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• General Post Office

  General Post Office

  General Post Office

  O'Connell Street

  Dublin's General Post Office is situated prominently in the middle of O'Connell Street. It is the headquarters for An Post, the Irish Postal Service, and the foundation stone was laid in 1814. It is well known as the stronghold of the 1916 Rising against British Rule. It houses a fantastic sculpture of of Cú Culainn, one of a series of Talking Statues.

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• Wood Quay

  Wood Quay

  Wood Quay

  Dublin Tourism Information Centre, Suffolk Street

  Wood Quay is the location where the Vikings first settled in the Dublin City in 841. Today, much of the quay is occupied by Dublin City Council’s Civil Offices. The dark wooden sculpture outside represents the prow of a Viking longship. The bronze plaques in the footpaths depict Viking artefacts. Inside the building is a section of City Wall dating from 1100A.D.

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• Howth Castle Cookery School

  Howth Castle Cookery School

  Howth Castle Cookery School

  Howth Castle, Deer Park, Howth Demesne

  This cookery school is a very unique experience, as it is located in the beautifully restored kitchens of Howth Castle, County Dublin. Howth Castle Cookery School offers a wide range of classes to suit all requirements.

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• Smock Alley Theatre, 1662

  Smock Alley Theatre, 1662

  Smock Alley Theatre, 1662

  7 Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar

  Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 is Ireland’s oldest, newest theatre, cultural and heritage site in a restored 17th century theatre on the banks of the River Liffey, Dublin City. With a varied artistic programme of theatre, dance, music, comedy and visual arts.

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• Dublin City Hall

  Dublin City Hall

  Dublin City Hall

  Dame St

  Dublin's City Hall, on Dame Street in Dublin City, was built by the Guild of Merchants and is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture. It is well worth a stop to view its beautiful dome, richly coloured murals, ornate marble floors, and statues.

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• Architectural History Ireland

  Architectural History Ireland

  Architectural History Ireland

  Merrion Square N, Saint Peter's

  The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) offer a range of 2½ and 3 hr Architectural History walking tours exploring Dublin’s history through its architecture and streetscapes.

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• Government Buildings

  Government Buildings

  Government Buildings

  Upper Merrion Street

  The quadrangle of Government Buildings on Upper Merrion Street in Dublin City is a fine example of Edwardian architecture built by the British administration in Ireland, with the foundation stone laid in 1904. It was opened as the Royal College of Science, then later shared by the Dublin Castle administration and University College Dublin, until 1989. Now it houses the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Finance and the Office of the Attorney General. Free tours are available on most Saturdays.

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• Phoenix Park

  Phoenix Park

  Phoenix Park

  The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed city park in Europe with 1,750 acres to explore all year round.

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• The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art

  The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art

  The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art

  Trinity College

  The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art, located just inside the Nassau Street entrance to Trinity College Dublin, is a must see for those interested in art. The Douglas Hyde's focus is on producing and commissioning new work, supporting international and Irish artists, and presenting ambitious solo exhibitions by significant artists of the present and the future.

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• Áras an Uachtaráin

  Áras an Uachtaráin

  Áras an Uachtaráin

  Áras an Uachtaráin is the official residence of the President of Ireland. Built in 1751, it's situated in Phoenix Park in County Dublin. Visitors are welcome to explore the "Irish White House" and surrounding formal gardens on free guided tours given on most Saturdays.

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• IMI Conference Centre & Residence

  IMI Conference Centre & Residence

  IMI Conference Centre & Residence

  Sandyford Road

  A purpose built executive business campus, set in 12 acres of woodland, located close to the business hubs of Sandyford and Dundrum on the southside of Dublin city. Easily accessible by LUAS, bus and major routes with 250 free car parking spaces.

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• Primrose Hill

  Primrose Hill

  Primrose Hill

  Primrose Lane

  Primrose Hill is a regency villa located in Lucan, County Dublin. The property is home to a large collection of perennials, as well as crocasmia and lobelias.

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• 12 Henrietta Street

  12 Henrietta Street

  12 Henrietta Street

  12 Henrietta Street

  @TheDrawingRoom - Great Events in Unique Dublin Venues.

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• Malahide Castle and Gardens

  Malahide Castle and Gardens

  Malahide Castle and Gardens

  Shannon Heritage

  Malahide Castle, set on 250 acres of parkland in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, was both a fortress and a private home for nearly 800 years and is an interesting mix of architectural styles. The Demesne has much to offer visitors of all ages: an award-winning children's playground, a fairy trail, a butterfly house, old abbey ruins, walking trails, Avoca Store & Café, guided tours of the castle interior and the Talbot Botanic Gardens with unusual specimens.

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• Tours Of The Government Buildings

  Tours Of The Government Buildings

  Tours Of The Government Buildings

  Government Buildings, Merrion Street

  The quadrangle of Government Buildings on Upper Merrion Street in Dublin City is a fine example of Edwardian architecture built by the British administration in Ireland, with the foundation stone laid in 1904. It was opened as the Royal College of Science, then later shared by the Dublin Castle administration and University College Dublin, until 1989. Now it houses the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Finance and the Office of the Attorney General. Free tours are available on most Saturdays.

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• James Joyce House of the Dead

  James Joyce House of the Dead

  James Joyce House of the Dead

  15 Usher's Island

  This historic building along the Liffey River in Dublin, built in 1775, became famous as the setting of James Joyce's story "The Dead". It was also used in the film version in 1987.

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• Royal Hospital Kilmainham

  Royal Hospital Kilmainham

  Royal Hospital Kilmainham

  Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Royal Hospital Kilmainham

  Built in 1680, the Royal Hospital Kilmainham is the oldest classical building in Ireland and was based on Les Invalides in Paris. It occupies the site of a former Medieval hospital and monastery. It contains a chapel, great hall, formal gardens, burial grounds and artist studios. It has also housed the IMMA since 1991, the Irish Museum of Modern Art.

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• The Four Courts

  The Four Courts

  The Four Courts

  Inns Quay

  Building work on this Georgian building began in 1776 based on designs of architect Thomas Cooley. On the death of Cooley in 1784, work continued, to an enhanced design by the renowned architect James Gandon. Sadly, in 1922 during the Civil War much of the building was destroyed, and centuries of public records were lost. It reopened in 1932. Many courthouses are historic buildings and all are free for the public to visit where you can learn first-hand about the judicial process.

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• Leinster House

  Leinster House

  Leinster House

  Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas, Kildare Street

  The seat of Dáil Éireann/ House of Representatives and Seanad Éireann/ the Senate, which constitute the Oireachtas/ National Parliament, was erected in 1745 and has served as the parliament building of the Republic of Ireland since 1922. It's design and floor plan inspired the The US White House . Free tours are available to the public.

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• Eighty Two Merrion Square

  Eighty Two Merrion Square

  Eighty Two Merrion Square

  82 Merrion Square

  Dublin's Eighty Two Merrion Square is a former home of the writer WB Yeats.

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