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Unlike some of its European counterparts, Dublin still remains a relatively compact city that can easily be negotiated on foot. Whether your interest is historical, literary or cultural, or if you simply want to relax, Dublin offers a range of interesting diversions in a stylish and increasingly cosmopolitan environment. Some would argue that the social life of Dubliners still revolves around the pub (see our Drinking & Dining guide), but if you're staying within the immediate city centre, you'll find plenty of alternatives to nursing a pint of Guinness right on your door-step.

This guide offers a concise introduction to Dublin's many attractions, and for ease of convenience is divided into the following sections: Literary Attractions, museums and Galleries, Live Music, Sport and Children.

Literary Attractions

Boasting no less than four Nobel Prize winners to date, Irish writers are famed the world over. The first stop on any literary related excursion to Dublin would have to be Trinity College. First established in 1592, the university is home to the famed medieval manuscript, the Book of Kells, and also has associations with Samuel Beckett, Bram Stoker, Edmund Burke and Oscar Wilde. The nearby Merrion Square, meanwhile, is also steeped in literary heritage. The former home of both Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats, the square boasts an impressive central garden and a beautifully camp memorial to Wilde himself. The spectacular St. Patrick's Cathedral and adjacent Marsh's Library are associated with satirist Jonathan Swift, while devotees of the playwright George Bernard Shaw can visit his birthplace, in a restored Victorian house, at 33 Synge Street.

Dublin's north-side is also rich in its literary attractions. Still a focal point for much of Ireland's new dramatic writing, the Abbey Theatre was originally founded in 1904 by W.B. Yeats and played host to plays by Sean O'Casey and JM Synge's infamous Playboy of the Western World. More contemporary dramatists such as Brian Friel, Frank McGuinness and Marina Carr have all had premieres staged here, and the Abbey's sister theatre, the Peacock, continues to promote new writing. Theatre-buffs may also be interested in the Gate Theatre, which was first founded by Hilton Edwards and Edward MacLiammoir in 1928 and recently produced the celebrated Beckett Festival, which also played to packed houses in New York and London.

For those less familiar with Dublin's literary contributions, a visit to the Dublin Writers museum may be in order. Located on Parnell Square, the museum's collection includes an impressive array of photographs, paintings, first editions and memorabilia, all of which offer an excellent introduction to Irish writing in general. The popular Chapter One restaurant is located in the basement of the museum.

While there are a plethora of writers and dramatists associated with the city, Dublin was undoubtedly best captured by its supreme chronicler James Joyce. Despite popular conjecture, Joyce wasn't, bizarrely enough, awarded a Nobel Prize, but his influence on both world literature and culture, has been, to say the very least, staggering. Ulysses still remains the novel by which most others are measured, and its labyrinthine structure name-checks countless city landmarks, the most immediately obvious of which is the Martello Tower in Sandymount. While the majority of Dubliners would probably admit to having not actually read the novel, the city celebrates its Joycean heritage on June 16th. Increasingly becoming a high-profile event, Bloomsday recreates the events that take place over the novel's 24-hour time span and plays host to festivities all over the capital. The James Joyce Centre on the elegantly restored North Great Georges Street organises the event, and remains a focal point of activity all year round.

museums and Galleries

Given the fact that Dublin is still a relatively small city, there is a impressively range of galleries and museums within walking distance of the city centre. For those interested in the history of Ireland, a visit to the National museum is certainly advised. Based on two sites, the museum houses artefacts which date from 7000 BC to the twentieth century. The original Kildare Street site was first opened in 1890, and features examples of Celtic and medieval art such as the famous Ardagh Chalice, Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard. The museum also houses a fascinating exhibition dealing with the turbulent 1916-1921 period of Irish history, which led to independence. The impressive Collins Barracks site, meanwhile, is based in the oldest continuously occupied barracks in the world and is Ireland's museum of the decorative arts and of economic, social, political and military history. Those seeking a more contemporary image of Ireland should check out the Gallery of Photography in Temple Bar

The Chester Beatty Library, originally owned by the American engineer Sir Alfred Chester Beatty, the library houses a fine collection of Early Christian, Islamic and East Asian manuscripts, paintings, prints, icons and books. In addition to the permanent exhibitions a number of temporary exhibitions have also been planned, including an exhibition of the original manuscript of Joyce's Ulysses. Those conducting genealogical information should pay a visit to the National Library, which offers research facilities that are second to none.

The Natural History museum on Merrion Square was first opened in 1857. Particularly popular with children, the gallery has a Victorian, almost Gothic feel to it, and appears to have remained wholly unchanged since the 19th century. In an age of computer-aided exhibits and technology, it provides a marvellous glimpse at the mausoleum-museums of days gone by; and poking through its range of grotesque stuffed animals, bottled insects and bizarre flora and fauna is a surprisingly fascinating way to spend an afternoon.

While not having the fine art legacy of other European cities, there are also several excellent galleries in Dublin where Ireland's relatively little known artists can be appreciated. The National Gallery is an essential stop-off in an exploration of the history of Irish art. A recently developed Jack B. Yeats room displays the paintings, notebooks and other artefacts from this important and compulsively creative Irish family. A five minute walk from the National Gallery is the RHA Gallery on Ely Place. The RHA displays exhibitions from the more successful of living Irish artists, as well as significant retrospectives and the annual National College of Art and Design degree showcase.

The development of the Temple Bar Gallery and Studios has been a prime example of the maturing of the Irish arts scene. In the 1980s and 90s, artists took over a dilapidated building in the then run-down Temple Bar area and set up studios and a gallery. With the design of the area as a cultural quarter, the gallery enjoyed a major refurbishment and is now more of the more important contemporary galleries in the city. The Taylor, Kavanagh, Green on Red, Hallward, Solomon and Kerlin galleries are all also worth a visit.

Adjacent to the Garden of Remembrance, a stone's throw away from historic O'Connell Street, the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art is probably the most significant gallery on Dublin's northside. The Hugh Lane houses an impressive permanent collection and a series of ongoing contemporary art exhibitions. The gallery's recent acquisition of Francis Bacon's studio has been a heated talking point in Dublin art circles.

A short walk from the city centre, the Irish museum of Modern Art is well worth a visit. Located in the stylishly refurbished Kilmainham hospital, IMMA always has something interesting on show, with ongoing exhibitions of both Irish and international art. The museum has hosted successful retrospectives of Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys, amongst others, and the permanent collection of modern art is also essential viewing. A children's response room and artists in residence add to the modern art experience in this fine 18th-century building.

Live Music

Dublin's live music scene still remains as vibrant and as happening as ever, recently complemented by the opening of a number of purpose-built gig venues like HQ, the Temple Bar Music Centre and Vicar Street. Sporting slickly designed interiors and accompanying night-clubs, these venues draw a variety of established Irish and international acts, the more popular of which generally play at larger capacity venues like the Olympia Theatre or the Point Depot, the latter of which is less of a bar and more of a warehouse.

For atmosphere, quality and character, however, Dublin's smaller pub venues are still where it's at. Whelan's on Wexford Street is probably the best venue in the city: with great acoustics, a friendly and loyal crowd and a spectacular balcony view of its tiny but perfectly adequate stage. Whelan's is a great place to catch up-and coming Dublin bands and emerging international acts, usually of a rock, folk or alternative variety, and the cover charge is always reasonable, too.

If traditional Irish music is your thing, you're not exactly spoilt for choice. Some of Dublin's more authentic pubs like the Cobblestone, the Harcourt Hotel, O'Shea's and O'Donoghues feature trad sessions, but the quality varies considerably from night to night. Nealon's, Renards, Slattery's and Smyth's are popular haunts for fans of jazz and blues.

