The resting place of 14 of the executed leaders of the insurrection of 1916. Read More
A 1960's Brutalist building set amid Trinity College's brilliant historic setting creates stark architectural contrast and delightful dissonance. Read More
It’s brash and showy, but this archetypal Dawson Street bar is still well worth a visit. One of the city’s first “superpubs” (in... Read More
At the long and narrow Cobblestone pub, in Smithfield, in the early evening and then again after dinner, musicians take turns depositing tall pints of... Read More
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is the largest group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. We&rsquo... Read More
Devitts on Camden Street is a great little pub for a chat and a couple of pints. The atmosphere is relaxed and the sound of conversation is all that... Read More
Combining the city’s two most famous exports—writers and beer—this long-running tour takes thirsty readers on a two-hour spin through... Read More
This temple to the city’s renowned stout—a product that’s helped sustain Ireland’s economy for centuries—is one of the country’s star tourist... Read More
Also known as the Dublin City Gallery, this delightful and manageable contemporary gallery is one of the city’s finest art spaces. The selection of work... Read More
Tucked away down an alley in Temple Bar, the Irish Film Institute is a cinema screening the best movies from Ireland and around the world; it has access... Read More
In a vast set of striking 17th-century buildings that were once the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, you’ll now find the Irish Museum of Modern Art, home to a... Read More
An old liquor store with a beveled-glass cashier's booth. Read More
After opening in 2011, the Little Museum of Dublin has proved its worth as one of the top tourist draws in the city. Set within in a grand townhouse on... Read More
One of the most atmospheric spots in Dublin, Marsh’s Library is a hauntingly beautiful building, which has barely changed in three centuries. Home to 25... Read More
A standout collection of European masters, the National Gallery contains an exhaustive representation of fine art. It opened its doors to the public... Read More
There are three branches of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin: Decorative Arts & History in Collins Barracks, Natural History on Merrion... Read More
This Victorian gem with its ornate molding and red velvet boxes is a Dublin institution, hosting a rotating schedule of stand-up comedy, big-name rock... Read More
When Paddy and Maureen O’Donoghue opened this bar in 1934, they invited local musicians to perform each night. Considered to be the birthplace of... Read More
Europe’s largest enclosed urban park—encompassing more than 1,700 acres—is set just two miles west from the city center. You can easily spend an entire... Read More
Though Dublin’s better known for its pub culture than its nightclubs, this converted train station has been packing in crowds since the early... Read More
The latest addition to the George’s Street scene takes a humorous angle on the current economic recession. The owners have outfitted the bar... Read More
The cheeses are displayed on long wooden tables and kept at a constant temperature of around 50 degrees. Read More
Karen Crawford’s boutique originally began life on Smock Alley in Temple Bar before moving to the heart of Dublin’s fashion hub on Drury... Read More
Walking into this somber, dignified Protestant church with its magnificent organ is certainly impressive—but the star attraction here is... Read More
One of the oldest in Dublin, The Stag's Head has stained-glass windows, a massive mahogany bar, and a snug—a small, enclosed space where women in... Read More
The Cobblestone is located at the top of Smithfield, near the Four Courts, in the North Inner City. The D7 area has recently become very trendy among... Read More
The best in Irish design is showcased in this Nassau Street store, handily located between Trinity College and the National Museum on Kildare Street.... Read More
Attending a true Dublin “trad session”—a group jam session featuring instruments like violin, mandolin, banjo, accordion, and uilleann... Read More
An oasis of tranquility in the teeming center of Dublin, this campus of wide green lawns and stately 16th-century buildings is the city’s undisputed... Read More
