Trinity College Library

Trinity College Library: part book museum, part MC Escher

sketch.A must-stop for any first-timer to Dublin, Trinity
College is the equivalent of Irelands Ivy League
university, and its Old Library is truly a sight to
behold: stacks upon stacks of teetering ancient
wooden bookshelves that seem to go on and up for
miles.
Admission includes a visit to the Book of Kells, an
ornate manuscript of the Gospels, which Celtic monks
decorated by hand in the ninth century.
Trinity College Library: Trinity College, College Green; Dublin 2; +1 353 896 1127;9
Old Jameson Distillery
Jameson is the best-selling Irish whiskey in the world.Most people skip this
surprisingly modern museum of whiskey in favor of the museum of a
well-known stout, but the Old Jameson Distillery really is a Dublin
must.
Instead of a do-it-yourself walkabout, this guided tour opens with a
(thankfully) short, informative film and is conducted by guides who
really know their stuff.
The tour covers the basics of whiskey distilling, but also gives you a foundation in what
distinguishes Jameson from other whiskeys and whiskies, and culminates with a free tasting.
Tip: stand near the front of the group and act quickly when the guide asks for volunteers --
youll be treated to an extended tasting at the end.
Old Jameson Distillery: Bow St., Smithfield, Dublin 7; +353 1 807 2355; moderate
Hapenny Bridge
These days, you can keep the half penny for yourself.This white, cast-iron bridge
over the River Liffey has become an icon of Dublin, with its ornate
design and quaint lampposts.
The Hapenny Bridge is so named for the toll of one halfpenny
originally charged to cross it.
When it was built in 1816, the Hapenny Bridge was the first iron bridge across the Liffey.
Prior to its construction, most pedestrians had to ferry across the river.
Literary Pubs
It's said that Toners is the only pub WB Yeats ever frequented. "He was known to sip
a sherry and leave."If the proverbial writer loves to drink, then Irish writers
are professional imbibers.
Some of Irelands most acclaimed writers, from James Joyce to
Brendan Behan, have celebrated Dublins pubs by either immortalizing
them in prose or downing pints by the dozen within them.
These are a few of the best that remain wonderful pubs even outside their literary
connections:
Palace Bar: 21 Fleet St., Dublin 2; +353 1 671 7388; expensive
Davy Byrnes, 21 Duke St., Dublin 2; +353 1 677 5217
McDaids, 3 Harry St., Dublin 2; +353 1 679 4395; expensive
Toners: 139 Lower Baggot St., Dublin 2; +353 1 676 3090; moderate

The Pigs Ear
Honey-roasted Fermanagh pork belly with Lakeshore mustard mash, braised lentils and apple
sauce.Overseen by chef Stephen McAllister, known for his cooking shows on national Irish
TV, the Pigs Ear is bringing to Dublin a touch of the death of fine dining trend so prevalent
across the pond in London.
Seasonal Irish ingredients are cooked inventively, but approachably.
The restaurants location in an Georgian building overlooking Trinity College doesnt hurt --
creaky wooden floors, high ceilings and big windows lend to the Pigs Ears a country-chic
vibe.
The whiskey and citrus-cured salmon is a particular delight, as is the puntastic tongue n
cheek Guinness pie.
The Pig's Ear: 4 Nassau St., Dublin 2; +353 1 670 3865; moderate

Epicurean Food Hall
There should be no confusion about what kind of establishment this is.If you
didnt know the Epicurean Food Hall existed, you might never find it,
despite it being located on a busy section of Lower Liffey Street just
over the Hapenny Bridge.
Taking the idea of food court to a different level, the Epicurean
Food Hall is tightly packed with different international vendors
peddling everything from artisanal Irish sandwiches to Turkish food
and quick pastas.
The tacos at aptly named Taco Taco are among the most authentic Mexican on offer in
Dublin. Plenty of seating is available in the center of the hall and the small-price-for-heaping-
portion philosophy here represents great value for lunch on a budget.
Epicurean Food Hall: 1 Lower Liffey St., Dublin 1; +353 1 283 6077; budget

