Castles, Churches and Historic Sites

Upper Kilmacud Road, Dunsrum, Dublin 14   Dublin 14

Dublin’s only urban farm is set in an oasis of ornate gardens and stunning grounds only a few minutes from Dundrum.The working farm has a number of different breeds of cattle along with donkeys, sheep, pigs ,goats, and miniature Shetland ponies. Airfield, ...

  Dublin 8

The residence of the President of Ireland. Áras an Uachtaráin is open Saturdays only. Free admission tickets are issued at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on the day. Group and/or advance booking is not permitted. Closed: 24-26 December. Guided Tours ...

  County Dublin

Ardgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries and is unique among Dublin’s Regional Parks for the magnificent views it enjoys. The park consists of 194 acres of rolling pastureland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking ...

  Dublin 2

Whitefriar Street Church is one of the best known places of worship in the city. The Church is administered by the Carmelite Order. The current building dates to 1825. The Church is well known for its many shrines and altars, the most famous of which is the ...

  Dublin 7

The existing 185ft old Jameson Distillery Chimney has been topped with a two-tiered glass enclosed viewing platform which provides a 360 degree panoramic view of Dublin city. The Chimney can also provide a memorable location to make that special event or ...

  Dublin 8

The Dean and Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral welcome visitors to Dublin's oldest building - the mother church of the dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough in the Church of Ireland. The Cathedral was founded in the year c.1030 by Sitriuc, King of the Dublin ...

  Dublin 1

The Custom House, designed by the renowned James Gandon, was completed in 1791 and is one of Dublin's finest heritage buildings. It has played a unique role in Dublin's social, economic and political history over the past 200 years. The Visitor Centre is ...

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, Castle Street, Dalkey   County Dublin

Experience Dalkey Castle’s Living History Live Performance daily with characters from Dalkey’s medieval past! The Barber Surgeon will offer a quick tooth extraction, chilling amputation or worse! The Archer will try out his long bow and lead you to the ...

  Dublin 12

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 consists of a Restored ...

  Dublin 2

Dublin Castle is the heart of historic Dublin. In fact the city gets its 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 ...

  Dublin 8

The Dublinia and the Viking World exhibitions are amongst Dublin's most popular visitor attractions. The exhibitions reveal fascinating glimpses of the Viking and medieval past using reconstructions, audio-visual, artefacts and interactive displays. Superbly ...

  Dublin 2

The story of the capital in Dublin's City Hall is an exciting multimedia exhibition tracing the history of Dublin City. It tells of the city's founding; from Viking times, through prosperity and oppression, into the unique and vibrant city of today. City ...

  Dublin 15

Farmleigh is situated in the north-west corner of the Phoenix Park and is adjacent to the Chapelizod and Castleknock areas of Dublin. It covers an area of 79 acres and contains many beautiful features including the Main House, which is a fine example of ...

  Dublin 1

Dublin's General Post Office is a landmark building, situated prominently in the middle of O'Connell Street. It is the headquarters building for An Post, the Irish Postal Service. The foundation stone was laid in 1814 and this was the main stronghold of the ...

  Dublin 2

The imposing complex of Government Buildings on Upper Merrion Street was undertaken by the British administration in Ireland. Fortuitously, the complex was completed in March 1922, and was available immediately to be occupied by the new Irish Free State ...