Sport

Sport is hugely popular in Ireland, and for many it's more than a matter of national pride, but a way of life. The Gaelic Athletic Association, which was first founded 1884, drew up rules and regulations for native, indigenous sports and was just as much a political movement as a recreational one. Members of the GAA were even banned from playing English sports. In recent years, however, Gaelic games like football, hurling and camogie have arguably been superseded in popularity by international and British soccer tournaments, not least because of the Republic of Ireland's qualification for the World Cup in 1990 and 1994. GAA games during the championship season, however, still draw huge crowds at Croke Park in Dublin. This northside stadium, presently in the throes of redevelopment, has a capacity of 66,000 and tickets for GAA All-Ireland finals are always hard to come by. Soccer is also played at a semi-professional level in Ireland. Dublin's main representatives in the national league are Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne FC, Bohemians and UCD, all of which have home grounds in the capital city. A visit to Dalymount Park in Phibsboro will capture the excitement of the local teams in action.

Ireland is famed around the world for its quality of horse breeding, and racing remains as popular as ever in Dublin. Leopardstown has race days all year, while The Curragh and Punchestown (both in Co. Kildare) are also popular venues, the latter of which is the home of the National Hunt. National Hunt racing begins on St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) and runs for four days over the Christmas period. Other important festivals include the AIG Europe Hurdle and the Ladbrokes Hurdle in January and the Hennessy Gold Cup in February. Greyhound racing has also become increasingly popular in recent years, and Shelbourne Park has race meetings several times a week.

Golf is also extremely popular in Ireland and Dublin boasts some 55 different links, most of which are located in suburban areas, including the internationally renowned Portmarnock Golf Course, which has hosted many major championships including the Irish Open. Many of these clubs are privately owned, however, and require membership of a golf union. A number of smaller clubs such as Hollystown, Stepaside, Elm Green and the Swords Open Golf Club, operate a green fees policy and are within easy reach of the city centre. More information, including a list of private courses, can be obtained from the Golfing Union of Ireland. The Murphy's Irish Open is one of the highlights of the professional golf calendar and is held every July. Other marvellous courses are located within a hour's drive of the city, including the magnificent K Club and Mount Juliet.

Ireland boasts some of the finest fishing locations in the world, although Dublin is not exactly spoilt for choice. Coarse fishing options can be found along the river Liffey, the Royal Canal, the Dodder and the Grand Canal, while Dublin's coastline offers excellent sea fishing opportunities. Dun Laoghaire, Howth, Skerries, Dalkey and Killiney beach are all good locations. Permits can be obtained from most fishing tackle shops or from the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board. A state licence is required for river fishing for salmon or sea trout from the Fishery Board. Sea, rock, beach or canal fishing does not require a permit, however.

Children

Although not always apparent from a first glance, Dublin offers a wealth of attractions for both the young and young at heart. The Dublin Viking Adventure, Dublinia, Dublin Zoo and the National Wax museum are all popular haunts, making for an enjoyable and often educational afternoon. The more discerning child may find the above distractions just a little too twee, however: budding pop stars will love HQ's Hot Press Irish Music Hall of Fame, an interactive history of Irish rock music featuring multimedia presentations and even a karaoke video facility. The long-established Lambert Puppet Theatre remains a favourite with pre-teens, while The Ark in Temple Bar is Ireland's only cultural centre for children, regularly hosting exhibitions, theatre performances and workshops. Cinemas, of course, remain always reliable, particularly on rainy days, and, with several well-situated theatres like the Savoy and the UCG Multiplex on offer, you should be spoilt for choice.







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Abbey Theatre


Ireland's historic National Theatre
 26 Lower Abbey Street
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 887 2200 (Administration) / +353 1 878 7222 (Box Office)
http://www.abbeytheatre.ie 		Founded in 1904 by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory, the Abbey is Ireland's national theatre and remains a crucial promoter of established and emerging Irish playwrights. The theatre's early years saw much controversy: the 1926 premiere of O'Casey's 'The Plough and the Stars' upset nationalist sensibilities and provoked Yeats to personally rebuke the audience, who felt offended by the depiction of the 1916 nationalist movement. Although generally less controversial these days, new Irish plays are still staged in the basement theatre, the Peacock. The theatre's Abbey Street premises has been open since 1961, but changes are afoot. The management is currently considering a move south of the river.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Abbey Theatre photo by Cristiano Cardin
Photo: Cristiano Cardin
 

 
Ark


Children's cultural centre
 Eustace Street
Temple Bar
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 670 7788
http://www.ark.ie/ 		Located in the heart of Temple Bar, The Ark is a vibrant and popular arts centre dedicated to the best cultural work by and for children. The Ark offers several programmes ranging across the arts for a range of different age groups, and regularly hosts newly-commissioned theatre performances, story-telling sessions, dance performances, art workshops, exhibitions and much more. Highly recommended.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Bloomsday


Literary festival in honour of James Joyce
 35 North Great George's Street
(James Joyce Centre)
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 878 8547
http://www.jamesjoyce.ie/ 		The Bloomsday Festival is held annually in mid-June to commemorate James Joyce's seminal novel "Ulysses," the impetus for which took place in Ringsend on June 16th, 1904. The date is marked in Dublin with events throughout the city. The main focus of the day is the James Joyce Centre, a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse which has become a successful research center. Readings, film screenings, concerts, and more take place throughout the week, and there is even a "historic" Irish Breakfast at the center - complete with rashers and a pint of Guinness! Although it helps if you have an interest in things Joycean, don't worry, Bloomsday is for everybody.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Bloomsday photo by Rocky Mullin
Photo: Rocky Mullin
 

 
Chester Beatty Library


Islamic and Asian art
 Dublin Castle
Dublin, Co. Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 407 0750
http://www.cbl.ie 		Situated in the heart of the city centre, the Chester Beatty Library is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). His collection is now housed in Dublin Castle in a restored 18th century building with a modern purpose-built block attached. The Library was named Irish Museum of the Year and was recently awarded the title European Museum of the Year, a coveted international accolade in the museum world. The Library's exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. The rich collection from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe offers visitors a visual feast. Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur'an, the Bible, European medieval and renaissance manuscripts are among the highlights of the collection. Turkish and Persian miniatures and striking Buddhist paintings are also on display, as are Chinese dragon robes and Japanese woodblock prints. In its diversity, the collection captures much of the richness of human creative expression from about 2700 BC to the present day. Admission is free.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Chester Beatty Library photo by Pete Welsch
Photo: Pete Welsch
Chester Beatty Library photo by Monika Bargmann
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Chester Beatty Library photo by Bryan Fernandez
Photo: Bryan Fernandez
Chester Beatty Library photo by Sarah
Photo: Sarah
Chester Beatty Library photo by Philip Matthews
Photo: Philip Matthews
 

 
Cobblestone


Traditional music sessions
 77 North King Street
Smithfield Village
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 872 1799 		Given the fact that the Smithfield Square area is currently undergoing a major facelift at the moment, it's quite likely that the Cobblestone will become extremely popular in the not-too-distant future. At present, however, the pub offers traditional music in an authentic Dublin setting, featuring live music at the weekends. The upstairs venue also plays host to a variety of traditional, folk and rock acts. It's always worth a visit, particularly on a Saturday night when the spectacular gas lamps in the adjacent Smithfield Square are burning brightly.

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Cobblestone photo by jonaschafer
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Cobblestone photo by Tom Robinson
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Cobblestone photo by Sebastian Wiesmaier
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Cobblestone photo by Linda Devlin
Photo: Linda Devlin
Cobblestone photo by Ellen Christen
Photo: Ellen Christen
Cobblestone photo by Katie Jamison
Photo: Katie Jamison
 

 
Dublin Writers Museum


To be or not to be...
 18 Great Denmark Street
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 872 2077
http://www.writersmuseum.com/ 		Those curious about Dublin's literary art will do well to spend some quality time among man's best friends – books! The writer's museum, housed in a Georgian mansion, is a treasure-hold of collections dating as far back as three hundred years. It's not just the works you will browse through, but books, letters, portraits and personal items of some very famous writers, like Oscar Wilde. A visit to the Gallery of Writers is a must; the portraits and busts enhance this space, which is used for receptions and exhibitions. The experience is enhanced by temporary exhibitions and a lunchtime theatre. Top it off with a visit to the in-house bookshop and café. Admission charges are EUR6.50 for adults, EUR4 for children and EUR 18 for a family.

