Bank of Ireland

This centre of 20th century commerce is one of the most striking of Dublin's 18th century buildings. Built in 1729 to house the Irish Parliament, it became redundant when the British and Irish Parliaments were united in London, when the Irish Parliament voted itself our of existence. It would be a shame to leave our noble city without spending a few moments in one of Europe's most unique chambers

The Old Jameson Distillery

The Old Jameson Distillery in Smithfield Village is in the heart of Old Dublin. Irish whiskey can trace its history back to the 6th century. Almost like a tour of a working distillery you can follow the fascinating craft of whiskey making. Finally the tour culminates in the Jameson bar for a traditional Irish whiskey tasting.

Casino at Marino

The Casino is described as one of the finest 18 century classical buildings in Europe . It was designed by Sir. William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfield, First Earl of Charlemont . The Casino meaning small house surprisingly contains a total of 16 finely decorated rooms.

Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre

Housed in the Medieval Goat Castle one of seven original towerhouses 1 of only 2 surviving. You can climb the ancient battlements for the best views of Dublin the sea and mountains . In the castle you can also glimpse down the original Murder Hole or read about the importance of the town of Dalkey during the middle ages written by Hugh Leonard.

Drimnagh Castle, Drimnagh

Drimnagh Castle was, until 1954, one of the oldest continually inhabited Castles in Ireland and is an outstanding example of an old feudal stronghold. It is the only Irish Castle still to be surrounded by a flooded moat. The Castle, built of local grey limestone, consists of a restored Great Hall and medieval undercroft, a tall battlement tower with lookout posts and other separate buildings.

Dublin Castle

The heart of historic Dublin. In fact the city gets it name from the Black Pool - 'Dubh Linn' which was on the site of the present Castle Garden. The Castle stands on the ridge on a strategic site at the junction of the River Liffey and its tributary the Poddle, where the original fortification may have been an early Gaelic Ring Fort. Later a Viking Fortress stood on this site.

Dublinia

Dublinia has been developed by The Medieval Trust to recreate the formative period in the city's growth from the arrival of the Anglo Normans in 1170 to the closure of its monasteries by Henry VIII in 1540. It is situated in a beautifully preserved building in the heart of the old city, next to Christ Church Cathedral, to which it is linked by an elegant bridge.

Garden of Remembrance

Designed by Daithi Hanly and dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish freedom. The large sculpture by Oisin O' Kelly is based on the theme of the children of Lir . The garden is intended as a place of quiet remembrance and reflection.

Kilmainham Gaol

If for no other reason, Kilmainham Gaol would be remarkable for being the biggest unoccupied goal in these islands. As such, it gives the visitor a dramatic and realistic insight into what is was like to have been confined in one of these forbidding bastions of punishment and correction between 1796, when it opened, and 1924 when it closed.

Malahide Castle

Set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, the castle was both a fortress and a private home for nearly eight hundred years, and is an interesting hotch-potch of architectural styles. The Talbot family lived here from 1185 to 1973, when the last Lord Talbot died. Talbot Botanic Gardens, situated within Malahide Castle Demesne and containing almost 5,000 species, emphasis has been placed on Southern Hemisphere plants, particularly Australasian and Chilean species.

Newman House

Made up of two of the finest Georgian buildings in Dublin. Famous for their spectacular plaster decoration, both houses are also home to some of the magnificent eighteenth-century interiors to be found in this city. The subject of a major restoration programme since 1989, Newman House now offers the visitor a unique opportunity to encounter the elegance and grace of Georgian architecture.

Rathfarnham Castle

Archbishop Adam Loftus one of the founders of Trinity College built the castle towards the end of the sixteenth century. The Castle also played its part in history as it is said that Oliver Cromwell held a council of war in one of the castles outbuildings known today as Cromwells fort .

Newbridge House

This delightful 18th century manor is set on 350 acres of park land, twelve miles north of the city centre, and boasts one of the finest Georgian interiors in Ireland. Each room open to the public has its own style of antique and original furniture - indeed the house appears more or less as it did 150 years ago. The house was built in 1737.

Trinity College

is the oldest university in Ireland. The 40 acre site retains some of its ancient seclusion and its cobbled squares, gardens and parks have a tranquil atmostphere compared to the bustling streets outside. The college is famed for the great treasures it has the honour to be guardian of. These include the BOOK OF KELLS, a 9th century illuminated manuscript, the books of Durrow and Armagh and an early Irish harp. These are displayed in The Colonnades exhibition Gallery and the Long Room which is the most impressive library in the College housing over 200, 000 of Trinity's oldest books. The Dublin Experience is a multi media audio visual presentation of the story of Dublin and its people from Viking Times to the present day.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

stands on the oldest Christian site in Dublin where, it is said, the Saint baptised converts to the Christian faith in a well beside the building. Because of this sacred association with St. Patrick, a church has stood here since 450 A.D. In 1191 that old church was replaced by the present building, the largest church in Ireland, which as well as being a Cathedral, became the first University of Ireland. (1320 - 1520).
The famous Jonathan Swift who was Dean of St. Patrick's (1713-1745) is buried in the Cathedral beside Stella. Swift's pulpit, table and chair and the scroll he received when honoured as a Freeman of the City of Dublin are here. Also to be found are: old Celtic grave stones, medieval brasses and tiles; the medieval Chapter House door with a hole in it, dating from 1492, which gave the phrase "chancing your arm" to the English language. In the Choir are the Banners and the Stalls of the Knights of St. Patrick (1783) and in the transepts the old Irish Regimental banners and monuments.

The Shaw Birthplace

'AUTHOR OF MANY PLAYS' is the simple accolade to George Bernard Shaw on the plaque outside his birthplace, and his Victorian home and early life mirrors this simplicity. The first home of the Shaw family and the renowned playwright at 33 Synge Street has been restored to its Victorian elegance and charm, and has the appearance that the family have just gone out for the afternoon.

The Skerries Mills, Co. Dublin

Industrial and heritage centre and town park comprises a watermill, 5-sail windmill and 4-sail windmill with associated mill races, mill pond and wetlands. The history of the mills can be traced to the early 16th century and a bakery was established on the site by 1840. While stone-ground milling declined in the 1930's, the bakery continued to flourish for a further fifty years.

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