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 Religious and scholastic resources |
74 Merrion Square Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 676 1264 |
Established in 1922, this community-run and hauntingly atmospheric library boasts a fine collection of 900,000 books and 400 periodicals, covering not only religion, but also biography, history, politics, mysticism, mythology, Irish history and culture, art and architecture. Research and reference resources are provided free, although a small annual subscription is charged to those who wish to borrow books. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The Irish Parliament |
Leinster House Kildare Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 678 9911 |
The current Irish Parliament has governed since 1922 and consists of the Dail (House of Representives) and the Seanad Eireann (Senate). Before its dissolution in 1800, the Irish Parliament was located in the present Bank of Ireland building on College Green. Both houses of the Irish Parliament are currently housed in the majestic mansion that is Leinster House. With a view over Merrion Square and the opportunity to see the ornate Seanad chamber, it is worth arranging a tour here. Leinster House is, for security reasons, normally not open to the public. Tours are therefore by arrangement only: for more information either telephone or ask at the Kildare Street entrance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concise history of the city |
58 South William Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 679 4260 http://www.iol.ie/dublincityli... |
A small museum housed in what was formerly the City Assembly House, the Civic is mainly devoted to temporary exhibitions. However, its long-term exhibitions on Ireland's history and culture begin in the Viking period and continue right through to this century. Items on display include photographs, paintings and other artefacts—including the head of Nelson's statue which once stood on a great pillar on O'Connell Street but which was blown up by the IRA. In all, this is a fascinating (if a little old-fashioned) glimpse at the city's past. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reference centre for all things German |
37 Merrion Square East Dublin Ireland +353 1 661 1155 http://www.goethe.de/gr/dub/en... |
This cultural repository of all things German features a library containing over 10,000 books, audio-cassettes, CDs and videos on literature, art, film, theater, history, economics and politics. The center also contains German magazines and daily newspapers. Membership is free and items can be borrowed for periods from one week to one month. Fee-based language courses are also available, and the Institut organizes regular readings, concerts and recitals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautifully restored Edwardian building |
Merrion Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 619 4116 |
The last great British building in Dublin, this Edwardian edifice began life as the home of the Royal College of Science in 1911, before construction was even complete. Once finished, the Free State Government became the college's neighbor and used the north wing as a place of refuge during the Civil War. The building was then leased to University College Dublin for many years until, in 1989, it was lavishly restored and became the home of the Irish government. The buildings can only be visited on guided tours. The tour includes many offices where you can see portraits of Irish politicians. Prominent amongst them is a portrait of Countess Markievicz - a leading force in the Easter Rising and of course, the first female Cabinet Minister in Ireland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chronicle of freemasonry in Ireland |
Molesworth Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 679 6799 |
Located in the splendid Freemasons' Hall near Dawson Street, this museum chronicles the origins, history and development of the Freemasons movement in Ireland. This museum was only recently opened to the public and exhibit highlights include masonic jewels, sketches, items of 18th century regalia and a reconstruction of a lodge meeting. The museum is open from June to August for pre-arranged guided tours. Interested parties are advised to telephone the museum first. Admission: Free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Research your roots |
2 Kildare Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 603 0200 |
Ireland's history of mass emigration ensured a huge diaspora, and if you are a descendant, here is the place to explore your roots. Acclaimed as the only museum of its kind in the world, you can have a consultation service on the premises for a fee. The exhibits feature shields, banners, coins and porcelain, with Ireland's various coats of arms and family crests also on show. Certainly interesting for non-Irish visitors, it is perhaps essential for for those with connections to the country. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Well-hidden Gothic gardens |
Clonmell Street between Harcourt Street and Earlsfort Terrace Dublin Ireland + 353 1 475 7816 http://www.visitdublin.com/see... |
Developed as part of the Iveagh Estate in the 18th century, these gardens are still one of Dublin's best kept secrets, so well-tucked away that they remain quiet and tranquil even in the height of summer. The grounds were laid out at a time when all things Gothic were the height of fashion, so prepare to be slightly spooked by the park's dark, ivy-clad corners, eerie statues and winsome grotto. The gardens are currently under restoration and a Victorian rosarium has been recently rebuilt. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dublin's famous fishmonger |
Grafton Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 605 7700 |
Erected to commemorate Dublin's own millennium, a statue of Molly Malone pensively stares at passers-by on the southern end of Grafton Street. Ever ready for a comic put-down, Dubliners immediately christened the well-endowed Molly "the tart with the cart". Molly Malone - in case you didn't know - was a fictional fishmonger who sold cockles and mussels and was immortalised in a popular Dublin song. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comprehensive resource |
6 South William Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 671 0939 |
This useful information point/library features the most comprehensive collection of material relating to homosexuality in Ireland. The library contains over 100 international periodicals, flyers, posters, and over 200,000 Irish press cuttings dating back to 1976. If you're conducting research or just wish to browse the collection, it's advisable to phone for an appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A history of Irish newspapers |
Haddington Road Haddington Road Dublin Ireland +353 1 660 3770 |