Temple Bar Food MarketA good way on a Saturday to get past your hangover from Friday.It
wasnt so long ago that Dublin was a culinary wasteland.
But as times have changed, so has the food landscape of the city,
especially the bohemian Temple Bar district, which now hosts a food
market each Saturday.
More than a farmers' market, this is a place to come and eat, to grab
some seriously fresh Irish cheese, pesto and a loaf of bread baked that
morning and sit along the Liffey for a picnic.
Seafood lovers will also want to sit down for a bucket of oysters and glass of wine at St.
Martin Shellfish; John Mac gets his oysters from the Atlantic each Friday and theyre in your
stomach by Saturday morning.
Temple Bar Food Market: Meeting House Sq., Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2; +353 1
677 2255; budget



John Kavanagh (aka Gravediggers)
Mass settlements.For the few and proud who can find their way to this North Side fixture, it's
the best pub in all of Dublin.
Operated by the namesake family that established it in 1833, Gravediggers sits beside the
sweeping Glasnevin Cemetery. It earned its nickname by purportedly serving lunchtime pints
to Glasnevins gravediggers through a special window onto the graveyard.
John Kavanagh is old and wooden and about the only thing they pour here is Guinness. And
it's good.
In recent years, the owner has begun serving top-notch Irish-Italian fare in an adjoining
room, which has drawn such foodie celebs as Anthony Bourdain.
You have to take a bus and walk up an all-but-invisible alleyway to reach Gravediggers, but
there's something unabashedly wonderful about the place that keeps regulars coming back
for lifetimes.
Gravediggers: 1 Prospect Sq., Glasnevin, Dublin 9; +353 1 830 7978; budget

Mulligans
A time capsule of beer drinking.To find out what a Dublin
pub looked like a couple of hundred years ago, one need
look no further than Mulligans of Poolbeg Street, which has
been in continuous operation since 1782.
The wood floors are permanently damp from generations of
beer slosh, the pew seating is uncomfortable and the
ceilings are lower than men of average height might prefer,
but it all adds to Mulligans ambiance.
It has been said many times that Mulligans pours the best Guinness in Dublin. If you drink
only one pint of the good stuff in Dublin, Mulligans is the place to do it.
Mulligan's: 8 Poolbeg St., Dublin 2; +353 1 677 5582; budget




