Dublin Things to Do

This Georgian building is a historically rich part of Dublin's urban landscape. Designed by James Gandon and finished in 1791, it fulfilled its designated purpose for only nine years: the 1800 Act of Union gave London control o... more

These law courts are a mere stroll over Richmond bridge from the Temple Bar area of the city. A huge copper-covered dome, 64 feet in diameter, towers into the sky above a beautiful Corinthian portico, while inside, the King's B... more

Measuring just under 1,800 acres, Phoenix Park is the largest city park in Europe. The great green expanse in the west of the city is a mixture of wilderness and formal landscape gardens. It offers a variety of recreational act... more

Newman University Church was founded as part of the original University College Dublin on St Stephen's Green. The inconspicuous entrance to this fine church leads into an opulent Byzantine space, heavy with the scent of incense... more

Located in the heart of Temple Bar, The Ark is a vibrant and popular arts centre dedicated to the best cultural work by and for children. The Ark offers several programmes ranging across the arts for a range of different age gr... more

The development of Temple Bar as a cultural quarter was the inspiration for the creation of this innovative city square. Surrounded on all sides by contemporary architecture, the square is used for outdoor films, concerts and a... more

This useful information point/library features the most comprehensive collection of material relating to homosexuality in Ireland. The library contains over 100 international periodicals, flyers, posters, and over 200,000 Irish... more

In the 1960s, the Electricity Supply Board demolished a whole row of 18th century Georgian houses to build its headquarters. The public was outraged, so in an attempt to quell the protest, the Board transformed No.29 into a sho... more

The Philosopher and Firkin is part of the Firkin chain. Here, the theme is philosophy; so while you're trying to drink a pint, you can ponder over some of the wise words printed on the walls. With its huge TV screen, this is a... more

Take an audio tour around one of the best equipped wineries in the country and discover the history of wine making in England. A tour of the Wickham Vineyards will take you through the process of crushing and pressing grapes, f... more