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DUBLIN<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
Welcome to<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong><br />
Galway<br />
Shannon<br />
Airport<br />
Kerry<br />
Airport<br />
Cork<br />
Airport<br />
Donegal<br />
Airport<br />
Sligo<br />
Ireland West<br />
Airport<br />
Limerick<br />
Cork<br />
Athlone<br />
Derry<br />
Larne<br />
Belfast<br />
Airport<br />
Belfast<br />
Kilkenny<br />
Waterford<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong><br />
Airport<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong><br />
Rosslare<br />
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1 National Museum of Ireland,<br />
Decorative Arts & History......................................... 7<br />
2 Hugh Lane Gallery................................................... 8<br />
3 GPO Museum.......................................................... 8<br />
4 Epic The Irish Emigration Museum.......................... 9<br />
5 Famine Memorial.................................................. 10<br />
6 National Museum of Ireland, Natural History........ 10<br />
7 National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology............ 11<br />
8 St. Stephen’s Green............................................... 11<br />
9 <strong>Dublin</strong> Castle......................................................... 12<br />
10 Teeling Whiskey Distillery..................................... 12<br />
11 Chester Beatty....................................................... 13<br />
12 Guinness Storehouse............................................ 14<br />
13 Farmleigh.............................................................. 15<br />
14 Roe & Co Distillery................................................. 15<br />
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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS Every care has been taken in the compilation of this<br />
guide to ensure its accuracy and compliance with the consumer protection<br />
laws. Glance Visitor Media cannot accept responsibility for errors or<br />
omissions, but where such are brought to our attention future editions of this<br />
guide will be amended accordingly and important changes will be reflected<br />
on our website and in the digital edition of this guide.<br />
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15 House of Names.................................................... 16<br />
16 Newbridge House & Farm..................................... 16<br />
17 Malahide Castle..................................................... 16<br />
18 Malahide to Portmarnock Walk............................. 16<br />
19 Swords Castle & Town Park.................................... 16<br />
20 Model Railway Museum........................................ 17<br />
21 Howth Seaside Fishing Village.............................. 17<br />
22 Malahide Maritime Village.................................... 17<br />
23 The Round Tower Clondalkin................................. 17<br />
24 Kildare Village....................................................... 18<br />
25 Kildare Town Heritage Centre................................ 18<br />
26 Irish National Stud & Gardens............................... 20<br />
Great Lighthouses of Ireland................................. 20<br />
27 Beyond The Trees Avondale................................... 21<br />
28 Wicklow’s Historic Gaol......................................... 22<br />
29 Powerscourt Distillery & Visitor Centre.................. 22<br />
Beyond <strong>Dublin</strong> 23<br />
30 Visit Armagh.......................................................... 23<br />
31 The Old Rail Trail Greenway................................... 24<br />
32 Carlingford Lough Ferry......................................... 25<br />
33 Carlingford Lough Cruises..................................... 25<br />
34 Crawford Art Gallery.............................................. 26<br />
Limerick Greenway................................................ 26<br />
Visit Clare.............................................................. 27<br />
35 House of Waterford............................................... 28<br />
Travel Information................................................. 29<br />
A-Z Index 30<br />
Beyond <strong>Dublin</strong> Map of Attractions 31<br />
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Enjoy your Visit to<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong><br />
We hope you have a wonderful time in <strong>Dublin</strong>, and the rest of Ireland.<br />
To help you make the most of your trip, this Daily <strong>Adventure</strong> Visitor<br />
Guide features the Region’s top attractions, activities and experiences.<br />
When you find something special, tell us about it and you could win a<br />
€750 Go Anywhere Gift Card from IrelandHotels.com (see page 2).<br />
Essential Travel Advice<br />
OPEN DATES AND TIMES:<br />
Open dates and times may be subject to change,<br />
and can vary throughout the seasons and day<br />
of week.<br />
Businesses indicating ‘Open Year-Round’<br />
often close at certain times, for example,<br />
during Christmas time. Therefore, we strongly<br />
recommend that you check dates and times<br />
in advance of travel, close to the date of your<br />
planned visit – particularly if you are travelling<br />
distances. You should do this by checking the<br />
website of the attraction, activity or experience<br />
of interest - or give them a call to get the latest<br />
information.<br />
CORE OPERATING TIMES:<br />
The core operating times for many tourism<br />
businesses are typically between 10:00 and<br />
17:00h, with the last entry one hour or more<br />
before closing. Many also operate extended<br />
operating times during the high season when<br />
there are more hours of daylight. It is always best<br />
to check their times in advance of visiting.<br />
BOOKING REQUIREMENTS:<br />
Many attractions, activities, and entertainments,<br />
require advance booking for tours and visits.<br />
Some entertainments and activities also operate<br />
subject to demand. You should always check to<br />
see if booking is required.<br />
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Associate Member of<br />
LES CLEFS D’OR<br />
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I S H<br />
B R A N C H
DUBLIN CITY<br />
NATIONAL<br />
MUSEUM OF<br />
IRELAND–<br />
DECORATIVE<br />
ARTS &<br />
HISTORY<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
National Museum of Ireland<br />
Collins Barracks, Benburb Street,<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> 7<br />
D07 XKV4<br />
Tel: 01-677 7444<br />
www.museum.ie<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Red): Museum<br />
Dart: Connolly<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily, Year Round.<br />
Closed on 25/26 December and<br />
Good Friday<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Museum Shop selling gifts, books,<br />
jewellery and replica items.<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Home to a wide range<br />
of objects<br />
The National Museum of Ireland —Decorative Arts & History<br />
is located at one of <strong>Dublin</strong>’s most impressive, historic sites.<br />
This former military barracks is home to two fascinating<br />
and completely diverse collections. Decorative arts<br />
encompasses silver, ceramics, glassware, furniture, clothing,<br />
jewellery and coins while the military history collection tells<br />
of Ireland’s military and revolutionary past.<br />
Exhibition highlights include The Irish Wars 1919–1923,<br />
which forms part of the permanent exhibition ‘Soldiers and<br />
Chiefs’, but it has been substantially reimagined as part of<br />
the Museum’s Decade of Centenaries Commemorations.<br />