Georges Street Arcade
As promised, knickknacks. Or is this bric-a-brac? Precious little Victorian-era British architecture
has survived (or, indeed, was ever constructed) in Dublin, but the Georges Street Arcade is
one example.
This long, airy shopping arcade was constructed of iconic red brick and wrought iron and
now houses a series of shops in the permanent retail spaces along each side, as well as
more temporary stalls down the middle, selling records, vintage clothing and knickknacks.
Georges Street is worth a stop as much for its architectural beauty as for the fun of digging
through the vendors goodies, and Simons Coffee Shop at the west end is a perennial
favorite for unemployed locals to hobnob or laze over The Irish Times.
George's Street Arcade: S. Great Georges St., Dublin 2; budget
Grafton Street
High-end shoppers in Dublin take it to the street.Dublins main shopping area runs right through the
city center, south of the River Liffey. Now a pedestrian-only zone during business hours,
Grafton Street owes much of its lovely ambiance to the red brick with which it was paved.
Stretching for several "blocks" -- if Dublin had such things -- Grafton Street is the Irish
equivalent of a British high street, boasting many international and local stores and the
famed Irish department store Brown Thomas, in case youve a hankering for Chanel or
Gucci.
Though often incredibly crowded with shoppers, especially on a Saturday, Grafton Street is a
one-stop affair for clothes hounds and musos alike. At the south end, the Stephens Green
Shopping Centre is a beautiful wrought iron Victorian shopping arcade home to even more
well-known brands.
Grafton Street: Dublin 2; moderate/expensive
11. Catch some traditional Irish sounds at the Cobblestone
The Cobblestone is a gem. The musicians' corner downstairs attracts traditional players whom you
would pay to see elsewhere, and the paying venue upstairs rarely books a duff band. It often
showcases traditional and folk music. Overall, it's cosy, while eschewing unnecessary frills; if you
want to avoid excessive paddy-whackery in favour of a genuine traditional Dublin pub atmosphere,
come here.
1. Experience Dublin as the locals do
Despite its unsavoury reputation in past years, Temple Bar is one of the city's most charming
neighbourhoods and residents are trying hard to keep it that way. Cobblestone streets, bars, cafs,
art galleries and architectural splendour harmoniously blend with old streetscapes and eco-friendly
schemes. Among the cultural attractions are Dublin's only art-house cinema at the Irish Film Institute,
the Gallery of Photography and the Project Arts Centre.
2. Sip a perfect pint at Kehoe's
If all you came to Dublin for is the Guinness, then camp out at Kehoe's. The bar's friendly staff keep
the mugs full and on a busy night the crowd huddles around the stairs - neighbourhood tavern style.
The elegant wooden fitting has an old-school character and the snugs are delightful, which makes
drinking here a rich experience. But a word of advice, the bathrooms are to be avoided if you fear
small spaces.
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3. Brush with royalty at the Dublin Castle
This isn't how you'd imagine a castle in the traditional sense. There's no moat, no drawbridge to lower
against invading hordes, no turrets from which to pour boiling oil. It's more a collection of 18th-century
administrative buildings, albeit fine ones, built on a medieval plan of two courtyards. Dublin
Castle hosts grand diplomatic or state functions, and occasional performances like concert recitals.
The beautiful interior is accessible on a pay-per-view basis, but you can wander freely around the
castle.
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12. Discover a well-kept secret at the Cake Caf
In a concealed courtyard, the Cake Caf is an adorable venture that has already won itself a loyal
following. The air inside is warm with the smell of heavenly own-made cakes, biscuits, pies and
cupcakes, sandwiches, great salads (caramelised pear, blue cheese and walnut) and some more
ambitious hot dishes. Everything is served on artfully mismatched crockery and the staff are
delightfully welcoming. A hidden treasure.
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13. Stroll through the Dubh Linn Gardens
If you don't want to pay to get into Dublin Castle then stroll around the Dubh Linn Gardens hidden
behind. It's the original place of the dubh linn (dark pool), from where the city drew its name and was
recently landscaped into a garden. Though most tourists don't know about it, it's extremely popular
with office goers as a lunch venue. Sometimes, it's also used as a helicopter-landing site.
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14. Get arty at the Dublin Fringe Festival
The Dublin Fringe festival (www.fringefest.com) is as established an event as its Scottish counterpart.
Usually a mixed bag of performances in September, the festival is dedicated to promoting new
companies, and showcasing experimental material. The emphasis, of course, is on the unusual and
the performances are innovative.
17. Style up your wardrobe
Loft Market, a New York-style indoor fashion market attracts local fashion junkies and hip students on
the trail of individual, one-off looks, which are the stock in trade of the young designers and artists
who share this space. There are plenty of vintage items of clothing and jewellery on sale.
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Christ Church Cathedral
Attractions
Catering to a minority religion in a country where even the majority religion has seriously fallen from favour in
recent years, Christ Church, like St...
Christ Church Place
Tags: Religious site/building, Temple Bar

Dublin Castle
Attractions
Formerly the seat of British power in Ireland, and efficiently infiltrated by spies during the Michael Collins era, this
isn't really a castle - no moat, no...
Dame Street
Tags: Other attraction, Temple Bar

Dublin Zoo
Attractions
One of the oldest zoos in the world (it was founded in 1830), Dublin's animal house is now home to 700 species,
including endangered snow leopards and...
Phoenix Park
Tags: Zoo/Wildlife park, Beyond the Centre, West of Centre

