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18 Dawson StreetDublin 2
The interior of the church was designed by Isaac Wills and completed in 1720. The original, partially completed facade was replaced by the present imposing neo-Romanesque structure by Sir Thomas Dean in 1868.
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Saint Patrick's Cathedral
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Saint Patrick's CloseDublin 8
 Saint Patrick's Cathedral has contributed much to Irish life throughout its long history. Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin. Jonathan Swift, Irish author and journalist, was dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral from 1713, the foremost prose satirist in ...
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Smithfield VillageDublin 7
 Smithfield is one of the most historic areas in Dublin city. Horse and Cattle trading have taken place here since 1664. Smithfield village has been developed into a sophisticated residential, commercial and cultural district, and also a contemporary cultural landscape, a village within the city. The cobbles public space hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year such a seasonal ...
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Cornmarket
High Street
Dublin 8
 Sited 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 century bishop of Rouen and patron saint of Normandy. The guild chapel of St. Anne houses an exhibition on the importance of St. Audoen's in the life of the medieval city. Visitors can also view the 17th century memorials to the Sparke and Duff families ...
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Meetinghouse Lane,
Off Capel Street (Boar's Head pub) and Mary's Abbey StreetDublin 1
 St. Mary's is one of Dublin's best kept medieval secrets. Once the wealthiest Cistercian abbey in Ireland, today it is unrecognisable. Two rooms remain, the Chapter House and the Slype. The Office of Public Works, joined with the Dublin Archaeological Society and the History of Art Department of Trinity College, Dublin, in putting together an interesting exhibition. Site is accessed by stairs ...
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Marlborough StreetDublin 1
 Though Catholic Dublin has not possessed a cathedral since the Reformation, for almost 200 years now St. Mary's Pro Cathedral has served as the 'mother-church' of the Dublin archdiocese.
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Church StreetDublin 7
 St 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 church dates from 1685- renovated in 1825. The peculiar dry atmospheric conditions in the vaults has resulted in the mummification of the corpses and visitors may see the result of this mummification on their guided tour. Also on display in the ...
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SwordsCounty Dublin
 Swords Castle is situated in the centre of the ancient town of Swords about 15 Km north of Dublin City.
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Back Lane,
Off Christchurch PlaceDublin 8
 A 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.
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Cherrymount Crescent,
Off Malahide Road,
Marino
Dublin 3
 The Casino is considered to be one of the finest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe. Designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfield, 1st Earl of Charlemont, The Casino meaning 'small house', surprisingly contains 16 rooms spread over 3 levels, some of which are finely decorated with ornate plasterwork and richly patterned marquetry floors. It is a box of ...
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