For more information and history about Irish soldiers, visit<br />
the exhibition Soldiers & Chiefs—The Irish at War at Home<br />
and Abroad from 1550 to the present day, and Eileen<br />
Gray, exploring the life and work of the iconic 20th century<br />
designer.<br />
The museum offers a year-round programme of workshops,<br />
talks and tours for all ages and a changing programme of<br />
temporary<br />
exhibitions on<br />
historical and<br />
contemporary<br />
themes.<br />
There is also<br />
a gift shop<br />
on-site.<br />
FAMILY<br />
FUN-FILLED DAYS<br />
The National Museum of Ireland offers events for<br />
families, students and adults. Check the Calendar of<br />
Events online for information.<br />
Discover the Museum shops located in Collins<br />
Barracks and Kildare Street, offering unique highquality<br />
gifts.<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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DUBLIN CITY<br />
HUGH LANE GALLERY<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
An oasis of calm in a bustling city<br />
Visit the Hugh Lane Gallery to experience a world-class collection<br />
of modern and contemporary art in the heart of <strong>Dublin</strong> City.<br />
Here you can look inside the renowned Francis Bacon’s Studio<br />
and see works by Manet, Monet, Renoir and Degas alongside<br />
works by leading Irish and international contemporary artists.<br />
The Gallery is a calm space where visitors can relax while<br />
enjoying the City’s art collection and temporary exhibitions, rest in<br />
the café and browse the bookshop.<br />
For a full list of programmes and events, visit www.hughlane.ie<br />
Hugh Lane Gallery<br />
Charlemont House,<br />
Parnell Square Nth, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1<br />
D01 F2X9<br />
Tel: 01–222 5564<br />
www.hughlane.ie<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Green): Parnell, O’Connell<br />
Upper<br />
Dart: Connolly, Tara Street<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Open Tues to Sun, Year Round.<br />
Admission: Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Gallery is Fully Accessible.<br />
Café and bookshop are open during<br />
Gallery hours<br />
Parking: Nearby<br />
GPO MUSEUM<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
Explore the 1916 Easter Rising and<br />
Modern Irish History<br />
The GPO (General Post Office) is one of Ireland’s most famous<br />
buildings and the award-winning GPO Museum is a must-see<br />
on any visit to <strong>Dublin</strong>. Witness Ireland’s history from revolution to<br />
modern times dramatically unfold before your eyes!<br />
The building was the headquarters of the 1916 Easter Rising<br />
which set in motion a chain of events which would ultimately<br />
lead to the creation of the Irish Republic.<br />
Key moments that shaped Ireland’s history are brought to life<br />
through electronic touch screens, film, video, audio-visual booths,<br />
sound and authentic artefacts.<br />
GPO Museum<br />
O’Connell Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
D01 F5P2<br />
Tel: 01-872 1916<br />
www.gpowitnesshistory.ie<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas: (Red) Abbey Street;<br />
(Green) O’Connell-GPO / Marlborough<br />
Dart: Connolly<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Tues to Sat 10:00-17:00h Last<br />
admission 16:00h Closed Public<br />
Holidays & Dec 24th<br />
Admission: Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Self-guided visit, Audio guides<br />
in English, Irish, French, German,<br />
Spanish & Italian.<br />
Disabled access throughout<br />
Parking:<br />
Multi-storey car parks nearby<br />
Page 8 Map of attractions and entertainments , see page 4
DUBLIN CITY<br />
EPIC<br />
THE IRISH<br />
EMIGRATION<br />
MUSEUM<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum<br />
The CHQ Building,<br />
Custom House Quay, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1<br />
D01 R9Y0<br />
Tel: 01-906 0861<br />
www.epicchq.com<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Red): George’s Dock<br />
DART: Connolly Station/Tara Station<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Open 10.00-18.45h / Last entry is<br />
17.00h / Open 7 days a week<br />
Admission: Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Book online and use code<br />
ADVENTURE10 to avail of a 10%<br />
discount.<br />
After your EPIC visit, check out the<br />
Irish Family History Centre onsite<br />
where you can discover your own Irish<br />
ancestry.<br />
Parking: Nearby<br />
Book Tickets<br />
View Video<br />
Europe’s Leading Tourist<br />
Attraction 2019, 2020 & 2021<br />
You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold at EPIC, but you’ll<br />
discover what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the<br />
borders of Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants<br />
who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even<br />
outlaws all over the world.<br />
If you’re one of the 70 million people worldwide that claim<br />
Irish heritage and ancestry, this museum will feel like the<br />
start of a homecoming, connecting you and your story to so<br />
many others.<br />
Discover Ireland from the outside in and find out why<br />
saying “I’m Irish” is one of the biggest conversation starters,<br />
no matter where you are. EPIC tells the moving and<br />
unforgettable stories of those who left the island of Ireland,<br />
and how they influenced and shaped the world. EPIC<br />
embraces the past and the future with 1,500 years of Irish<br />
history and culture housed in its atmospheric vaults.<br />
Experience this breath-taking story through twenty<br />
interactive galleries, complete with touch screens, motion<br />
sensor quizzes and a feast of powerful audio and video that<br />
bring Irish history to life. Watch characters from the past tell<br />
tales of adventure and perseverance, conflict and discovery,<br />
belief and community<br />
EXPLORE IRELAND’S<br />
DARK HISTORY<br />
AT THE JEANIE<br />
JOHNSTON<br />
The Jeanie Johnston tells<br />
the story of the thousands<br />
of people who fled the<br />
Famine and embarked on a<br />
treacherous voyage in the<br />
hope of a better life. Be transported back in time to<br />
join them on their grueling journey. Learn about the<br />
ship’s history before going below deck to experience<br />
the cramped quarters where passengers spent most<br />
of their time. Learn about their grim voyage and what<br />
fate awaited them.<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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DUBLIN CITY<br />
FAMINE MEMORIAL<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
Poignant reminders of<br />
the Great Famine<br />
The Famine statues on Custom House Quay were designed and<br />
crafted by renowned <strong>Dublin</strong> sculptor Rowan Gillespie in 1997.<br />
The figures of starving men, women and children are haunting<br />
and unforgettable. The location of these sculptures is of particular<br />
importance since one of the first voyages of the Famine period<br />
departed from this quay in 1846. The cause of the Famine is<br />
blamed on a potato disease commonly known as potato blight.<br />
Almost 1 million people died during this time, and a million more<br />
emigrated.<br />
Famine Memorial<br />
Custom House Quay,<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> 1<br />
D01 W6X0<br />
www.yourdailyadventure.com<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Red): Georges Dock<br />
Dart: Tara Street<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Visit Year-Round<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
NATIONAL MUSEUM<br />
OF IRELAND- NATURAL<br />
HISTORY<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
Galleries of animals from<br />
Ireland and overseas<br />
