http://www.visitdublin.comDublin's entertainment sectionen-usCopyright 2009 Dublin Tourism. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:53:28 GMT60http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1519The residence of the President of Ireland. Áras an Uachtaráin is open Saturdays only. Free admission tickets are issued at the Phoenix Park ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1519http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1377Ardgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries and is unique among Dublin’s Regional Parks for the magnificent views ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1377http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=2376The prestigious offices of Ireland's national bank began life as the first purpose-built parliament house in Europe. http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=2376http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1792Bewley's began in 1835 when Charles Bewley landed 2000 chests of tea into Dublin, The family business expanded into coffee and finally into Coffee ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1792http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=126The Book of Kells was written around the year 800 AD and is one of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts in the world.http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=126http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1362Whitefriar Street Church is one of the best known places of worship in the city. http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1362http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1334The Dean and Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral welcome visitors to Dublin's oldest building - the mother church of the dioceses of Dublin and ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1334http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=2374The Custom House, designed by the renowned James Gandon, was completed in 1791 and is one of Dublin's finest heritage buildings. It has played a ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=2374http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1336Have a Merry Medieval Christmas at Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre The Merry Medieval Christmas programme of Living History begins the last week ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1336http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=338Drimnagh Castle was, until 1954, one of the oldest continually inhabited castles in Ireland and is an outstanding example of an old feudal ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=338http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1337Dublin Castle is the heart of historic Dublin. In fact the city gets its name from the Black Pool - 'Dubh Linn' which was on the site of the present ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1337http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1340The Story of the Capital Exhibition in the atmospheric vaults of Dublin city Hall is an exciting multimedia exhibition which traces the evolution of ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1340http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1758Dublin Tourism is the official tourist board for Dublin, with responsibility for the marketing and promotion of leisure and business tourism in the ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1758http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=362The Dublinia & The Viking World exhibitions are amongst Dublin's most popular visitor attractions. The exhibitions reveal fascinating glimpses of the ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=362http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1525Farmleigh is situated in the north-west corner of the Phoenix Park and is adjacent to the Chapelizod and Castleknock areas of Dublin. It covers ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1525http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1310Dublin's GPO is a landmark building, situated prominently in the middle of O'Connell Street. It is the headquarters building for An Post, the ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1310http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=484Glasnevin Cemetery – Irelands Necropolis is a must see for those with an interest in Irish History & Heritage, Glasnevin Cemetery walking tour visits ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=484http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1529The imposing complex of Government Buildings on Upper Merrion Street was undertaken by the British administration in Ireland. Fortuitously, the ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1529http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1873James Joyce House of the Dead is one of Dublins most important literary and Historic buildings. Located in the City Centre, it is where Joyce set his ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1873http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1889The James Joyce Tower was one of a series of Martello towers built to withstand an invasion by Napoleon and now holds a museum devoted to the life ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1889http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=684If for no other reason, Kilmainham Gaol would be remarkable for being the biggest unoccupied gaol in these islands. As such, it gives the visitor ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=684http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1321Seat of Dail Eireann (House of Representatives) and Seannad Eireann (The Senate), which (together with the President) constitute the Oireachtas ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1321http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1322Lusk Heritage Centre comprises of a 9th century round tower, a medieval belfry and a 19th century church. They form a unit, although they were built ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1322http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1345Malahide Castle, set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, was both a fortress and a private home for nearly 800 years ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1345http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1320The Mansion House is the residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin and has been since 1715. It was here that the first Dail Eireann, the parliament of ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1320http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=761Marsh's Library, built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh (1638 - 1713) is the oldest public library in Ireland. It was designed by Sir William ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=761http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1749Exploring Ireland’s literary heritage, visiting award winning exhibitions or researching family history are just some of the many reasons to visit ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1749http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=865"You haven't seen Georgian Dublin until you've seen Newman House" Newman House is made up of two of the finest Georgian buildings in Dublin....http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=865http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1325The house is an excellent example of Georgian architecture as its many remarkable cornices, architraves and decorative centrepieces demonstrate ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1325http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1356Please note that the Castle may be closed in 2009 for renovations. Check website for further details, www.heritageireland.ie Rathfarnham Castle ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1356http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1736A magnificent late 17th Century Classical building with Chapel, Great Hall, formal Gardens, burial grounds and artists studios now home to Irish and ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1736http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1091Saint Patrick's Cathedral has contributed much to Irish life throughout its long history (it was founded in 1191). Admission Pri...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1091http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1357The Skerries Mills industrial heritage centre and town park comprises a watermill, 5-sail windmill and 4-sail windmill with associated mill races, ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1357http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1245Smithfield is one of the most historic areas in Dublin city. Horse and Cattle trading have taken place here since 1664. Smithfield village has ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1245http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1741Sited in the heart of the walled city, St. Audoen's is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. It is dedicated to St. Ouen, the 7th ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1741http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1326The interior of the church was designed by Isaac Wills and completed in 1720. The original, partially completed facade was replaced by the present ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1326http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1316St. Mary's is one of Dublin's best kept medieval secrets. Once the wealthiest Cistercian abbey in Ireland, today it is unrecognisable. Two rooms ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1316http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1331Though Catholic Dublin has not possessed a cathedral since the Reformation, for almost 200 years now St. Mary's Pro Cathedral has served as the ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1331http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1332St Michan's church is the oldest Parish Church (still in weekly use) on the north side of the river Liffey, originally founded in 1095,the present ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1332http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=2191Swords Castle is situated in the centre of the ancient town of Swords about 15 Km north of Dublin City. http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=2191http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1329A short distance south on the opposite side of High Street is the Tailor's Hall, dating from 1796 and the only remaining guild hall in Dublin.http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1329http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1324The Casino is considered to be one of the finest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe. Designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1324http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=2375Building work on this impressive Georgian building was begun in 1776 based on designs of architect Thomas Cooley. On the death of Cooley in 1784, ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=2375http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1355'Author of Many Plays' is the simple accolade to George Bernard Shaw on the plaque outside his birthplace and his Victorian home and early life ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1355http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1358Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, the College is in an enviable position in the very ...http://www.visitdublin.com/SeeAndDo/Detail.aspx?id=247&mid=1358