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Dublin Writers Museum photo by Alex
Photo: Alex
Dublin Writers Museum photo by J.D. Falk
Photo: J.D. Falk
Dublin Writers Museum photo by Harry Lachenmayer
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Dublin Writers Museum photo by Leif Harboe
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Dublin Writers Museum photo by Randall Snare
Photo: Randall Snare
Dublin Writers Museum photo by Giorgia Camponetti
Photo: Giorgia Camponetti
 

 
Dublin Zoo


Thirty acres of family fun
 Phoenix Park
Cunningham Road
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 677 1425
http://www.dublinzoo.ie/ 		More than 235 species of wild animals and exotic birds inhabit Dublin Zoo, a vast expanse within Phoenix Park. Created in 1830 and recently restored and extended, this zoo is the third-oldest in the world, with London and Paris as "big siblings". The thirty acres provide lots of treats for the family, including a pet's corner and new attractions such as City Farm, Monkey Island and Fringes of the Arctic. The train ride around the zoo is also fun and a welcome rest for weary legs! Refreshments are available in the restaurant and coffee shop, while a variety of cuddly toys can be found in the gift shop. Admission: adults EUR12.50: students EUR10: children 3-16 years EUR8: family passes from EUR35.

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Dublin Zoo photo by fhwrdh
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Dublin Zoo photo by Anna Mazzoldi
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Dublin Zoo photo by John
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Photo: M Shanahan-Kluth
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Photo: Jean-Francois Grosset
Dublin Zoo photo by Lisa Quinn
Photo: Lisa Quinn
Dublin Zoo photo by Grzegorz Stojanowski
Photo: Grzegorz Stojanowski
Dublin Zoo photo by Daria Casement
Photo: Daria Casement
 

 
Dublinia


Bird's eye view of the city
 Borris Court
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 679 4611
http://www.dublinia.ie 		This building was previously owned by the Church of Ireland and was the Synod Hall right up until 1983. The Medieval Trust now supports the Dublinia exhibition, which aims to cover Dublin's early history, starting with the arrival of the Vikings in 1170 and ending with the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII in 1539. Start the tour in the basement with an audio-tape, taking you through life-size reconstructions, depicting major events, including the Black Death, the rebellion of Silken Thomas, and the United Irishmen uprising. Upstairs features a huge model of Dublin in about 1500. Also of note, in the Great Hall, is a multi-screen presentation on medieval Dublin.

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Dublinia photo by Sabina Schiftar
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Dublinia photo by Katarina Wiberg
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Dublinia photo by Sébastien Bertrand
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Elmgreen Golf Course


18 hole links
 Navan Road
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 820 0797
http://www.golfdublin.com/elmg... 		Located 15 minutes from the city centre(at the junction of the M50 and Navan Road), the Elmgreen Golf Centre offers an 18 hole parkland course, a 24-bay driving range and a pitch and putt course. Changing rooms and a coffee shop are also at your disposal. If you feel like getting your game up to scratch, you can also avail of extensive tuition programmes game from PGA qualified professionals Joe Murray, Arnold O'Connor and Paul Mc Gahon.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Gallery of Photography


Impressive photographic museum
 Eustace Street
Temple Bar
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 671 4654
http://www.irish-photography.com/ 		This non-profit venue is the only gallery in Ireland devoted exclusively to photography. It holds around ten exhibitions a year and hosts work by both Irish and international photographers. The building's glass façade is one of the finest examples of contemporary architecture in the city. It also offers a variety of seminars and workshops. Spread over four floors, the gallery is also an excellent source of photographic gifts, books and cards. The shop has an excellent selection of original prints from Irish and international photographers and the stock changes regularly.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Gallery of Photography photo by Cian Hayes
Photo: Cian Hayes
Gallery of Photography photo by Martin
Photo: Martin
Gallery of Photography photo by Darragh Sherwin
Photo: Darragh Sherwin
Gallery of Photography photo by Daniel Villar Onrubia
Photo: Daniel Villar Onrubia
Gallery of Photography photo by Tony Murray
Photo: Tony Murray
Gallery of Photography photo by Lina Zigelyte
Photo: Lina Zigelyte
 

 
Garden of Remembrance


Death in pursuit of freedom
 Parnell Square East
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 647 2498 (Head Office) / +353 1 874 3074 		Opened by President Eamon de Valera in 1966 for the fiftieth anniversary of the Easter Rising, this rather austere park serves as a fitting tribute to its martyred leaders. Daithi Hanly designed the lawns, which encircle a mosaic-tiled pool. The mosaic depicts swords, shields and arms, all broken to represent peace. At one end of the park stands a bronze statue of the Children of Lir, sculpted by Oisin Kelly. The children are an important part of Irish folklore - according to legend, they were turned into swans by their jealous stepmother for 900 years. They became human again after this time but, frail and weak, died soon afterwards. To this day, killing a swan in Ireland is illegal.

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Garden of Remembrance photo by Mark Waters
Photo: Mark Waters
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Garden of Remembrance photo by Bryce Allen
Photo: Bryce Allen
Garden of Remembrance photo by Eirik Bolstad
Photo: Eirik Bolstad
 

 
Gate Theatre


Classic and contemporary plays
 1 Cavendish Row
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 874 4045 / +353 1 874 6042
http://www.gate-theatre.ie/ 		Hilton Edwards and Micheal MacLiammoir first founded the Gate Theatre in 1928. It is housed in the annex of the magnificent Rotunda building on the top of O'Connell Street. The company generally produces a repertoire of classic Irish and international plays. Their acclaimed Beckett Festival played to packed houses in both London and New York. The Gate's splendid auditorium has recently been renovated and the charming curved bar is a very fine spot for a drink before and after the show.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Gate Theatre photo by wcities
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Grand Canal


All kinds of everything
 Leeson Street
(Baggot Street Bridge)
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 605 7700 		The Grand Canal is undoubtedly the better preserved of Dublin's two canals, and a stroll along its banks is like taking a wander through the essence of Dublin. The lush canal banks pass through working-class apartments, nouveau and not so nouveau-riche areas, business districts and red-light areas and culminates at the Grand Canal Basin. On one side of the basin you will find Misery Hill, so called because of the utter poverty it once witnessed, and on the other side you will find one of Dublin's newest and most exclusive penthouse apartment complexes. For those interested in angling, coarse fishing for roach, hybrids, perch, pike, tench and eels is free all year round.

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Photo: Colleen Lynch
Grand Canal photo by Wassaily Booslaeugh
Photo: Wassaily Booslaeugh
Grand Canal photo by Live tha Dream
Photo: Live tha Dream
Grand Canal photo by Marta Lyczko
Photo: Marta Lyczko
Grand Canal photo by Dario Berardi
Photo: Dario Berardi
Grand Canal photo by sharonosuillibhan
Photo: sharonosuillibhan
Grand Canal photo by Malachy Geelan
Photo: Malachy Geelan
Grand Canal photo by Pilar de Francisco
Photo: Pilar de Francisco
Grand Canal photo by Courtney Moore
Photo: Courtney Moore
Grand Canal photo by Ben Morgan
Photo: Ben Morgan
Grand Canal photo by HolaHolaCherryCola (Nathalie Márquez Courtney)
Photo: HolaHolaCherryCola (Nathalie Márquez Courtney)
Grand Canal photo by c_niamh
Photo: c_niamh
 

 
HQ


Classy live music venue
 57 Middle Abbey Street
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 878 3345 		HQ is an airy purpose-built live music venue, whose building is also home to the Hot Press Irish Music Hall of Fame. HQ plays host to a variety of international and home-grown acts, most of which are of the mainstream variety, and admission charges can be rather steep as a result. The venue is also home to a number of nightclubs at the weekends, including Soul Clinic on Friday and many others.

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Harcourt Hotel Bar


Traditional music nightly
 60-61 Harcourt St
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 478 3677 		Located in the historic Harcourt Hotel, which was once the home of George Bernard Shaw, this music venue plays host to a variety of traditional, folk and ballad groups on most evenings. If you're looking for authentic Irish music in friendly surroundings, this is the place to go. The price of admission varies depending on the act, but is often free.