Built-in 1856, the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History<br />
is a magnificent Victorian artefact in its own right. Sometimes<br />
described as ‘a museum of a museum’.<br />
The ground floor only of the museum has recently reopened,<br />
Irish Animals including an iconic Giant Irish Deer, a selection of<br />
Blaschka Glass Models, and the Wonder Cabinet with its handson<br />
display for inquisitive young minds are on display. For further<br />
information visit www.museum.ie. Admission is free.<br />
National Museum of Ireland<br />
Merrion Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2, D02 F627<br />
Tel: 01-677 7444<br />
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/<br />
Natural-History<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Green): St. Stephen’s Green,<br />
Dawson, Trinity<br />
DART: <strong>Dublin</strong> Pearse<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily year round, closed<br />
December 25/26 and Good Friday.<br />
Admission: Entry Free<br />
Parking: On-street<br />
Page 10 Map of attractions and entertainments , see page 4
DUBLIN CITY<br />
NATIONAL MUSEUM<br />
OF IRELAND–<br />
ARCHAEOLOGY<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
National<br />
repository for all<br />
archaeological<br />
objects<br />
This museum is home to an extraordinary range of iconic<br />
treasures including the Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the<br />
Derrynaflan Hoard. From Prehistoric Ireland to Ancient Egypt, you<br />
can see archaeological artefacts dating from 7000 BC up to the<br />
20th century.<br />
Highlights include the world-famous Iron Age ‘bog bodies’, an<br />
exhibition of prehistoric Irish gold, and an early medieval book of<br />
psalms known as the Faddan More Psalter.<br />
The museum offers workshops, talks and tours, and exhibitions.<br />
There is also a gift shop. Admission Free.<br />
National Museum of Ireland<br />
Kildare Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2, D02 FH48<br />
Tel: 01-677 7444<br />
www.museum.ie<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Green): St. Stephen’s Green,<br />
Dawson, Trinity<br />
Dart: Pearse<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily, Year-Round.<br />
Closed 25th & 26th December and<br />
Good Friday<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Museum Shop selling gifts, books,<br />
jewellery and replica items<br />
Parking: Nearby<br />
ST. STEPHEN’S GREEN<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
The largest of <strong>Dublin</strong>’s main<br />
Georgian Squares<br />
Near Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green is Ireland’s best known<br />
Victorian Public Park.<br />
The 9-hectare park has been maintained in the original Victorian<br />
layout, centred on a formal garden with spectacular plants.<br />
Over 3.5km of pathways are accessible for all users. A large lake<br />
fed by an artificial waterfall is home to ducks and other waterfowl.<br />
There is also a garden for the blind with scented plants that are<br />
labelled in Braille and can withstand handling.<br />
There are also many sculptures, a children’s playground, and a<br />
bandstand for summer concerts.<br />
St. Stephen’s Green<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> 2<br />
www.heritageireland.ie<br />
SatNav: 53.3397, -6.2605<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Green): St. Stephen’s Green<br />
Dart: Pearse<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Gardens Open Daily, Year-Round<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Playground, garden for the<br />
visually impaired<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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DUBLIN CITY<br />
DUBLIN CASTLE<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
Historic<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong><br />
Once the centre<br />
of British rule in<br />
Ireland, from1204<br />
to 1922, <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
Castle is now the<br />
setting for some of<br />
the Irish nation’s<br />
most important<br />
state ceremonies.<br />
Go on a journey<br />
through time, from<br />
British rule to Irish<br />
independence and<br />
beyond.<br />
Tickets can be purchased at the Castle’s visitor reception desk<br />
in the State Apartments (upper courtyard) or online at<br />
www.dublincastle.ie.<br />
Visit the website for admission rates. The Dubh Linn Gardens are<br />
free.<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> Castle<br />
Dame Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2, D02 TN97<br />
Tel: 01-645 8813<br />
www.dublincastle.ie<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Green): Trinity/St. Stephen’s<br />
Green<br />
Dart: Tara Street<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open: Open Daily, 09:45-17:45h<br />
Last admission 17:15h<br />
Admission:<br />
Visit www.dublincastle.ie for<br />
admission rates<br />
Information: Ticket office in the<br />
State Apartments. The Dubh Linn<br />
Gardens are free of charge<br />
Parking: Nearby<br />
TEELING WHISKEY<br />
DISTILLERY<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
The Spirit of <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
Experience first-hand the sounds and smells of a fully operational<br />
distillery. The Teeling Whiskey Distillery is <strong>Dublin</strong>’s premiere<br />
destination for whiskey fans and for anyone with an interest in the<br />
history of <strong>Dublin</strong> Distilling.<br />
Located in the heart of <strong>Dublin</strong> City, in the historic Liberties, the<br />
Teeling Whiskey Distillery is the first new distillery in <strong>Dublin</strong> for<br />
over 125 years and home to the Spirit of <strong>Dublin</strong>.<br />
International language app available in French, German, Spanish,<br />
Italian, Dutch and Mandarin.<br />
Teeling Whiskey Distillery<br />
13–17 Newmarket, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8<br />
D08 KD91<br />
Tel: 01-531 0888<br />
www.teelingdistillery.com<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Green): St. Stephen’s Green<br />
Dart: Pearse St.<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily, Year-Round.<br />
Please check website for times and<br />
bookings.<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Gift Shop and Café open daily<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
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DUBLIN CITY<br />
CHESTER<br />
BEATTY<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
Artistic treasures from<br />
around the world<br />
Chester Beatty<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> Castle, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2<br />
D02 AD92<br />
Tel: 01-407 0750<br />
www.chesterbeatty.ie<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Green): Trinity/St. Stephen’s<br />
Green. Luas (Red): Jervis<br />
Dart: Tara Street<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily, Mar to Oct.<br />
Open Tues to Sun, Nov to Feb<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free, Donations Welcome<br />
Information:<br />
Silk Road Café. Shop with a wide<br />
selection of books and gifts<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Take a journey across continents, countries and peoples, as<br />
you discover treasures of rare quality and beauty from across<br />
the globe. The only Irish museum to ever win European<br />
Museum of the Year, this award-winning, visitor attraction<br />
showcases rich and diverse exhibitions of miniature<br />
paintings, decorative arts, manuscripts, prints and drawings,<br />
from Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe – all<br />
donated to the Irish nation by American mining magnate<br />
