Locality
Dublin is a vibrant and colourful city just waiting to be discovered. So what are you waitng for! You will also have easy access to Dublin city centre by bus from Griffith House, allowing guests to enjoy the many attraction that Dublin city has to offer.
Things to do and see in Dublin
If you consider shopping to be a sport in itself than you will not be disappointed with Dublin city. You can shop to your hearts delight in the many beautiful shops such as Brown Thomas, M&S and H&M to name but a few. To recharge your batteries you can enjoy lunch in one of many beautiful cafes or restaurants in the city
Trinity College, College Street, Dublin 2
Trinity college was founded in 1592 and is today home to the Book of Kells, a 9th century illuminated manuscript the books of Durrow and Armagh and an early Irish harp. Many a great graduate attended Trinity College such as Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde.
Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
Dublin castle was built about 1204 by King John of England and a tour of this magnificent Castle is a must. Today it is a venue for visiting Heads of State, EU presidencies, state banquets and important conferences.
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
The museum first opened its doors in 1890 and today contains artefacts dating from 7000 BC to the 20th century. which include The Treasury, featuring examples of Celtic and Medieval art such as the famous Ardagh Chalice, Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard.
Probably the best way to see and learn about Dublin city is to join the hop on, hop off bus tour in the city. This tour allows you to purchase a one day ticket which will take you along to all the tourist attraction and you can hop off at whatever attraction you wish to visit and join the tour again later, brilliant!
Other Places of Interest Include:
Dublin Zoo. Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.
Dublin Writers Museum, Dublin 1
The Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin 8
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin 8.
