Dublin: See
-
1916 Rebelion Walking Tour
Stroll through one of the most important events in Irish history with local expert Lorcan Collins. You'll see all the major sites of the Easter Rising, including the GPO, where bullet holes can still be seen.
Address: Starting at the International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street. | Tel: +353 (0)86 858 3847
-
1916 REBELLION WALKING TOUR
Join history buff Lorcan Collins for a stroll though a pivotal event in Irish history the 1916 Easter Rising. The tour takes in all the rebellion's key spots, sparing none of the gory details along the way.
-
CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY
Who said libraries are dull? Housed inside the grounds of Dublin Castle, this fascinating museum showcases precious manuscripts from across the globe. And entrance is totally free of charge.
Address: CLOCK TOWER BUILDING, DUBLIN CASTLE. | Tel: +353 (0)1 407 0750
-
DUBLIN BUS TOURS
Dublin is served by an excellent hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus that allows visitors all-day travel around the city for €15. There are also tours to the north coast and Castle Malahide (€25), or the spooky Dublin Ghost Tour (€25), the perfect warm up to a night out on the town.
-
GENERAL POST OFFICE
Don't let the name fool you: the imposing GPO (pictured) is one of Ireland's most interesting and iconic buildings. Patrick Pearse declared a republic from its steps in Easter 1916
-
NUMBER TWENTY NINE
Take a trip back into Dublin's Georgian history at this wonderfully renovated townhouse-come-museum. An exhibition recreates the life of a middle-class family from 1790 to 1820 right down to the bell pulls and ornate children's toys.
Address: 29 LOWER FITZWILLIAM STREET. | Tel: +353 (0)1 702 6165
-
ROYAL HOSPITAL KILMAINHAM
Modelled on Les Invalides in Paris, this former home for injured soldiers is the finest 17th-century building in Ireland. The Irish Museum of Modern Art housed within gives it a contemporary feel.
-
THE ARK
This unique children's cultural centre is perfect for visitors who have little ones in tow. The custom-built space includes a theatre, a gallery and an impressive range of hands-on learning sessions for kids from four to 14 years old.