and philanthropist, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968).<br />
Admission is FREE.<br />
Searching for that unique<br />
gift, souvenir or just want to<br />
treat yourself? Handpicked<br />
from around the world and<br />
from Ireland, our gift shop<br />
stocks an eclectic mix of art<br />
prints and books, exhibition<br />
catalogues, jewellery,<br />
homeware and Irish<br />
crafts - some reflecting the<br />
global reach of the worldrenowned<br />
collections.<br />
SILK ROAD CAFÉ<br />
On-site café providing the perfect rest-stop during<br />
your visit. Based on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean<br />
cuisine, with a focus on home cooking and using only the<br />
freshest ingredients, the dishes served reflect the global<br />
reach of the collections - with Middle Eastern, North<br />
African, Mediterranean, vegetarian and celiac friendly<br />
dishes served on a daily basis.<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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DUBLIN CITY<br />
GUINNESS<br />
STOREHOUSE<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
Brewery experience telling<br />
the tale of Ireland’s famous<br />
beer<br />
Guinness Storehouse<br />
St James Gate, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8<br />
D08 VF8H<br />
Tel: 01-408 4800<br />
www.guinness-storehouse.com<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Red): James’s<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
Open all year.<br />
Mon 10:00–17:00h<br />
Tues 12:00–17:00h<br />
Wed & Thurs 12:00–17:00h<br />
Fri & Sat 10:00–18:00h<br />
Sun 10:00–17:00h<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Visit the Guinness Retail Store to<br />
browse exclusive beers and limited<br />
edition clothing collections plus<br />
engrave your own Guinness glass to<br />
take home, the perfect gift for any<br />
occasion.<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
The Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s number one visitor<br />
attraction, gives Guinness lovers the chance to experience<br />
the history, heart, and soul of Ireland’s most iconic beer. A<br />
visit to the Home of Guinness includes a behind-the-scenes<br />
look at the craft of brewing a pint of the Black Stuff, an<br />
exhibition and cinema room dedicated to vintage Guinness<br />
advertising, and the chance to enjoy a pint in the Gravity Bar<br />
while enjoying <strong>Dublin</strong>’s best view.<br />
Housed at St. James’s Gate in the heart of <strong>Dublin</strong>’s<br />
Liberties, the seven floors of the Guinness Storehouse<br />
were built through a €42 million redevelopment of a<br />
113-year-old former Guinness fermentation plant. Since<br />
2000, the Guinness Storehouse has continually been<br />
enhanced, developing its experience to exceed consumers’<br />
expectations. The newly revamped Gravity Bar is the latest<br />
example of this. The panoramic bar, located on the seventh<br />
floor, has more than doubled in size, and is now structured<br />
as a figure of eight, giving stunning views across the <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
cityscape.<br />
ENJOY THE BEST<br />
VIEWS IN DUBLIN AT<br />
THE GRAVITY BAR<br />
Prepare to have your<br />
breath taken away by<br />
the recently doubled<br />
Gravity Bar, on the<br />
seventh floor of the<br />
Guinness Storehouse.<br />
With unparalleled<br />
panoramic views of<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong>, order your included pint of Guinness and<br />
take a seat to relax and watch the world go by from<br />
under you. One of the highest points in <strong>Dublin</strong> city,<br />
we advise timing your visit with sunset for those<br />
golden hour views.<br />
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DUBLIN CITY<br />
FARMLEIGH<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
The official Irish State guesthouse<br />
Farmleigh provides premier accommodation and facilities to<br />
visiting dignitaries and guests.<br />
Built in the late eighteenth century, it was purchased in 1873<br />
by Edward Cecil Guinness, first Earl of Iveagh and the greatgrandson<br />
of Arthur Guinness, of the famous Guinness Brewery.<br />
Farmleigh House holds art collections and the Benjamin<br />
Iveagh collection of rare books, bindings and manuscripts. The<br />
32-hectare estate features an art gallery, a working farm, walled<br />
and sunken gardens, and scenic lakeside walks.<br />
Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Hub in Farmleigh or<br />
online at www.farmleigh.ie.<br />
Farmleigh House<br />
Phoenix Park, <strong>Dublin</strong> 15<br />
D15 TD50<br />
Tel: 01-815 5914<br />
www.farmleigh.ie<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Luas (Red): Heuston/Museum<br />
Dart: Connolly<br />
Bus: See page 29<br />
Open:<br />
10th March - 31st December<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply. See website for details<br />
Information:<br />
Café & picnic area on-site<br />
Parking: On-site<br />
ROE & CO DISTILLERY<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
Where fun and flavour come to life<br />
through a truly immersive Irish<br />
whiskey experience<br />
Visitors to Roe & Co Distillery can call into the Power House Bar<br />
to enjoy some whiskey classics, or try out their exciting distillery<br />
experience — the Flavours Experience and the Blending<br />
Experience. The Flavours Experience is perfect for cocktail lovers<br />
who are eager to test their cocktail-making skills and learn about<br />
the five key pillars of flavour - sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami. If<br />
you opt for the Blending Experience, you’ll get an exclusive insight<br />
into the Roe & Co 106 blend and learn how to craft the perfect Old<br />
Fashioned.<br />
Roe & Co Distillery<br />
92 James Street, The Liberties, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8<br />
D08 YYW9<br />
Tel: 01-643 5999<br />
www.roeandcowhiskey.com/<br />
Open:<br />
Power House Bar: Mon: 12:30-17:00h<br />
Thurs: 12:30-20:30h; Fri & Sat: 12:30-<br />
21:30h; Sun: 12:30-19:30h<br />
Flavours and Blending Experience<br />
Mon: 12:00-16:00h; Thurs: 12:00-<br />
18:30h; Fri & Sat: 12:00-19:30h<br />
Sun: 12:00-17:30h<br />
Admission: Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Retail store with the latest whiskey<br />
collection, premium glassware,<br />
cocktail kits, Roe & Co branded<br />
clothing and accessories.<br />
Parking: Nearby<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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DUBLIN CITY / COUNTY<br />
HOUSE OF NAMES<br />
8 Fleet Street &<br />
26 Nassau Street,<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
NEWBRIDGE HOUSE<br />
& FARM<br />
Donabate, Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
Explore your family’s heritage.<br />
Hand-Painted Coats of Arms are<br />
beautifully crafted and make<br />
timeless Wedding, Birthday and<br />
Christmas Gifts. All recorded<br />
Nationalities available and<br />
Heraldic pieces are shipped<br />
worldwide. View superbly<br />
crafted; Shields, Embroideries,<br />
Parchments, Seal Rings and<br />
Family Histories in-store or online.<br />
www.houseofnames.ie<br />
Step back in time in Ireland’s only<br />
intact Georgian mansion and estate,<br />
nestled among the wildflower<br />
meadows of Newbridge Demesne.<br />
Visitors can learn about its illustrious<br />
past on a guided tour through<br />
three centuries of history. Explore<br />
Newbridge Farm, where there are<br />
many traditional and rare breeds.<br />
Follow the interactive discovery trail<br />
through the courtyard, paddocks and<br />
pastures and say hello to the ponies,<br />
pigs, goats, chicks, bunnies, birds<br />
and more. See website for house tour<br />
details.<br />
Newbridge House & Farm<br />
Hearse Road,<br />
