The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology –Decorative Arts and History – Natural History, a Georgian House Museum and so many more.

 Amongst the art galleries not to miss are; National Gallery of Ireland and Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane and The Irish Museum of Modern Art,

For a long time now Dublin has been renowned for its culture and literary traditions. Among its sons who have won world renown for literature are Swift, Joyce, O’Casey, Beckett, Shaw, Stoker and many more. All are remembered and honoured in special houses or museums to their memory. If you have a literary inclination then the Dublin Writers Museum is a must and the city abounds with libraries. The National Library of Ireland, The Chester Beatty Library, Trinity College Library and Marsh’s Library are among the better known.

For those with an interest in architecture there is a wonderful and historical mixture of Medieval, Georgian and Modern that make for an interesting skyline in the city. Among the list of “must see” are St Patrick’s Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral, Dublinia and the Viking World, The North and South Georgian Quarters and the Custom House, regarded as the most perfect of Dublin’s Georgian buildings.

Temple Bar is the Cultural Quarter of the city with many galleries and studios for art, print, film and photographic exhibitions and sales. Here you can experience contemporary art in these innovative venues. Elsewhere in the city, culture abounds, especially in the National Concert Hall, The Abbey and Gate Theatres and Trinity College.

For lovers of sport, Croke Park is a must but it is much more than a   magnificent stadium. Croke Parks is part of the history and development of the national sports of Ireland and a visit here is an experience to remember.

The Phoenix Park is one of the most extensive and grandest city parks in Europe. The Visitors Centre itself provides an interesting exhibition on the history of the park and its wildlife dating as far back as 3,500 BC. Even so the biggest attraction of the Phoenix Park is the Dublin Zoo. There are several other beautiful parks in the city each with it’s unique attractions. O’Connell Street is the trobbing heart of the city where all visitors end up at some point. It is a street lined with monuments to the leaders of centuries of revolution and reform and through which the life of the city ebbs and flows. Dublin is a city where you will be made feel welcome for we Irish are known friendly and welcoming by nature. 

For those visitors who like to get away from the hustle and bustle there is the attractive National Botanic Gardens. There are also a variety of city parks each with it’s own particular attrations. Merrion Square Park with outstanding floral displays. St. Anne’s with extensive woodlands, recreational facilities and a Rose Garden of international renown. The North Bull Island which is a Nature Reserve and Bird Sanctuary of international importance. St Audoen’s which ajoins the historic St. Audoen’s, a church in use since the 7^th Century. And many more.

If these are to your taste then don’t miss The Garden of Rememberance, The Iveagh Gardens and War Memorial Gardens. 

To get around to all of these and the many other worthwhile sights the visitor is well catered for. 

You can use the City Tour Hop on – Hop off  system. It is a well thought out tour by Dublin Bus which gives the visitor total freedom to explore the sights and experience the history of the city.

Live commentary and discounts to attractions. Tel. 353 1 8734222.  

Or you can avail of THE DUBLIN PASS which is the official visitors card for Dublin. It allows you free entrance to 27 of the city’s main attractions. Live commentary in English plus audio commentary in six other languages. www.dublinpass.ie 

The Dublin Dublin’s Public Bus service is a very accessable method of getting about and will land you close to any and all of the sights you wish to visit. It also provides services to urban attractions such as Dalkey Castle, Skerries Mills, Malahide Castle, Rathfarnham Castle and the Casion. Discounts to main attractions. Tel. 353 1 8734222. 

The Dublin Luas is a state of the art Light Rail Transit system. The trams of course run on a fixed rail but are a a convenient means of getting  to the suburban attractions such as James Joyce Museum in Sandycove and Malahide Castle. 

Take The Dart Train and view Dublin’s coastline in comfort from Howth village in the northside to Greystones town in the southside..  

Pat Liddy's Walking Tours of Dublin offer three guided walking tours of Dublin City.