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Harcourt Hotel Bar photo by Eve Bickley
Photo: Eve Bickley
 

 
Hollystown Golf Club


Set amidst beautiful parkland
 Hollystown
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 820 7444
http://www.hollystown.com 		To find this delightful golf club of outstanding natural beauty, come off the main N3 Dublin-Cavan road at Mulhuddart or off the main N2 Dublin-Ashbourne road at The Ward. Designed by Irish golf artchitect Eddie Hacket, the course is 6300-6800 yards over 27 holes, offering 3 18-hole options with a par of 71 each. Bar, restaurant and meeting space.

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Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art


Manet, Dégas, Rodin and more
 Charlemont House
Parnell Square North
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 222 5550
http://www.hughlane.ie/ 		Founded in 1908 by art enthusiast Sir Hugh Lane, this elegant gallery houses Sir Hugh's collection of paintings by Dégas, Monet and Courbet; in addition to Rodin sculptures and a fine selection of modern Irish paintings. A magnificent stained glass room includes panels by Evie Hone and Harry Clarke: most notable of late, however, is the Lane's acquisition of Francis Bacon's studio, which is now reproduced in the gallery untouched. Free classical music concerts are held here on winter Sundays, lectures are frequently given: the Hugh Lane is worth a visit all year long.

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Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Irish Museum of Modern Art


Superb gallery in historic setting
 Royal Hospital
Military Rd, Kilmainham
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 612 9900
http://www.modernart.ie 		In 1991, the restored site of the Royal Hospital was officially opened as the Irish Museum of Modern Art. This splendid 17th century building is now the venue for some superb exhibitions, and conducts a number of educational and community-oriented projects. Free guided tours are available and these include visits to the chapel, banqueting hall and the beautifully restored baroque garden. Current exhibitions include work by Colin Middleton and Denis Oppenheim. Admission is free.

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Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by Kat Sicard
Photo: Kat Sicard
Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by Keith Brown
Photo: Keith Brown
Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by Gary Korhonen
Photo: Gary Korhonen
Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by landhere
Photo: landhere
Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by Charles Monaco
Photo: Charles Monaco
Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by Louis Kreusel
Photo: Louis Kreusel
Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by Mateusz holewski
Photo: Mateusz holewski
Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by shelleylyn
Photo: shelleylyn
Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by C. Cochrane-Chick
Photo: C. Cochrane-Chick
Irish Museum of Modern Art photo by Tim Hickman
Photo: Tim Hickman
 

 
James Joyce Centre


A fitting tribute
 35 North Great Georges Street
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 878 8547
http://www.jamesjoyce.ie/home/ 		This Georgian townhouse is beautifully restored thanks to the efforts of David Norris, a Joycean enthusiast, Irish Senator and human rights activist who saved the house from demolition. Once the home of Dennis Maginni and his dance school, the James Joyce Center hosts an extensive program of events, including films, lectures and walking tours of Joycean Dublin haunts. The center also organizes Bloomsday, an annual celebration of Joyce's "Ulysses," which takes place on June 16th.

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James Joyce Centre photo by Alberto
Photo: Alberto
James Joyce Centre photo by Christina Racanelli
Photo: Christina Racanelli
James Joyce Centre photo by Harry Campbell
Photo: Harry Campbell
James Joyce Centre photo by christianlycke
Photo: christianlycke
 

 
Kerlin Gallery


New Irish painting
 South Anne Street
Anne's Lane
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 670 9093
http://www.kerlin.ie/ 		Suitably austere, the Kerlin is one of the country's leading art galleries with a programme of national and international contemporary art. It was established in 1988 and has a total of 3600 square feet on two floors. Notable exhibitors have included Northern Irish photographer Paul Seawright and American artists Kevin Appel and Carter Potter. Upcoming exhibitions include David Godbold and Barrie Cooke (May 2001). Visit the gallery's website for further details. Admission: Free.

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Kerlin Gallery photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Kevin Kavanagh Gallery


Pioneering cultural space
 66 Strand Street
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 874 0064
http://www.kevinkavanaghgaller... 		You'll have to wander slightly off the beaten track to find this small city centre gallery. The Kavanagh was one of the first contemporary galleries to take advantage of the cheap rents in Temple Bar before its current incarnation as Dublin's official cultural quarter. The gallery is now located across the river, just behind the luxurious Morrison Hotel. Kevin Kavanagh is usually there himself and it's definitely worth having a chat with this artistic pioneer. Hosting several exhibitions a year, gallery artists have included Michael Boran, Colin Martin and Alison Pilkington.

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Marsh's Library


Sparkling literary lineage
 St. Patrick's Close
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 454 3511
http://www.marshlibrary.ie/ 		Built in 1701, Marsh's Library is the oldest public library in Ireland. The architect, Sir William Robinson, also designed much of Dublin Castle. Commissioned by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh, Archbishop of Dublin, it was opened in 1707. The library, housed in a splendid Queen Anne mansion, is tucked behind St Patrick's Cathedral and set amid very fine formal gardens. The interior of the library is very decorative, with gilded gables adorning the bookcases and a mitre towering over the shelves. Visitors can see the cage-like alcoves in which readers were locked when they wished to study rare books. The collection of books from previous centuries is of great interest.

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Marsh's Library photo by Ryan Cardone
Photo: Ryan Cardone
Marsh's Library photo by Elizabeth Switaj
Photo: Elizabeth Switaj
Marsh's Library photo by elrina753
Photo: elrina753
 

 
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower)


Buck Mulligan's house
 Sandycove
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 280 9265 		The Martello Tower is one of 15 defense towers originally built to protect the Irish coastline from invasion by Napoleon. The tower now holds a museum devoted to the life and work of James Joyce, who made it the setting for the first chapter of his sprawling epic novel Ulysses. Joyce himself briefly stayed at the tower in the early 1900s as a guest of Oliver St. John Gogarty, who became a model for Buck Mulligan, the first character to make an appearance in the novel. The museum contains some of Joyce's personal correspondence, photographs and a very special edition of Ulysses illustrated by Matisse. The annual Bloomsday Joycean pilgrimage on June 16th also starts from here.

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Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by landhere
Photo: landhere
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by h. wren
Photo: h. wren
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by Mark Duncan
Photo: Mark Duncan
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by Ryan Whalley
Photo: Ryan Whalley
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by Philip Milne
Photo: Philip Milne
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by vaturiano
Photo: vaturiano
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by DW from the Peg
Photo: DW from the Peg
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by John Archambault
Photo: John Archambault
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by An Gobán Saor
Photo: An Gobán Saor
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by Jiri M. Polacek
Photo: Jiri M. Polacek
Martello Tower (James Joyce Tower) photo by Clare Marrero
Photo: Clare Marrero
 

 
Merrion Square


Georgian elegance
 Merrion Street
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 661 2369 		Merrion Square is the grandest of the city's great set-piece squares. The park in the centre is owned by the Catholic Church, which has leased it to the city. It is a beautifully maintained green space in the heart of the city dotted with sculpture and public art, the most visible of which is probably the monument to Oscar Wilde in the north-west corner. Wilde spent his childhood at 1, Merrion Square, while W.B. Yeats lived at No. 82. On Sundays, artists hang their works for sale on the railings surrounding the park.

