tourist attractions dublin

Hailed by many as the greatest book of the century, and dismissed by others as obscene, obscure or both, James Joyce's novel Ulysses made Dublin famous throughout the world.
Published in 1922, it was set in Dublin on 16h June 1904 and meticulously recreated the city and its characters as they were on that day, using real locations and real events.
From his home at 7 Eccles Street the book's central character, Leopold Bloom, sets off around the city, meeting friends and going...

Boasting a capacity of 82,300, Croke Park Stadium is the home of gaelic games and the headquarters of the GAA - the Gaelic Athletic Association. This impressive stadium is located to the north of Dublin city centre near the suburb of Drumcondra. It's one of the largest stadiums in Europe and is the place to be in Ireland on All Ireland Final Day.
It can be found just off Jones Road in Dublin 3 and is within easy walking distance of O'Connell Street. It covers about 700,000 square feet an...

Probably Ireland's best known Victorian public park and it's one of the oldest public parks in Ireland. This 9 hectare (22 acre) park is a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city's streets with tree lined walks, shrubberies, colourful flower beds, herbaceous borders, rockeries, an ornamental lake and a garden for the visually impaired.
The bandstand is a well-known feature in this park. Lunchtime concerts are performed during the summer months.
There's disabled acces...

We at The National Wax Museum warmly await to entertain both you and your family. Come and experience our unique presentation of the greats of Irish and World history, politics, literature, theatre, sport, music and entertainment.

The National Wax Museum has established itself as a national landmark - a must for any visitor to Dublin.

The National Wax Museum will open at it's new location in Smithfield Village in Autumn 2008....

Shopping in Dublin is a delightful experience and offers the visitor a magical combination of quality and value. The compact nature of the city centre puts everything within easy reach. There is no need to rush; take time to browse through the many elegant streets and shops. Many of the principal shopping areas are now pedestrianised, making it a pleasure to ramble.

Experience the wonderful atmosphere of fashionable Grafton Street, which runs from St Stephen's Green to Trinity Coll...

Just 3km from the city centre, on the grounds of the Phoenix Park, you'll find Dublin's Zoological Gardens. It attracts over half a million visitors each year and it's a great day out for all the family.
Established in 1830, it's the world's fourth oldest public zoo. Set on over 60 acres of attractive and colourful gardens, the zoo has a large collection of exotic animals.
Exhibits include: World of Cats, World of Primates, Fringes of the Arctic, African Plains, City Farm and...

Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, the College is the oldest in the country and is situated in an enviable position in the very heart of Ireland's capital. Trinity College has produced many famous graduates over the centuries including Edmund Burke, Oliver Goldsmith (whose statue stands outside), Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker.

The College distinguished itself by admitting female students to degrees as early as 1903. With its wide squares and gracious buildings, T...

Dedicated to St. Michan, a Dublin saint, in 1095, it formed part of the parish of the same name which was the only city parish north of the river for 600 years. In its present form, it is a rectangular church with a gallery and with a tower at the west end, all dating probably to 1683-6.

In the entrance hall are the remains of an organ incorrectly said to have been played by Handel when he was composing his oratorio Messiah in 1742. An 18th century organ adorns the west wall; it is...

Sir Hugh Lane (1875 - 1915): Hugh Lane was born in Co. Cork on 9 November 1875. His father was from a prominent merchant family in Cork, while his mother Frances Adelaide Persse was from a landed family in Galway. Her sister Augusta Lady Gregory was a close friend of the poet WB Yeats and a founding member of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Lane's father, the Rev James William Lane was appointed rector in Redruth, Cornwall so Lane was raised in England. He began his career as an apprentice pai...

The Chimney is closed at the moment due to unforseen circumstances. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Discover Dublin from above by taking a trip skyward to the top of Dublin's only observation platform offering 360 degree panoramic views of the city. The existing distillery chimney, built in 1895, has been redeveloped to provide Dublin with a major viewing point,185ft high.

The Chimney has a two tiered glass enclosed observation platform at the top, w...