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This Georgian townhouse is beautifully restored thanks to the efforts of David Norris, a Joycean enthusiast, Irish …

A visit to a graveyard may not be your idea of a jolly day out, but Glasnevin Cemetery is one of the most fascinating …

Stroll up beyond Parnell Square to the end of Blessington Street and you will find a little-known oasis of calm …

This performance venue is open to anything that offers variety and substance. Inclined towards theatre and music …

This secluded garden is the perfect place for a picnic if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city …

Although surrounded by magnificent Georgian townhouses, Mountjoy Square does not live up to its potential. In …

This comically macabre storytelling and walking tour revisits the scenes of great escapes, murders and spooky …

Established in 1922, this community-run and hauntingly atmospheric library boasts a fine collection of 900,000 …

Written in just 24 days in 1741, Handel's Messiah was first performed, amid much controversy, in Dublin on April …

This newly-established Bridge Gallery offers a range of contemporary art for sale at apparently affordable prices …

Dubliners like to think they own the whole country and the mountains south of the city are no exception - although …

Ireland's most famous socialist has recently been immortalised in bronze near Liberty Hall, headquarters of the …

In 1765 Wolfe Tone took his wedding vows in this lovely church, the interior of which dates back to the 17th century …

One of the more adventurous galleries on the Irish art scene, the critically acclaimed Green on Red holds approximately …

A small museum housed in what was formerly the City Assembly House, the Civic is mainly devoted to temporary exhibitions …

Just around the corner from O'Connell Street is the fashionable Cobalt Cafe. Located on the historic North Great …

If arcade games and amusements are your idea of fun, than look no further than the bizarrely named Dr Quirkey …

Dublin could be accused of not fully appreciating its coastal location but Fairview Park, north of the river Liffey …

This unusual building is located at Marino, about three miles north of the city centre. Designed by Sir William …

With over ten years experience under its belt, the Dublin Literary Public Crawl has become something of an institution …

Formerly located in the National Library's Kildare Street premises, the National Photographic Archive is now housed …

No bulls here, but there's plenty of birds and unusual flora to discover if you want to get away from the city …