Dublin Things to Do

Remembered as one of the pioneers of Irish literature, James Joyce has yet another achievement to his credit. The house used in his work 'The Dead', has become a landmark of historical importance. The house is now open to the p... more

In Easter 1916, a small band of armed revolutionaries took over the General Post Office on O'Connell Street and declared Ireland a republic. This two- hour walking tour takes in the relevant sites of the violent rebellion to gi... more

Those-in-the-know refer to this bar as the Dame Lane, which also happens to be the perfect place to spot the bold and the beautiful. This upstart hangout is a regular celeb haunt. The smaller upstairs lounge is always crowded.... more

Founded in 1904 by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory, the Abbey is Ireland's national theater and remains a crucial promoter of established and emerging Irish playwrights. The theater's early years saw much controversy: the 1926 prem... more

There is something for everyone at 'The Academy', as it offers a large variety of music types. It has state-of-the-art sound system called "L Acoustics". With the place vertically expanded to 4 floors, the main room can accommo... more

Andrew's Lane Theatre is among the most prominent names in the city for catching a well made play. It has a capacity of 220 people in the main theatre area and 76 seats in the studio area. Overall, the interiors are quite und... more

This intimate and rather upmarket city-center gallery specializes in 19th- and 20th-century paintings and includes exhibits by Markey, Joby Hickey, Alex McKenna, TC Murphy, Adam Kos and Marie Carroll. The gallery also features... 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

This stadium is the pride of the rugby-crazy nation. It plays host to the Six Nations Rugby tournament, with England, France, Italy, Scotland, Wales and the home-team Ireland squaring off for the prized trophy. The 50,000-seate... more

The Bachelor Inn is a pleasant traditional pub close to the quays that remains unconcerned with Dublin's rather disturbing trend for unnecessary bar refurbishment. It's not exactly a lively place, and the bar staff are known to... more