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Merrion Square photo by G. Christopher Clark
Photo: G. Christopher Clark
Merrion Square photo by Christopher Mehigan
Photo: Christopher Mehigan
Merrion Square photo by Cassandra Lewis
Photo: Cassandra Lewis
Merrion Square photo by Fiona Lynam
Photo: Fiona Lynam
Merrion Square photo by Libby Molnar
Photo: Libby Molnar
Merrion Square photo by fmeinck
Photo: fmeinck
Merrion Square photo by HodakMoment
Photo: HodakMoment
Merrion Square photo by Eamon Brett
Photo: Eamon Brett
Merrion Square photo by Michelle Davies
Photo: Michelle Davies
Merrion Square photo by Terry Moran
Photo: Terry Moran
Merrion Square photo by Soohang
Photo: Soohang
Merrion Square photo by Luca
Photo: Luca
Merrion Square photo by blg002
Photo: blg002
Merrion Square photo by Laura
Photo: Laura
Merrion Square photo by Paul H.
Photo: Paul H.
Merrion Square photo by fishflix
Photo: fishflix
Merrion Square photo by brooklynr
Photo: brooklynr
Merrion Square photo by davinness
Photo: davinness
Merrion Square photo by Vicky Lee
Photo: Vicky Lee
Merrion Square photo by Vincenzo Spigno
Photo: Vincenzo Spigno
Merrion Square photo by Dawn Boyd
Photo: Dawn Boyd
Merrion Square photo by Marcia DSL
Photo: Marcia DSL
Merrion Square photo by Tom Daly
Photo: Tom Daly
Merrion Square photo by Sonia Virzí
Photo: Sonia Virzí
Merrion Square photo by Chalto
Photo: Chalto
Merrion Square photo by Colin Gilroy
Photo: Colin Gilroy
Merrion Square photo by diverqld
Photo: diverqld
Merrion Square photo by innisfree1916
Photo: innisfree1916
Merrion Square photo by vanessa beraldo
Photo: vanessa beraldo
Merrion Square photo by fdiazh
Photo: fdiazh
Merrion Square photo by Liana Jahan Imam
Photo: Liana Jahan Imam
 

 
National Gallery of Ireland


Ireland's largest collection of art
 Merrion Square West
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 661 5133
http://www.nationalgallery.ie/ 		Refresh your mind and soul with a visit to the National Gallery of Ireland, with its superb collection of European masterpieces. British, Dutch, Flemish, French, Italian, German and Spanish schools are all well represented, while the Yeats Room is a fantastic tribute to the work of this most creative of Irish families. The National Gallery also features a recently opened multimedia facility boasting touchscreen information on every exhibit. The café and bookstore on the ground floor are pleasant places to visit after taking in the gallery's many attractions.

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National Gallery of Ireland photo by dahon
Photo: dahon
National Gallery of Ireland photo by A I R M E N
Photo: A I R M E N
National Gallery of Ireland photo by Ric Monkey
Photo: Ric Monkey
National Gallery of Ireland photo by Annie
Photo: Annie
National Gallery of Ireland photo by Jurrien van Duijkeren
Photo: Jurrien van Duijkeren
National Gallery of Ireland photo by marten dashorst
Photo: marten dashorst
 

 
National Library of Ireland


Genealogical research
 Kildare Street
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 603 0200
http://www.nli.ie/ 		Opened in 1890, the National Library was built for the Royal Dublin Society, which was formed in order to promote the arts and sciences in Dublin and to improve conditions for the poor. The library is now Ireland's bibliographical centre and incorporates both the Heraldic Museum and Genealogical Office. Tickets are generally issued to individuals whom the library consider to have "genuine research needs": applications can be made in person and a decision will be reached immediately. The library also regularly holds exhibitions and the Genealogical Office caters for individuals who wish to carry out family research but are unfamiliar with the library's extensive collection.

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National Library of Ireland photo by Miles Berry
Photo: Miles Berry
National Library of Ireland photo by Michael Porter
Photo: Michael Porter
National Library of Ireland photo by Michael Porter
Photo: Michael Porter
National Library of Ireland photo by wringham
Photo: wringham
National Library of Ireland photo by Richard E. Huws
Photo: Richard E. Huws
 

 
National Museum at Collins Barracks


Splendid addition to the National Museum
 Benburb Street
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 677 7444
http://www.museum.ie/decorativ... 		This beautifully restored 17th century building is the oldest military barracks in Europe. As if that isn't enough, Collins Barracks also acts as the second site of the National Museum in Dublin, housing the institution's collections of decorative art. Of particular note are the collections of Irish silverware and furniture, while an exhibition entitled "The Way we Wore" provides a fascinating insight into fashion through the ages. Collins Barracks is also often home to interesting touring exhibitions, and is only a short stroll from the newly revitalized Smithfield area. Entry is free.

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National Museum at Collins Barracks photo by Zoë
Photo: Zoë
 

 
National Museum at Kildare Street


Ireland's national treasure trove
 Kildare St
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 677 7444
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/ 		The National Museum houses artifacts which date from 7,000 B.C. to the 20th century. The Kildare Street site is home to pieces from Viking times, alongside Celtic masterpieces and one of the largest collections of Bronze Age gold in the world. The centerpiece of the collection is the Ardagh Chalice, which dates back to 800 A.D. The museum also includes an exhibition dealing with Ireland's struggle for independence from 1916-1922. There's a pleasant café and bookstore on-site.

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National Museum at Kildare Street photo by Jeremy Janssens
Photo: Jeremy Janssens
National Museum at Kildare Street photo by jeremympoland
Photo: jeremympoland
 

 
Natural History Museum


Victorian mausoleum with stuffed animals!
 Merrion St
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 677 7444
http://www.museum.ie/ 		This creepy and fascinating museum remains almost untouched since it was opened in 1857. Upon entering, one is met with three skeletons of the extinct Irish elk that lived 10,000 years ago. A variety of creatures are displayed in pickling jars, including an octopus, leeches and worms. Check out the world collection upstairs which features stuffed rhinos, pandas and two whales. Also worth seeing is the Blaschka collection of marine plants. In all, this museum provides a marvellous insight into the world of the Victorian museum-as-mausoleum. Admission is free.

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Natural History Museum photo by shoplifter_too
Photo: shoplifter_too
Natural History Museum photo by James Shields
Photo: James Shields
Natural History Museum photo by Irish Dave
Photo: Irish Dave
Natural History Museum photo by Lee Gilmore
Photo: Lee Gilmore
Natural History Museum photo by Paula Togher
Photo: Paula Togher
Natural History Museum photo by Alexander Robinson
Photo: Alexander Robinson
Natural History Museum photo by Annette Wagner
Photo: Annette Wagner
Natural History Museum photo by India Amos
Photo: India Amos
Natural History Museum photo by Emily Marder
Photo: Emily Marder
 

 
O'Connell Street


 Dublin
Ireland
 The main artery of Dublin's city centre has been sadly neglected in recent years, but now seems due for revival. This should not, perhaps, prove too difficult: all of O'Connell Street's main institutions remain in place: the Gresham Hotel, Clery's department store, Eason's bookshop and the Gate Theatre. O'Connell Street is also home to Dublin's most potent symbol - the General Post Office (GPO). In 1916, the GPO served as headquarters of the Easter Rising, and the proclamation of the Irish Republic was read from its steps. Georgian Parnell Square, the Dublin Writers Museum and the fine Hugh Lane Municipal Museum of Art are the other major points of interest in this area. Close at hand, the elegant James Joyce Centre is housed in a fine Georgian townhouse. North of O'Connell Street, in the Drumcondra area of the city, lies the Botanic Gardens, complete with impressive glasshouses and a riverside walk. East of O'Connell Street lies Custom House Quay, set on fire by Sinn Fein supporters in the turmoil of 1921. Custom House is the eighteenth-century masterpiece of architect James Gandon and was long considered a powerful symbol of British colonialism. While the building now houses government offices, sections of the elegant interior are open to the public. West of O'Connell Street, the city quays continue to the Four Courts, seat of the Irish justice system. Also designed by James Gandon, it survived damage in both the 1916 Rising before being extensively damaged in the Civil War of 1922. The building houses the High Court and Supreme Court of Ireland and, unfortunately, only the central atrium is open to the public. Behind the Four Courts lies Smithfield Village,Many small cafes and restaurants have sprung up here in recent years, alongside Ceol, the museum of Irish music through the ages. The centrepiece of the area, however, is the impressive National Museum at Collins Barracks,- emphasizing Ireland's recent history.