This museum first opened to the public in 1996. The former soldiers' chapel houses a collection of artefacts from all sectors of the printing industry in Ireland, many of which are still in full working order. Exhibits include a Linotype machine and a Wharfedale printing press, as well as a collection of newspaper pages illustrating styles of Irish typography and recalling historic events. This museum may not be to everyone's taste, but is well worth a visit if you share an interest in the media. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former Catholic university |
85-86 Stephen's Green Dublin Ireland +353 1 706 7422 |
Newman House was founded in 1854 as a Catholic alternative to the Protestant Trinity College and it nurtured the minds of many famous students, including James Joyce and Eamon de Valera. The university (now University College Dublin) has since moved to the southern suburbs of the city. Visits to Newman House are only conducted on guided tours. Newman House comprises two townhouses at 85 and 86 St Stephen's Green. The former was built by Cassels in 1738 and features the Apollo Room, complete with suggestive frescoes which were covered by appalled Jesuits in 1883. The adjacent residence, built in 1765, reveals treasures such as Joyce's classroom and the bedroom of Gerard Manley Hopkins who was an unhappy teacher here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Extravagant Byzantine interior |
87 St Stephen's Green Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 (0)1 478 1606 |
Newman University Church was founded as part of the original University College Dublin on St Stephen's Green. The inconspicuous entrance to this fine church leads into an opulent Byzantine space, heavy with the scent of incense. The college has long since departed to the southern suburbs, but the University Church remains a most beautiful space for contemplation in the heart of the city centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A slice of the upper crust |
29 Lower Fitzwilliam Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 702 6165 |
In the 1960s, the Electricity Supply Board demolished a whole row of 18th century Georgian houses to build its headquarters. The public was outraged, so in an attempt to quell the protest, the Board transformed No.29 into a showpiece of Georgian life. Visitors can now take a guided tour, recanting stories of the distrustful house-keeper, the master of the house and his pneumatic exercise machine and many more. The nursery holds such treasures as a giant doll's house. Admire some of the genuine artefacts and step back in time! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Architectural exhibitions |
Merrion Square Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 676 1703 http://www.riai.ie/?id=5769 |
The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland has its elegant home on Merrion Square. The building intermittently hosts exhibitions of historical and contemporary architecture, including projects successful in the annual RIAI competition. Call in advance to find out if an exhibition is in progress. The RIAI is also home to an excellent reference library. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venerable cultural institution |
19 Dawson Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 676 2570 http://www.ria.ie/ |
First founded in 1785, the Royal Irish Academy is dedicated to the promotion of the study of science, literature and antiquities. It awards fifty research grants each year in the humanities and the natural sciences and also supports bilateral research visits between Ireland and other European countries. It is the largest scholastic publisher in Ireland, and its library holds more than 40,000 books and 1,500 manuscripts. Those interested in visiting should phone for an appointment first. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City centre beach walk |
Sandymount Dublin, Leinster Ireland |
Close to the city centre, and accessible on the DART (Dublin's light rail system), Sandymount Strand is a long expanse of fine sand. The tide goes out almost two miles at its lowest point and so this is a favourite spot for those seeking space and freedom from the city. Not great for swimming or bathing because of quickly changing tides, it remains an excellent location for walking or running. The strand even has a literary claim to fame: it was a favourite haunt of James Joyce, featuring in the opening chapter of Ulysses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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 Fairytale Weddings & Head-banging |
71 Waterloo Road Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 668 6463 |
The former home of The Earl & Countess of Mount Charles, is today a famous concert venue. International Rock stars such as, U2, REM, Oasis, Neil Young, David Bowie, Queen, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and the Rolling Stones have performed at the natural amphitheatre in front of the Castle. The venue is also available for wedding receptions, banquets, and conferences. Slane Castle offers a unique setting for a fairytale style wedding; an 18th century castle in the backdrop, a picturesque setting, lush green lawns, and spacious banquets to seat up to 200 guests. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Handsome and historical |
18 Dawson Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 661 6400 |
In 1765 Wolfe Tone took his wedding vows in this lovely church, the interior of which dates back to the 17th century. Other past parishioners include Douglas Hyde and Dracula's very own Bram Stoker. Note the shelves behind the altar, where bread was once stored for the poor and hungry. The graveyard contains the tomb of poet Felicia Hemans, who lived on Dawson Street. There are also recitals held at St Ann's every Thursday lunchtime. Check the local press for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pretty oasis in city centre |
Grafton Street Dublin Ireland +353 (0)1 475 7816 /+353 (0)1 605 7700 (Tourist info) http://www.visitdublin.com/vis... |
Dublin's most famous park is steeped in history. It started life as common ground, not far from a lepers' hospital, and was eventually enclosed in 1664. The site of public hangings throughout the 18th century, it was not until Lord Ardilaun's patronage in 1880 that the park took on the landscaped form that we see now. Memorials are dotted around the flower beds, trees and willow-fringed duck pond. James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats are just some of the famous names commemorated, while the Three Fates smugly measure the thread of humanity's destiny from their fountain at Leeson Street Gate. Free concerts are held on summer days in the bandstand. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Pepper Canister |
Mount Street Crescent Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 478 0638 |
Colloquially known as the 'Pepper Canister' due to its distinctive Greek revival-style architecture, St. Stephen's Anglican Church has been the bashful star of many films and television programmes. It is best viewed from Merrion Square, along a superb perspective of Georgian facades, and its exterior is much more attractive than its rather austere interior. As well as its regular services, the church hosts fine concerts and Christmas carol services. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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