Why Visit Ireland in April and May? As naturalist John Muir says, “The mountains are calling…, and I must go.” Enjoy images of some of the Wild Atlantic Way mountains and hills in this photoblog to whet your peak-bagging appetite. Spring it! Here’s why you should visit Ireland in spring. Have you thought about visiting …
Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum Attached to the Botanic Gardens is Ireland’s most important national memorials, Glasnevin Cemetery. The main entrance is west on Finglas Road, but there is a somewhat hidden entrance from the Botanic Gardens. From just inside the main entrance, turn left and walk about a minute along the boundary to this “secret” …
Farmleigh House and Estate Just outside the western border of Phoenix Park is the former Guinness family holiday home turned Irish state mansion, Farmleigh. The vast house and lavish surrounding gardens were the longtime weekend residence of several generations of Ireland’s real first family. When the Guinness clan moved to even fancier digs in England, …
The fallout of the Easter Rising didn’t all happen at Kilmainham Gaol. In the nearby neighbourhood of Inchicore, over 3,000 rebels—men and women—were held at Richmond Barracks, a British military base being used at the time as a training centre for Irish-born soldiers shipping off to fight in World War I. In the crowded barracks, …
Discover Dublin’s distilling heritage on a guided tour of Teelings Distillery, and experience first-hand the sound, smell and feel of a fully operational distillery.
Irish Museum of Modern Art The Irish Museum of Modern Art or “IMMA”, is Ireland’s leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art. Attracting over 400,000 visitors a year, the Museum is Ireland’s most important collection of modern and contemporary Irish art and is housed in the elegant Royal Hospital …
Aviva Stadium The Aviva Stadium is a stunning and modern 51,700 capacity sports stadium located on Lansdowne Road in Dublin 4. The sports arena is Ireland’s first and only UEFA Elite stadium. The amphitheatre of today was built on the site of the oldest sports stadium in Europe, the former Lansdowne Road stadium, and has …
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is the largest Cathedral in Ireland and is the National Cathedral for the Church of Ireland. One of Ireland’s biggest and most popular visitor attractions and one of our top things to do in Dublin, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral was first built by the Anglo-Norman Bishop, John Comyn in 1192. …
National Gallery of Ireland The National Gallery of Ireland is a must see for any visiting Dublin art lovers. Situated in Merrion Square near the National Museum at Kildare Street, the gallery is an underrated attraction that is not to be missed. The Gallery boasts a collection of more than 2, 500 paintings as well …
Guinness Storehouse Located in the heart of Dublin’s St James’s Gate Brewery, Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s number one tourist attraction. Since opening in November 2000, Guinness Storehouse has attracted over 4 million visitors from every corner of the globe. Housed in an old fermentation plant that was constructed in 1902 and recently restored, now the …