Newbridge Demesne,<br />
Donabate, Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
K36 VR90<br />
www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com<br />
Open:<br />
Newbridge House and<br />
Newbridge Farm and Farm<br />
Discovery Trail Open Year-<br />
Round, closed on Mondays<br />
October to March. See website<br />
for details<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
MALAHIDE<br />
CASTLE<br />
Malahide, Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
Visit the magnificent medieval castle<br />
with a dramatic 800 year heritage, just<br />
minutes away from <strong>Dublin</strong> city centre.<br />
Setting down roots in the medieval<br />
era, generations of the Talbot family<br />
called Malahide Castle home. Hear<br />
their stories, explore the collections,<br />
and see the rooms where they lived.<br />
Discover the central part this castle<br />
played in Irish political and social<br />
life on a guided tour. You can also<br />
explore the surrounding 260 acres of<br />
lush parkland, tranquil gardens and<br />
Butterfly House.<br />
Malahide Castle<br />
and Gardens<br />
Malahide Demesne,<br />
Malahide,<br />
Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
K36 YP65<br />
www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Malahide Castle, Fairy Trail<br />
and Walled Garden are open<br />
year-round<br />
See website for details and tour<br />
times<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
MALAHIDE TO<br />
PORTMARNOCK WALK<br />
Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
This 4km elevated scenic coastal<br />
walk includes wide paths, perfect<br />
to accommodate families,<br />
buggies, and walkers.<br />
www.enjoymalahide.com<br />
SWORDS CASTLE<br />
& TOWN PARK<br />
Swords, Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
www.fingal.ie<br />
This castle &<br />
park are located<br />
right in the heart<br />
of Swords village<br />
and are the<br />
perfect backdrop<br />
for a picnic or a<br />
walk for some<br />
fresh air!<br />
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COUNTY DUBLIN<br />
MODEL RAILWAY<br />
MUSEUM<br />
Malahide, Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
HOWTH SEASIDE<br />
FISHING VILLAGE<br />
Howth, Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
Visit The Casino Model Railway<br />
Museum to experience the iconic<br />
model railway collection crafted<br />
by Cyril Fry, now housed in the<br />
beautifully restored Casino cottage<br />
in the heart of Malahide Village and<br />
just a 10 minute walk from Malahide<br />
Castle. The Casino cottage, described<br />
as one of the finest thatched cottages<br />
in the country, has been a landmark<br />
in the picturesque village of Malahide<br />
for over 200 years. Take an intriguing<br />
self-guided tour through this truly<br />
spectacular Model Railway Museum.<br />
Model Railway Museum<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> Road<br />
Malahide, Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
K36 TW67<br />
www.modelrailwaymuseum.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open Year-Round<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
A vibrant seaside village with a<br />
castle, outdoor markets, various<br />
walking trails and even an island<br />
bird sanctuary—Ireland’s Eye.<br />
www.fingal.ie<br />
MALAHIDE<br />
MARITIME VILLAGE<br />
Malahide, Co. <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
This picturesque<br />
maritime village<br />
with traditional<br />
shop fronts,<br />
cobbled streets,<br />
stylish stores<br />
and an array of<br />
restaurants &<br />
pubs.<br />
www.enjoymalahide.com<br />
THE ROUND TOWER<br />
CLONDALKIN<br />
Clondalkin, <strong>Dublin</strong> 22<br />
1 Tower, 1,000 years of history<br />
The visitor centre contains an interactive exhibition exploring<br />
Clondalkin’s medieval origins from the foundation of Saint<br />
Crónan Mo-Chua’s monastery, to revealing intriguing clues to<br />
Ireland’s Viking past. Suitable for all ages, it tells the story of over<br />
1000 years of history. Visit East Village @Round Tower, a modern<br />
New York style café serving specialty coffee, breakfast, lunch<br />
& sweet treats in the heart of Clondalkin village. Dine indoors<br />
or outdoors and enjoy the scenic monastic gardens. Immerse<br />
yourself in Ireland’s history, meet exciting characters and imagine<br />
what Ireland’s past was like.<br />
The Round Tower Clondalkin<br />
Brú Chrónáin, Tower Road,<br />
Clondalkin, <strong>Dublin</strong> 22<br />
D22 DV56<br />
Tel: 01-555 4648<br />
www.theroundtower.ie<br />
Public Transport:<br />
For information on bus services,<br />
please visit<br />
www.transportforireland.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily, Year-Round<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Fully accessible with designated<br />
parking, lift and toilet facilities<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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KILDARE<br />
KILDARE VILLAGE<br />
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare<br />
Your adventure starts here<br />
Discover a shopping experience like no other at Kildare Village,<br />
just an hour from <strong>Dublin</strong>. Explore over 100 luxury fashion and<br />
lifestyle boutiques, all offering spectacular year-round savings.<br />
Enjoy delicious food and drink from an array of restaurants and<br />
cafés as well as a host of five-star services.<br />
If you’re travelling by car, take junction 13 on the M7 and enjoy<br />
ample free parking. Or opt for a coach journey with regular<br />
services from <strong>Dublin</strong> city centre including <strong>Dublin</strong> Coach which<br />
conveniently stops right outside the Village.<br />
Kildare Village<br />
Nurney Road, Co. Kildare<br />
R51 R265<br />
Tel: 045-520 501<br />
www.kildarevillage.com<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily, Year-Round, closed<br />
Dec 25<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Shopping, Restaurants, Playground,<br />
Hands Free Shopping, Personal<br />
Shopping (by appointment), Guest<br />
Services.<br />
Scan QR code for savings.<br />
*Terms and Conditions apply<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Scan for<br />
Savings<br />
enjoy 10%<br />
saving*<br />
KILDARE TOWN HERITAGE<br />
CENTRE<br />
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare<br />
A great way to start your journey<br />
around one of Ireland’s oldest towns.<br />
The Centre is located in a restored<br />
18th Century market house and<br />
hosts an engaging new virtual reality<br />
experience ‘Legends of Kildare’.<br />
Whether you are a visitor or a local<br />
looking for history or adventure<br />
Kildare has something to offer. We<br />
look forward to your visit.<br />
Souvenir shop, virtual reality<br />
experience, and a Free self-guided<br />
walking tour are available.<br />
Kildare Heritage Centre<br />
and Tourist Information<br />
Market House, Market Square,<br />
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare<br />
R51 T189<br />
Tel: 045-530 672<br />
www.kildareheritage.com<br />
Open:<br />
Open Mon to Sat, 09.30-<br />
17:00h<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Read this<br />
Visitor Guide<br />
as a Digital<br />
Flip Book<br />
You can read this<br />
Daily <strong>Adventure</strong> Guide<br />
as a Flip Brochure on<br />
your phone or tablet.<br />
It’s so handy - with links to<br />
wherever you want to go!<br />
See page 6<br />
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KILDARE<br />
The possibilities<br />
are endless at Kildare Village<br />
Embrace your ultimate fashion adventure with fresh collections from 100 boutiques.<br />
Discover extraordinary designers, extraordinary experiences and extraordinary prices.<br />