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O'Connell Street photo by Fraser Speirs
Photo: Fraser Speirs
O'Connell Street photo by Ryan Waddell
Photo: Ryan Waddell
O'Connell Street photo by Tomas Jansson
Photo: Tomas Jansson
O'Connell Street photo by Satu Aalto
Photo: Satu Aalto
O'Connell Street photo by Clarissa Peterson
Photo: Clarissa Peterson
O'Connell Street photo by Satu Aalto
Photo: Satu Aalto
O'Connell Street photo by Dave Bushe
Photo: Dave Bushe
O'Connell Street photo by markymarkgray
Photo: markymarkgray
O'Connell Street photo by Paul-Henri S
Photo: Paul-Henri S
O'Connell Street photo by iciano
Photo: iciano
O'Connell Street photo by Mark Jansen
Photo: Mark Jansen
O'Connell Street photo by Michelle
Photo: Michelle
O'Connell Street photo by Rosario Russo
Photo: Rosario Russo
O'Connell Street photo by kalelela
Photo: kalelela
O'Connell Street photo by Shawn G.
Photo: Shawn G.
O'Connell Street photo by Brion Ó Loinsigh
Photo: Brion Ó Loinsigh
O'Connell Street photo by Charlie Murrin
Photo: Charlie Murrin
O'Connell Street photo by everytin irie
Photo: everytin irie
O'Connell Street photo by sphygmo2
Photo: sphygmo2
O'Connell Street photo by Tadhg McGrath
Photo: Tadhg McGrath
O'Connell Street photo by Caleb Oken-Berg
Photo: Caleb Oken-Berg
O'Connell Street photo by Karina CW
Photo: Karina CW
O'Connell Street photo by royscott77
Photo: royscott77
O'Connell Street photo by Edwin Lee
Photo: Edwin Lee
O'Connell Street photo by Aaron Negro
Photo: Aaron Negro
O'Connell Street photo by Phillip Jon Ambas
Photo: Phillip Jon Ambas
O'Connell Street photo by my.america
Photo: my.america
O'Connell Street photo by Gillian Hoyer
Photo: Gillian Hoyer
O'Connell Street photo by tom_r88
Photo: tom_r88
O'Connell Street photo by Rohini Prabha Pande
Photo: Rohini Prabha Pande
O'Connell Street photo by armi764
Photo: armi764
O'Connell Street photo by Erin Kilby
Photo: Erin Kilby
O'Connell Street photo by Corey Campbell
Photo: Corey Campbell
O'Connell Street photo by Gabriel Silvestre
Photo: Gabriel Silvestre
O'Connell Street photo by Michael Lawrence
Photo: Michael Lawrence
O'Connell Street photo by Todd Bingham
Photo: Todd Bingham
O'Connell Street photo by Sasha Bondareva ie. Саша Бондарева
Photo: Sasha Bondareva ie. Саша Бондарева
O'Connell Street photo by Meredith Lawrence
Photo: Meredith Lawrence
O'Connell Street photo by Julio Arias
Photo: Julio Arias
O'Connell Street photo by Annie Blake
Photo: Annie Blake
O'Connell Street photo by Jim Coyle
Photo: Jim Coyle
O'Connell Street photo by njsnowdog
Photo: njsnowdog
O'Connell Street photo by Anthony Kennedy
Photo: Anthony Kennedy
O'Connell Street photo by Andrew Parker
Photo: Andrew Parker
O'Connell Street photo by Andy Lyon
Photo: Andy Lyon
O'Connell Street photo by Rahul Wishard
Photo: Rahul Wishard
O'Connell Street photo by Future-Designers
Photo: Future-Designers
 

 
O'Donoghue's


Famed for its traditional music sessions
 15 Merrion Row
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 660 7194
http://www.odonoghues.ie/ 		Located near Baggot Street, O'Donoghue's is an authentic Dublin pub with a boisterous atmosphere that is a must for fans of traditional Irish music. The walls are covered with photographs of musicians such as the Dubliners and the Chieftains, and impromptu sessions seem to take place almost every night. O'Donoghue's gets extremely busy, particularly during the summertime, and it remains one of the few bars in the city that is popular with both locals and tourists alike.

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O'Donoghue's photo by Dan Cernese
Photo: Dan Cernese
O'Donoghue's photo by Cristina V. Oteo
Photo: Cristina V. Oteo
O'Donoghue's photo by Lee Donahoe
Photo: Lee Donahoe
O'Donoghue's photo by Gudrun von Kowalski
Photo: Gudrun von Kowalski
O'Donoghue's photo by Albert
Photo: Albert
O'Donoghue's photo by Csaba Illes
Photo: Csaba Illes
O'Donoghue's photo by La Marga
Photo: La Marga
 

 
O'Shea's


A good pub for traditional music sessions
 12 Bridge Street Lower
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 679 3797
http://www.osheashotel.com/ 		Located a little out from the city center, this spacious bar is certainly worth a visit if traditional music's your thing. Featuring live music most nights, the pub has quite a reputation for its impromptu set-dancing sessions that attract a wide cross-section of Dublin punters. The bar stays open late on certain nights.

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O'Shea's photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Olympia Theatre


A fading elegance
 72 Dame Street
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 679 3323 		This fine 19th-century venue has a fading glory that perfectly suits its dual function as both a theater and a venue for live bands. Productions are generally of the more mainstream variety, while the venue's large capacity is popular with visiting rock acts from Britain and further afield. Check the local press for details of what's on. The Olympia's annual pantomime has also become somewhat of a national institution.

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Olympia Theatre photo by Paige Poe
Photo: Paige Poe
Olympia Theatre photo by organisedchaoslimerick
Photo: organisedchaoslimerick
Olympia Theatre photo by Christoph!
Photo: Christoph!
Olympia Theatre photo by David Reinhardt
Photo: David Reinhardt
Olympia Theatre photo by Claire Danby
Photo: Claire Danby
Olympia Theatre photo by Steve Miller
Photo: Steve Miller
Olympia Theatre photo by Ginger Lucy
Photo: Ginger Lucy
Olympia Theatre photo by Shane Kelly
Photo: Shane Kelly
Olympia Theatre photo by David Donoghue
Photo: David Donoghue
Olympia Theatre photo by Eszter Hargittai
Photo: Eszter Hargittai
Olympia Theatre photo by K A DOYLE
Photo: K A DOYLE
Olympia Theatre photo by le mutt
Photo: le mutt
Olympia Theatre photo by James Burke
Photo: James Burke
Olympia Theatre photo by Cristina
Photo: Cristina
 

 
RHA Gallagher Gallery


The Hibernian academy
 15 Ely Place
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 661 2558
http://www.royalhibernianacade... 		Located near St. Stephen's Green, this fine, elegant gallery was first built to replace the Royal Hibernian Academy of Art, which was destroyed during the 1916 Easter Rising. The RHA features four galleries and an outdoor sculpture court and is considered one of the country's major venues for contemporary and modern art. Last April, the gallery hosted the 171st RHA Annual Exhibition, a prestigious collection of work by established and emerging Irish artists, which serves to demonstrate the long-standing tradition behind this gallery.

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RHA Gallagher Gallery photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
River Dodder


A lesser-known river
 Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 605 7700 (Dublin Tourism Centre) 		While arguably still in the shadow of the famous Liffey, the Dodder happens to be the largest of Dublin's hidden rivers. The Dodder snakes through the southern part of the city, opening up at Dodder Valley Park and reaching the sea at Merrion Strand. There are pleasant walks along the river in Milltown and you can appreciate a waterfall from the comfort of the Dropping Well pub on Milltown Road. For those interested in fishing, the best spots can be found between Firhouse and Ballsbridge; access to the river is best from public parks. Sea trout and brown trout are plentiful here and membership cards can be obtained from most fishing tackle shops in the city centre.