General Post Office
Attractions
Best known as the site of the Easter Rising in 1916, the GPO remains a potent symbol of Irish independence.
Designed by Francis Johnston in 1818, it was...
O'Connell Street
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Guinness Storehouse
Attractions
It may no longer be part of the active brewery but this 'visitor experience', housed in a six-storey listed building
dating from 1904, has become the...
St James's Gate
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Kilmainham Gaol
Attractions
Although it ceased to be used as a prison in 1924, this remains the best-known Irish lock-up and one of the most
fascinating buildings in the country. It...
Inchicore Road
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Leinster House
Attractions
Leinster House is the seat of the Irish Parliament, made up of the Dil (lower house) and the Seanad (senate or
upper house). The first of Dublin's great...
Kildare Street
Tags: Palace/Parliament, Temple Bar

National Library of Ireland
Attractions
Though the National Library is predominantly a research institution, some parts of it are open to the public. These
include the grand domed Reading Room -...
Kildare Street
Tags: Library/archive, Temple Bar

Old Library & Book of Kells
Attractions
'Kelly's Book', as it still gets called occasionally, is Trinity's most famous artefact, but it suffers slightly from Mona
Lisa syndrome: it's so endlessly...
Trinity College
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Oscar Wilde House
Attractions, Museums
Really somewhere that most people will observe from the outside, as the house is only open for viewings for
large groups. A major refurb has left it looking...
American College Dublin
Tags: Historic Home, St Stephen's Green & Around

St Patrick's Cathedral
Attractions
This, the largest church in Ireland, dates from the 13th century but was founded on a far older religious site
associated with St Patrick and dating from...
St Patrick's Close
Tags: Religious site/building, Monument, Temple Bar


If youre visiting on a shoestring, Dublin has an abundance of free attractions and
events for you to enjoy year round.

Galleries...

The Science Gallery on the Trinity College campus is the first of its kind in the world
and a movable feast of sensory wonders. Equally creative is the National Gallery of
Ireland. Keep your eyes peeled for Hellelil and Hilderbrand, The Meeting on the
Turret Stairs by Frederick William Burton.This masterpiece was recently voted
Irelands favourite painting. Stretch your mind and imagination with a visit to the Irish
Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) or take in an impressionist or two at the Dublin
City Gallery, The Hugh Lane.

Shopping & Dining...

Shopping in Dublin doesnt need to be a break-the-bank experience. For a taste of
real Dublin, the Liberty Market is a must see. Moore Street has an abundance of fruit
and vegetables at rock-bottom prices, and Asian Markets around the city stock a
multitude of products at bargain prices.

Dublins lunch and early bird specials are remarkable even in some of the more
traditionally expensive restaurants. Eateries on Parliament Street and Capel Street
are particularly easy on the pocket.
Temple Bar and Aungier Street have plenty of second hand shops where you can
rummage and pick up a potential gem. The Market Arcade on South Great Georges
Street is packed with compact stalls selling everything from chinese embroidered
dresses to fortune telling.


DUBLIN FESTIVAL SEASON
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Who knows what giddy suprises will be in store this year so pop a big reminder
in your diary for September and October for the return of Dublin Festival Season.
It is no secret that Dubliners love to party. Dublins unique spirit of fun and
entertainment is evident in the many festivals and events organised throughout the
year.
Dublin unleashes an explosion of festivals with Dublin Festival Season kicking off
in early September and running until the end of October.
With festivals and events celebrating everything from arts, architecture, music, film,
to food, Guinness and beer, fashion, sport theatre and literature; autumn presents
the perfect opportunity to visit this vibrant city of culture.
The many festivals you can catch during Dublin Festival Season:
Mountains to Sea DLR Book Festival
Dublin Fashion Festival
Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival
Oktoberfest
Culture Night
Dublin Theatre Festival
Hard Working Class Heroes
Open House Dublin
Bram Stoker Festival

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