Enjoy delicious food and drink from an array of restaurants and cafés as well as a host of<br />
five-star services such as personal shopping, a concierge and reserved parking.<br />
Kildare Village, where memories are made.<br />
To find out more, visit KildareVillage.com<br />
Discover more<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice © Kildare and Village Tips <strong>2023</strong> 01/23on page 6.<br />
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KILDARE<br />
IRISH NATIONAL STUD<br />
& GARDENS<br />
Tully, Co. Kildare<br />
Meet the Living Legends,<br />
Love the Gardens<br />
The Irish National Stud prides itself on being enjoyed by visitors<br />
from all over the world. It’s a unique attraction of outstanding beauty<br />
that is home to magnificent horses & sumptuous gardens. Meet<br />
the equine Living Legends, stroll through the Japanese Gardens,<br />
explore St Fiachra’s Garden and set your pulses racing at the awardwinning<br />
Irish Racehorse Experience. A magical experience for the<br />
whole family.<br />
Irish National Stud<br />
& Gardens<br />
Tully, Co. Kildare<br />
R51 KX25<br />
Tel: 045-521 617<br />
www.irishnationalstud.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily, Feb to Dec<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Playground, gardens,<br />
restaurant<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Embrace<br />
the Elements<br />
Find your way to where the<br />
land meets the sea. Connect<br />
with the spirit and stories of a<br />
seafaring past. Be with nature<br />
at its wildest and most<br />
wonderful. Have a coastal<br />
adventure. Or just relax,<br />
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YOUGHAL<br />
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WICKLOW<br />
BEYOND<br />
THE TREES<br />
AVONDALE<br />
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow<br />
Beyond the Trees Avondale<br />
Avondale Forest Park,<br />
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.<br />
A67 P303<br />
Tel: 0404-46111<br />
www.beyondthetreesavondale.com<br />
Open:<br />
Open daily, visit the website for times<br />
and advance bookings<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Accessible to all ages, buggy and<br />
wheelchair friendly. Forest Trails.<br />
Picnic areas. EV charging stations<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Journey through and above<br />
the forest<br />
Experience the longest Treetop Walk in Ireland & the UK,<br />
a unique new adventure above the canopy of the trees<br />
culminating at the magnificent 10-storey high Viewing<br />
Tower. This spectacular tower, standing 38m above the<br />
forest, reveals panoramic 360-degree views of the Wicklow<br />
Mountains.<br />
Children will discover epic adventures along the treetop<br />
walk with engaging activities, whilst adults enjoy an<br />
immersive experience uncovering the history of Avondale<br />
estate. To complete the experience, everyone can whizz<br />
their way back down the gigantic 90m slide!<br />
Take the ‘beneath the trees’ trail back to the walled garden<br />
and enjoy a complimentary self-guided tour of the Coillte<br />
Pavilion. Learn about the evolution of forestry in Ireland<br />
along with Coillte’s work throughout the past, the present<br />
and the future sustainable plan for Irish forests.<br />
Afterwards, discover a taste of Wicklow at the Seed Café,<br />
where the culinary team use locally sourced ingredients<br />
to prepare seasonally<br />
inspired menus. The view<br />
here extends out onto<br />
the picturesque walled<br />
garden featuring an<br />
adventurous playground<br />
for the little ones to<br />
explore. Check out the<br />
stimulating sensory<br />
garden in the courtyard,<br />
enjoy a picnic and<br />
discover an abundance of<br />
forest walking trails too.<br />
AVONDALE HOUSE<br />
GUIDED TOURS<br />
‘At Home with the Parnell’s’, features a newly<br />
imagined guided tour of the historic 18th century<br />
Avondale House that celebrates the heritage of the<br />
Parnell family. Hear all about the life and times of<br />
Charles Stewart Parnell, and the formidable women<br />
in his family. Guided tours are available to book in<br />
advance.<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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WICKLOW<br />
WICKLOW’S<br />
HISTORIC GAOL<br />
Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow<br />
Interactive journey through two<br />
centuries of prison life<br />
The story of prisoners through an interactive tour partially led<br />
by experienced and passionate actor guides. Holographic<br />
projections of cruel prison guards, sounds of defiant cries from<br />
the 1798 rebels and the transformation of three prison floors<br />
recreate 200 years of Irish history through the eyes of the inmates.<br />
Learn why Wicklow Gaol is world-renowned as Ireland’s most<br />
haunted building with bespoke experiences. This spectacular<br />
Gaol is open to visitors seven days a week.<br />
The GATES OF HELL Virtual Reality Tour fully immersive<br />
experience will transport visitors back in time to the 1700’s.<br />
Wicklow’s Historic Gaol<br />
Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow Town,<br />
Co. Wicklow<br />
A67 FA49<br />
Tel: 0404-615 99<br />
www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily, Year-Round<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Gaol Café Restaurant, Craft Shop,<br />
Picnic Area, Meeting Room<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
POWERSCOURT DISTILLERY<br />
& VISITOR CENTRE<br />
Enniskerry, Co.Wicklow<br />
A unique distillery in an<br />
extraordinary location<br />
Only 35mins form <strong>Dublin</strong> city centre and one of the few<br />
operational distilleries in Ireland with a cask house on-site. Visitors<br />
can enjoy the aroma of sleeping casks during a full sensory grain<br />
to glass whiskey tasting experience. Hear first-hand about the<br />
history, styles, the art of Irish whiskey distilling and the maturation<br />
process whilst enjoying the perfect setting in which to taste it.<br />
Discover how this unrivalled location offers access to the best<br />
raw materials, including water from Powerscourt Waterfall and<br />
golden homegrown barley, ideal for inspiring a new legacy of<br />
Whiskey craftsmanship on the estate.<br />
Winner of Best Visitor Attraction <strong>2023</strong> -<br />
Awarded by Icons of Whisky Ireland.<br />
Powerscourt Distillery &<br />
Visitor Centre<br />
Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry,<br />
Co.Wicklow A98 A9T7<br />
Tel: 01–506 5656<br />
www.powerscourtdistillery.com<br />
Open:<br />
Daily May to Sept<br />
Check website off season<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Retail shop and Whiskey Lounge for<br />
Whiskey tasting and food pairings<br />
Parking: On-site<br />
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BEYOND DUBLIN—ARMAGH<br />
Travelling<br />
Beyond<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong>?<br />
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€750<br />
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<strong>Dublin</strong> is amazing, with so many options for<br />
enjoyment. We encourage you to stay and fully<br />
explore it.<br />
However, if you are travelling<br />
onwards, to explore<br />
other parts of Ireland –<br />
on the following pages<br />
we highlight some of<br />
the attractions and<br />
experiences that will<br />
reward a visit.<br />
the<br />
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VISIT ARMAGH<br />
Armagh, Banbridge<br />
and Craigavon,<br />
Northern Ireland<br />
Armagh – with a significance and<br />
influence felt across the island for<br />
6500 years. Only 90 minutes from<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong>.<br />
Attractions include the historic<br />