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River Dodder photo by Beast in the Rain
Photo: Beast in the Rain
River Dodder photo by Darren Kelly
Photo: Darren Kelly
River Dodder photo by Maurice Frazer
Photo: Maurice Frazer
River Dodder photo by Philip O'Toole
Photo: Philip O'Toole
River Dodder photo by Lesley Trenier
Photo: Lesley Trenier
River Dodder photo by fintysworld.com
Photo: fintysworld.com
River Dodder photo by C Ní Dheaghaidh
Photo: C Ní Dheaghaidh
 

 
River Liffey


Love-hate relationship
 Parkgate Street
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 605 7700 (Tourism) 		All Dubliners have a love-hate relationship with the River Liffey. Watching the sun set into the river over the Ha'penny Bridge could bring a tear to the eye, yet a well-known Dublin song celebrates 'the Liffey as it stank like hell'. When a millennium clock was placed in the river it was immediately christened 'The Time in the Slime': the slime obscured the face and the countdown clock had to be removed. The river is in the process of being cleaned up and it thankfully no longer smells as bad as it once did. For those interested in fishing, the river is rich in perch, pike, and roach. Salmon and trout can also be taken between Lucan and the Memorial Park in Islandbridge. Coarse fish anglers should note that these stretches observe club regulations.

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River Liffey photo by Caroline van Oosten
Photo: Caroline van Oosten
River Liffey photo by Nick Graham
Photo: Nick Graham
River Liffey photo by Mark McGowan
Photo: Mark McGowan
River Liffey photo by Caroline Reusch
Photo: Caroline Reusch
River Liffey photo by Eamon Brett
Photo: Eamon Brett
River Liffey photo by Lisa Stout
Photo: Lisa Stout
River Liffey photo by Arvydas
Photo: Arvydas
River Liffey photo by Kit Logan
Photo: Kit Logan
River Liffey photo by jariL
Photo: jariL
River Liffey photo by Red Mum
Photo: Red Mum
River Liffey photo by orangebrompton
Photo: orangebrompton
River Liffey photo by Fabrizio Angius
Photo: Fabrizio Angius
River Liffey photo by lookbeyond
Photo: lookbeyond
River Liffey photo by Jerry Godwin
Photo: Jerry Godwin
River Liffey photo by *Judy*
Photo: *Judy*
River Liffey photo by jeghiz
Photo: jeghiz
River Liffey photo by Mark Wiewel
Photo: Mark Wiewel
River Liffey photo by Dave McKane
Photo: Dave McKane
River Liffey photo by Trey Wheeler
Photo: Trey Wheeler
River Liffey photo by Andrea Flannery
Photo: Andrea Flannery
River Liffey photo by IVICA ERDELJA
Photo: IVICA ERDELJA
River Liffey photo by Francesco Montalbano
Photo: Francesco Montalbano
River Liffey photo by DARNEA (Andrea Leese)
Photo: DARNEA (Andrea Leese)
River Liffey photo by Daniel Stockill
Photo: Daniel Stockill
River Liffey photo by SEBASTIAN WEST-SKINN
Photo: SEBASTIAN WEST-SKINN
River Liffey photo by Chris (Trieste, ITA)
Photo: Chris (Trieste, ITA)
River Liffey photo by Carl Whitbread
Photo: Carl Whitbread
River Liffey photo by rvswenson
Photo: rvswenson
River Liffey photo by mmuzichuk
Photo: mmuzichuk
River Liffey photo by Lucas James
Photo: Lucas James
River Liffey photo by Marguerite Mérey
Photo: Marguerite Mérey
River Liffey photo by Alessandra Canelli
Photo: Alessandra Canelli
River Liffey photo by Obscura2006
Photo: Obscura2006
River Liffey photo by marte_i_am
Photo: marte_i_am
River Liffey photo by Phil Powell
Photo: Phil Powell
River Liffey photo by kenchie_ok
Photo: kenchie_ok
River Liffey photo by jik333dz
Photo: jik333dz
River Liffey photo by Kimberly Terrell
Photo: Kimberly Terrell
River Liffey photo by phil_t_p
Photo: phil_t_p
River Liffey photo by Luc
Photo: Luc
River Liffey photo by Rob Sangster
Photo: Rob Sangster
 

 
Royal Canal


Tranquil city retreat
 Phibsborough
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
http://homepage.eircom.net/~rc... 		Once an important part of Dublin and Ireland's transport network, the section of the Royal Canal that passes through the city is generally in a state of disrepair. One of the more charming stretches of the canal between Drumcondra and Phibsborough passes by the imposing towers of Mountjoy Prison. Like so many parts of Dublin, it is immortalised in a song, The Auld Triangle!. For those interested in angling, coarse fishing for roach, perch, pike, tench and eels is permitted between locks one to seven all year around.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Royal Canal photo by Juhani Myllynen
Photo: Juhani Myllynen
Royal Canal photo by Adrian Weckler
Photo: Adrian Weckler
Royal Canal photo by Shane Lewis
Photo: Shane Lewis
Royal Canal photo by Shane Lewis
Photo: Shane Lewis
Royal Canal photo by ard_an_ri
Photo: ard_an_ri
 

 
Savoy Cinema


Dublin's most popular cinema?
 16-17 O'Connell Street
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 874 6000
http://www.savoy.ie/home.htm 		Located right in the center of the Northside's main drag, O'Connell Street, the Savoy is probably the cinema most popular with mainstream Dublin audiences. Boasting the largest screen in Ireland and five decent capacity theaters, the atmosphere here is genuine, the crowd enthusiastic and diverse and the cinema itself thankfully lacking the clinical precision of its multiplex competitors. The latest releases tend to come and go pretty quickly, but there's usually something interesting on offer to while an afternoon or evening away. Check the local press for details of screenings.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Savoy Cinema photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Shaw's Birthplace


Childhood home of Irish playwright
 33 Synge Street
Dublin, Leinster
Ireland
+353 1 475 0854 		Though sometimes overshadowed by the more celebrated Irish authors, George Bernard Shaw was a Nobel prize winner and the noted author of many plays, including Pygmalion. He was born and spent his early years in this house. He remained in the house until his parents finally separated and his mother took him to England. Although little of the Shaws' personal effects are on view, the sombre mood of a Victorian family in trouble is conveyed rather effectively. For literature enthusiasts, a visit here should be an informative part of your Irish itinerary.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Shaw's Birthplace photo by Saurabh C
Photo: Saurabh C
 

 
Smyth's of Malahide


Historic pub and restaurant
 12 New Street
Malahide
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 845 0960 		Smyth's was established over one hundred years ago, when it first operated an "early house" license to cater for employees of the local coal yard. The pub also served as the community morgue and frequently kept the bodies of drowning fatalities overnight. The pub is unique in licensing circles, in that throughout its 100-year history, it has only been owned by three families. The pub's décor suitably reflects its very interesting heritage. The adjacent restaurant also comes highly recommended. It serves steaks, char grilled burgers, pasta, chicken and salad.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
St Patrick's Cathedral


Where St Patrick baptised converts
 St Patrick's Close
Off Clanbrassil Street
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 453 9472
http://www.stpatrickscathedral... 		St Patrick's is one of two Anglican cathedrals in Dublin. It is built on the site where St Patrick is said to have baptized converts to Christianity. St Patrick's Cathedral, in its present state, was constructed in 1192, replacing an original wooden chapel. The main attractions in St Patrick's are the tombs of Jonathan Swift and his lover in the nave. The cathedral also contains the longest medieval nave in Ireland, and a stone slab, engraved with a Celtic cross, that covers the well from which St Patrick baptized the converts. The adjoining garden is a welcome oasis in this densely built-up district of the city.