Navan Fort, two Saint Patrick’s<br />
Cathedrals, Ireland’s only<br />
Planetarium, Irish Fusiliers<br />
Museum, Armagh County<br />
Museum, No 5 Vicar’s Hill,<br />
Armagh Robinson Library, and<br />
Georgian architecture. Beyond<br />
the city explore the orchards<br />
and the forests for biking and<br />
exploring. See FE Mc William<br />
Studio and Gallery and the new<br />
Game of Thrones Studio Tour at<br />
Linen Mill Studios, Banbridge.<br />
www.visitarmagh.com<br />
ARMAGH SPIRES AND INSPIRES<br />
From towering church spires, hilly streets and historic<br />
buildings,to a lineage that stretches back to St Patrick,<br />
Armagh stands out as one of the most enjoyable small<br />
cities on the island of Ireland. Visit and you’ll find a rich<br />
cultural scene, buzzing restaurants and a delightful<br />
tree-lined Georgian mall.<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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BEYOND DUBLIN—WESTMEATH<br />
THE OLD<br />
RAIL TRAIL<br />
GREENWAY<br />
Mullingar to Athlone,<br />
Co. Westmeath<br />
A 43km trail to walk or cycle<br />
Mullingar<br />
Discover Ireland Centre<br />
Market Square, Commons<br />
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath<br />
N91 PW95<br />
Tel: 044-934 8650<br />
www.mullingar.ie<br />
Athlone<br />
Tourist Information Office<br />
6 Castle Street, Athlone<br />
Co. Westmeath, N37 X439<br />
Tel: 090-649 4630<br />
www.athlone.ie<br />
Information:<br />
Great options for rest and<br />
refreshments with lots to see and do<br />
in Athlone, Moate and Mullingar. Bike<br />
hire and tours are also available . Find<br />
out more on www.VisitWestmeath.ie<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Pedal your way along this delightful greenway through<br />
the most beautiful and peaceful landscapes of Ireland’s<br />
Midlands. Tracing the historic Great Western Railway route,<br />
you’ll pass restored station houses and feel dwarfed by the<br />
majestic stone-arched bridges. From the Royal Canal in<br />
Mullingar to the River Shannon Marina in Athlone town.<br />
www.visitwestmeath.ie/get-outdoors<br />
Things to See and Do on the Greenway:<br />
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre<br />
Climb the steps to the castle keep and enjoy panoramic<br />
views across the River Shannon. Discover the ancient stories<br />
through swords, cannonballs, sculptures and interactive<br />
displays. www.athlonecastle.ie<br />
Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park, Moate<br />
Accessible from the greenway at Moate, includes a<br />
playground, art displays, guided heritage tours, genealogy,<br />
and a café. Enjoy the trails through a wetland nature reserve<br />
and planted parkland, or unwind with traditional Irish music.<br />
www.dunnasi.ie<br />
Royal Canal Greenway, Mullingar<br />
Scenic 130km walking and cycling amenity stretching<br />
alongside the historic 225-year-old canal. Directly connected<br />
to the Old Rail Trail Greenway in Mullingar where you<br />
can continue your journey off-road onto Ireland’s longest<br />
greenway, all the way west to Longford or east to Maynooth.<br />
www.waterwaysireland.org/greenways/royal-canal<br />
THE NATIONAL<br />
FAMINE WAY<br />
A new interactive historic trail following the footsteps<br />
of 1490 Famine Emigrants, who walked 165 km from<br />
Strokestown to board ships at <strong>Dublin</strong>’s docks during<br />
the Great Irish Famine. The journey can be enjoyed<br />
by walkers and cyclists with its fascinating local<br />
history brought to life. Download the Passport Guide<br />
& Audio App at https://nationalfamineway.ie/<br />
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BEYOND DUBLIN—LOUTH<br />
CARLINGFORD<br />
LOUGH FERRY<br />
Greenore, Co. Louth<br />
An<br />
unforgettable<br />
voyage of<br />
discovery<br />
Whether you’re taking a<br />
day trip between <strong>Dublin</strong> & Belfast or enjoying a holiday break,<br />
Carlingford Lough Ferry is an unforgettable experience and a<br />
great family day out. Located midway between <strong>Dublin</strong> & Belfast,<br />
Carlingford Lough Ferry connects the dramatic Cooley Peninsula<br />
with the majestic Mourne Mountains, the gateway to Northern<br />
Ireland.<br />
Take the ferry, located just 2km from Carlingford town, and begin<br />
your adventure! Discover popular locations like Newcastle or<br />
follow St. Patrick’s Trail through Downpatrick, or stay hot on the<br />
Game of Thrones filming locations such as the haunted forest in<br />
Tollymore and Winterfell in Castle Ward.<br />
Carlingford Lough Ferry is your ticket to adventure this summer!<br />
Carlingford Lough Ferry<br />
Greenore, Co. Louth, A91 A0V1<br />
Tel: 1800 938 004<br />
www.carlingfordferry.com<br />
Sailing times:<br />
Every hour on the half hour from<br />
Greenore, Co. Louth<br />
Every hour on the hour departing<br />
from Greencastle, Co. Down<br />
Sailing times subject to change -<br />
check website for up to date sailing<br />
status<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Ferry carries all types of vehicles<br />
CARLINGFORD<br />
LOUGH CRUISES<br />
Carlingford, Co. Louth<br />
Cruise the<br />
Majestic<br />
Lough of<br />
Myths &<br />
Legends<br />
An area of outstanding natural beauty and the backdrop for these<br />
breathtaking cruises. Choose from a wide range of cruise types<br />
that include Sunset Cruises, Lough & Lighthouse Cruises, Blues<br />
and Jazz Cruises, and many more!<br />
These two hour evening passenger cruises are the perfect<br />
way to explore Carlingford Lough and its abundance of wildlife<br />
and resident dolphin, and to enjoy the panoramic views of<br />
the majestic mountains that surround it. Cruises depart from<br />
Greenore, Co. Louth (just 2km from Carlingford Town and 1hr<br />
from <strong>Dublin</strong>) and include audio tour, live music, dancing and<br />
onboard café and take place weekends throughout the summer<br />
months.<br />
Carlingford Lough Cruises<br />
Carlingford, Co. Louth<br />
A91 A0V1<br />
Tel: 1800 938 004<br />
www.carlingfordloughcruises.com<br />
Sailings:<br />
May-Sept (Fri, Sat & Sun)<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Onboard Café & Drinks service.<br />
Allocated Seating. Toilets.<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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BEYOND DUBLIN—CORK / LIMERICK<br />
CRAWFORD ART<br />
GALLERY<br />
Emmett Place, Cork City<br />
Three centuries of Irish art<br />
in the heart of Cork<br />
Located in the heart of Cork City, open daily and free to enter,<br />
Crawford Art Gallery is a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.<br />
Housing a national collection of Irish and international art in<br />
what was once the city’s Customs House and welcoming over<br />
260,000 visitors a year, the gallery boasts a bookshop and the<br />
Green Room at the Crawford, serving dishes crafted with fresh,<br />
locally sourced produce.<br />
Free Thursday Tours at 6:30pm. Free Sunday & Bank Holiday<br />
Tours at 2:00pm.<br />
Crawford Art Gallery<br />
Emmett Place,<br />
Cork City<br />
T12 TNE6<br />
Tel: 021-480 5042<br />
www.crawfordartgallery.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open Daily<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Bookshop, Café,<br />
wheelchair accessible.<br />
Sun & Bank Holiday Mon Tours at<br />
14:00h free of charge<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Plan your<br />
visit!<br />
Carving a 40km path<br />
through the local countryside,<br />
Limerick Greenway offers an<br />
authentic experience of<br />
rural Ireland for cyclists, runners,<br />
walkers, and those of all abilities.<br />
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND<br />
Bike hire, shuttle bus and car parking<br />