Review © 2007, Wcities
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Renee Lanney
Photo: Renee Lanney
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Christopher Strickland
Photo: Christopher Strickland
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Paul Looby
Photo: Paul Looby
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Jim Pell
Photo: Jim Pell
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Christina Maderthone
Photo: Christina Maderthone
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by moi bouche
Photo: moi bouche
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by MSJ Designs
Photo: MSJ Designs
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by MaestroBen
Photo: MaestroBen
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Jay
Photo: Jay
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Patella
Photo: Patella
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Damien du Toit
Photo: Damien du Toit
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by kelita13
Photo: kelita13
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Karen
Photo: Karen
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Jim Harkins
Photo: Jim Harkins
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Sheila Brennan
Photo: Sheila Brennan
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Michael Leadon
Photo: Michael Leadon
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by JMTheiss
Photo: JMTheiss
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Mike and Deborah
Photo: Mike and Deborah
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Kevin Walsh
Photo: Kevin Walsh
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Joshua Scott
Photo: Joshua Scott
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by laurieanne30
Photo: laurieanne30
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Gianluca Gentili
Photo: Gianluca Gentili
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Leonardo Gabrielli
Photo: Leonardo Gabrielli
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Lauren Higginbottom
Photo: Lauren Higginbottom
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Bobby Morrison
Photo: Bobby Morrison
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Claus Freytag
Photo: Claus Freytag
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by BenChild.com
Photo: BenChild.com
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Gareth Dunne
Photo: Gareth Dunne
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Francisco M S Botelho
Photo: Francisco M S Botelho
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by totravelborn
Photo: totravelborn
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by graveur8x
Photo: graveur8x
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by Shannon Posern
Photo: Shannon Posern
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by kronerda
Photo: kronerda
St Patrick's Cathedral photo by annie roeth
Photo: annie roeth
 

 
Taylor Galleries


Le Brocquy, Yeats and more
 16 Kildare Street
Dublin, Leinster 2
Ireland
+353 1 676 6055 		Located on three floors of an elegantly restored Georgian building, the Taylor gallery features a permanent display of contemporary Irish art, including painting, graphics and sculpture. Exhibits by Bourke, Brady, Crozier, Delargy, Dennis, Doherty, Donnelly, Gale Harris, Henderson, Louis Le Brocquy, Mulcahy, Tyrrell and Jack B. Yeats are all featured here. While having a reputation for being somewhat elitist, the Taylor still offers an excellent introduction to the Irish art scene.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Taylor Galleries photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Temple Bar Area


 Dublin
Ireland
 A maze of cobblestone nooks and crooked crannies, between Dame Street and the Liffey, Temple Bar is still Dublin's most upwardly mobile area. In the 1980s, the district was scheduled to be demolished to make way for a vast bus station, but was saved by some last-minute planning decisions and became instead the focus of Dublin's urban regeneration scheme throughout the 1990s. The atmosphere in the area has been much improved as a result of the decision to ban stag parties from the area at weekends; you'll still, however, find the streets and lanes thronged after dark.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Temple Bar Area photo by Tomas Jansson
Photo: Tomas Jansson
Temple Bar Area photo by Adam Lederer
Photo: Adam Lederer
Temple Bar Area photo by Irish Typepad
Photo: Irish Typepad
Temple Bar Area photo by Mike
Photo: Mike
Temple Bar Area photo by Robert Reichle
Photo: Robert Reichle
Temple Bar Area photo by Ryan Kerr
Photo: Ryan Kerr
Temple Bar Area photo by Karen A. Piotrowski
Photo: Karen A. Piotrowski
Temple Bar Area photo by cabcab
Photo: cabcab
Temple Bar Area photo by Shing Wong
Photo: Shing Wong
Temple Bar Area photo by Scott Sykora
Photo: Scott Sykora
Temple Bar Area photo by Shing Wong
Photo: Shing Wong
Temple Bar Area photo by Jeff Jedras
Photo: Jeff Jedras
Temple Bar Area photo by Stephen Watson
Photo: Stephen Watson
Temple Bar Area photo by Andrew Miller
Photo: Andrew Miller
Temple Bar Area photo by Agnieszka Piskozub
Photo: Agnieszka Piskozub
Temple Bar Area photo by Matt Bedford
Photo: Matt Bedford
Temple Bar Area photo by Agnieszka Piskozub
Photo: Agnieszka Piskozub
Temple Bar Area photo by John McBride
Photo: John McBride
Temple Bar Area photo by Lyndon Wigmore
Photo: Lyndon Wigmore
Temple Bar Area photo by Jason Ward
Photo: Jason Ward
Temple Bar Area photo by Frank Brennan
Photo: Frank Brennan
Temple Bar Area photo by sacred_tantrum
Photo: sacred_tantrum
Temple Bar Area photo by Eero Leppänen
Photo: Eero Leppänen
Temple Bar Area photo by ed miller
Photo: ed miller
Temple Bar Area photo by Vanessa+Justin Jupe
Photo: Vanessa+Justin Jupe
Temple Bar Area photo by Laura Farrell
Photo: Laura Farrell
 

 
Temple Bar Gallery and Studios


Local artists at work
 39211 Temple Bar
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 671 0073
http://www.templebargallery.com/ 		Undoubtedly Dublin's finest contemporary gallery, with the most enviable location in the city. TBG&S, as it is known, was established by arty pioneers when rents were cheap and the area was destined to become a bus station. Thankfully, the gods of urban design had a very different fate in mind, and now the gallery is the flagship of the city's official cultural quarter. Many of the original artists still work in the studios upstairs.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Temple Bar Gallery and Studios photo by Declan
Photo: Declan
 

 
Temple Bar Music Centre


Popular gig venue
 Curved Street
Temple Bar
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 677 0647
http://www.tbmc.ie/ 		A popular venue for both Irish and international bands, the Temple Bar Music Centre also features a great bar, and its glass façade makes the venue an ideal place for a relaxing drink. Very popular with students, the centre features club nights most evenings, and also regularly plays host to Saturday afternoon gigs, showcasing emerging new Irish talent.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Temple Bar Music Centre photo by Art For Art's Sake (aka Polly)
Photo: Art For Art's Sake (aka Polly)
Temple Bar Music Centre photo by Mark Beatty
Photo: Mark Beatty
Temple Bar Music Centre photo by Damian Scott
Photo: Damian Scott
Temple Bar Music Centre photo by fivebluefingers
Photo: fivebluefingers
 

 
Trinity College


Ireland's premier university
 College Green
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 608 1000
http://www.tcd.ie/ 		Founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I, Trinity is Ireland's most prestigious university, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The college consists of a series of fine open squares and College Park. The major attraction at Trinity is the exquisitely decorated illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, which dates from 800 A.D. and contains 340 folios which illustrate the four New Testament gospels. The Old Library is also a worth a visit for its antiquarian books. The College Chapel and Berkeley Library should not be missed.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Trinity College photo by Jackie Goyette
Photo: Jackie Goyette
Trinity College photo by Liz Edwards
Photo: Liz Edwards
Trinity College photo by David G Kelly
Photo: David G Kelly
Trinity College photo by Magnus Holm
Photo: Magnus Holm
Trinity College photo by Gavin Joyce
Photo: Gavin Joyce
Trinity College photo by Michael Dunn
Photo: Michael Dunn
Trinity College photo by Loren Picco
Photo: Loren Picco
Trinity College photo by Niran Fajemisin
Photo: Niran Fajemisin
Trinity College photo by Rahul Matthan
Photo: Rahul Matthan
Trinity College photo by Barry Wormser
Photo: Barry Wormser
Trinity College photo by Derek Gottlieb
Photo: Derek Gottlieb
Trinity College photo by Patella
Photo: Patella
Trinity College photo by Renee Lanney
Photo: Renee Lanney
Trinity College photo by placeboe
Photo: placeboe
Trinity College photo by Ravenous Pigeon
Photo: Ravenous Pigeon
Trinity College photo by ecscionmen
Photo: ecscionmen
Trinity College photo by Chrispixi35
Photo: Chrispixi35
Trinity College photo by Mike Roth
Photo: Mike Roth
Trinity College photo by latinus
Photo: latinus
Trinity College photo by Bill Glover
Photo: Bill Glover
Trinity College photo by dave dwyer
Photo: dave dwyer
 

 
Whelan's


Live bands up close
 25 Wexford St
Dublin
Ireland
+353 1 478 0766
http://www.whelanslive.com/ 		An integral part of Dublin's music, Whelan's front bar is convivial and relaxed, with an intimate music venue that's the real heart of the place. It's a great spot to catch some of Dublin's better bands; there's a strong contemporary country or roots slant to a lot of the acts. On weekends, a club follows the gig so you don't have to rush home. Check the local listings for what's on, and tip your hat to the eerily lifelike sculpture at the bar.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Whelan's photo by Matthew Domurat
Photo: Matthew Domurat
Whelan's photo by Ryan Waddell
Photo: Ryan Waddell
 

 
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