at Limerick Greenway Hubs at<br />
Rathkeale, Newcastle West<br />
and Abbeyfeale.<br />
LIMERICKGREENWAY.IE<br />
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BEYOND DUBLIN—WATERFORD<br />
HOUSE OF<br />
WATERFORD<br />
The Mall, Waterford City<br />
A Breathtaking Experience<br />
House of Waterford<br />
The Mall, Waterford City<br />
X91 FXN4<br />
Tel: 051-317 000<br />
www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com<br />
Open:<br />
Year-Round.<br />
Tours and Times online<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Café, Factory Tour and<br />
Crystal Retail Store<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
A visit to the House of Waterford allows you to experience<br />
the sheer divinity of fine crystal, as well as the masterful<br />
techniques that create such opulent visions of beauty. Inside<br />
the Retail Store, you can discover the full catalogue of luxury<br />
crystal, with the largest showcase of Waterford in the world.<br />
The Factory Tour will open your eyes to the techniques,<br />
tools and highly skilled craftspeople that turn ideas and<br />
imagination into fine crystal. On the guided tour you will<br />
witness how crystal masterpieces are crafted, from initial<br />
design right up to the final engraving.<br />
This unique<br />
and captivating<br />
experience<br />
promises a magical<br />
journey, reflecting<br />
on 240 years of<br />
crystal-making<br />
history. During your<br />
visit, take time to<br />
relax and enjoy<br />
breakfast, lunch or<br />
afternoon tea in the<br />
Waterford Café.<br />
LIVING HISTORIES<br />
Why not get your photograph taken with some<br />
spectacular showpieces in the Visitor Retail<br />
Experience. A visit to tour the Factory, gives visitors<br />
the opportunity to learn about the amazing skills<br />
required to produce beautiful handcrafted crystal.<br />
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GETTING AROUND DUBLIN BY<br />
BUS, LUAS, OR DART<br />
Getting around <strong>Dublin</strong> is easy. Here are some of your choices.<br />
Take the Bus<br />
<strong>Dublin</strong> has an extensive network of public bus routes, making it<br />
easy to get around the city centre and the suburbs, and to take in<br />
many of the attractions and experiences featured in this guide.<br />
Visit the <strong>Dublin</strong> Bus website, which has detailed route,<br />
timetable, and fare information. It also has real-time<br />
information to show you when your bus is due to arrive<br />
at your bus stop so you can plan your journey more<br />
accurately.<br />
See www.dublinbus.ie<br />
Get there Swiftly on The Luas<br />
The Luas is <strong>Dublin</strong>’s swift, reliable tram system crossing the city on two lines with over<br />
sixty stop-off points, so there is a stop near to most of the attractions in this guide. The<br />
Red Line runs from Saggart or Tallaght in the west through the city centre to Connolly<br />
Station or Point Village in the west. The Green Line runs from Broombridge in the north<br />
through the city centre to Brides’ Glen in the south. Tickets for Luas can be purchased at<br />
stop-off points.<br />
DART around <strong>Dublin</strong><br />
SCAN<br />
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You can view the Luas lines in <strong>Dublin</strong> City<br />
Centre on pages 4 and 5 of this guide.<br />
Plan your journey at www.luas.ie<br />
The electric rail system called the DART (<strong>Dublin</strong> Area Rapid Transit) is a quick and easy<br />
way to get around <strong>Dublin</strong>. It runs along the coast from Malahide or Howth in north<br />
County <strong>Dublin</strong> southwards as far as Greystones, County Wicklow. You can take the DART<br />
from the City to discover the beautiful towns and<br />
villages dotted along the coast, taking in many of<br />
the sights and attractions <strong>Dublin</strong> has to offer, from<br />
sandy beaches and parks, to theatres, harbour<br />
villages, museums and more.<br />
Check the DART routes and timetables<br />
on www.irishrail.ie<br />
The Transport for Ireland<br />
Journey Planner<br />
The Transport for Ireland website, operated by Ireland’s Transport<br />
Authority, is an excellent one-stop website (and app) for up-to-theminute<br />
travel information. It includes a journey planner that provides<br />
route and service information on licensed public transport providers<br />
across Ireland. It can help you plan your trip by bus, train, tram, taxi,<br />
or even city cycling.<br />
See www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey<br />
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DUBLIN<br />
AND BEYOND<br />
A–Z INDEX<br />
Ref Attraction Page Ref Attraction Page<br />
27 Beyond The Trees Avondale................................... 21<br />
33 Carlingford Lough Cruises..................................... 25<br />
32 Carlingford Lough Ferry......................................... 25<br />
11 Chester Beatty....................................................... 13<br />
34 Crawford Art Gallery.............................................. 26<br />
9 <strong>Dublin</strong> Castle......................................................... 12<br />
4 Epic The Irish Emigration Museum.......................... 9<br />
5 Famine Memorial.................................................. 10<br />
13 Farmleigh.............................................................. 15<br />
3 GPO Museum.......................................................... 8<br />
Great Lighthouses of Ireland................................. 20<br />
12 Guinness Storehouse............................................ 14<br />
15 House of Names.................................................... 16<br />
35 House of Waterford............................................... 28<br />
21 Howth Seaside Fishing Village.............................. 17<br />
2 Hugh Lane Gallery................................................... 8<br />
26 Irish National Stud & Gardens............................... 20<br />
25 Kildare Town Heritage Centre................................ 18<br />
24 Kildare Village....................................................... 18<br />
Limerick Greenway................................................ 26<br />
17 Malahide Castle..................................................... 16<br />
22 Malahide Maritime Village.................................... 17<br />
18 Malahide to Portmarnock Walk............................. 16<br />
20 Model Railway Museum........................................ 17<br />
7 National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology............ 11<br />
1 National Museum of Ireland,<br />
Decorative Arts & History......................................... 7<br />
6 National Museum of Ireland, Natural History........ 10<br />
16 Newbridge House & Farm..................................... 16<br />
29 Powerscourt Distillery & Visitor Centre.................. 22<br />
14 Roe & Co Distillery................................................. 15<br />
8 St. Stephen’s Green............................................... 11<br />
19 Swords Castle & Town Park.................................... 16<br />
10 Teeling Whiskey Distillery..................................... 12<br />
31 The Old Rail Trail Greenway................................... 24<br />
23 The Round Tower Clondalkin................................. 17<br />
30 Visit Armagh.......................................................... 23<br />
Visit Clare.............................................................. 27<br />
28 Wicklow’s Historic Gaol......................................... 22<br />
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Explore what’s<br />
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www.YourDaily<strong>Adventure</strong>.com<br />
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