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Currency: Euro, €1 = 100 cents 4* hotel (average price/night) – €100 Essential Information Car-hire (medium-sized car/day) – €40 Money 3 Money can be exchanged at all major bus and train stations and numerous exchange offices Tipping Communication 4 The capital of Ireland was originally founded as all around the city. The best exchange rates are In restaurants, If the bill doesn’t state the service a Viking settlement and played an important offered by banks and ATMs. charge or “service included”, a tip of 10-15% is ex- Holidays 5 historical role well until the 19th century. pected. In pubs, tipping is not common. Instead, Visa and MasterCard accepted in 90% of the Transportation 6 Now, the city is far from being called beauti- if you want to appreciate the service after several ful yet it has some special charm that attracts shops. Holders of Amex or Diners Club may en- drinks, you can buy one for the bartender with Food 8 people to travel or even settle down here. The counter difficulties as those cards are generally the “Have one for yourself” line – he will either medieval and Gregorian history is still very tan- not accepted in smaller shops. Information about keep the money or have a drink after work. Cafés Events During The Year 9 gible in the city center, with its cobblestone which cards are accepted is always displayed on and bistros usually have a tipping tray on the bar. streets and tiny houses – not to mention the the door of the establishment. There are no tips expected at hotels or taxis. 10 Things to do imposing Dublin Castle that dominates the city. The impressive history heritage still reflects in Tax Refunds DOs and DO NOTs 11 the cultural offerings, too – there are tens of Non-EU residents are eligible for VAT refund but Activities 15 concerts, shows and staged plays every day! the process is unsystematic and depends on the Not to be missed are also many interesting retailer solely. The most common scheme is that . museums with free admission where you can you will be given a magnetic card recording your learn about the moving history of the Irish and purchases and you claim the VAT by presenting marvel at the artistic masterpieces. Dublin this card together with the goods at the airport. boasts also more profane attractions: How There are other ways to claim your VAT, so always Emergency Contacts about a tour to Guinness Storehouse or Old discuss it with the retailer. Don’t forget to ask General emergency number: 999 or 112 Jameson Distillery? about commissions as they may be quite substan- Irish Tourist Assistance Service: +353 1 478 To enjoy the city as a local does, step out of tive. 5295 the tourist streets and have your beer in one of the tucked-away, charming pubs where you Prices can mingle with the Dubliners easily. Ireland ranks among the ten most expensive cities in Europe. Time Zone Meal, inexpensive restaurant – €12 UTC/GMT (Irish Standard Time), daylight saving Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant, three-courses time UTC/GMT +1 hour March to October. – €65 Combo meal at McDonalds – €7 Contacts Bottle of water at supermarket – €1.25 Tourist Contacts Domestic beer (0.5 liter, draught) – €4-5 Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) – €2 +1 890 324 583 Souvenir t-shirt – €12 +1 850 668 668 Gasoline/ Petrol (1 liter) – €1.55 Hostels (average price/night) – €20

2 3 COMMUNICATION HOLIDAYS

Electricity January 1 – New Year's Day The standard electricity supply is 230 volts – 50 March 17 – Saint Patrick's Day Hz AC. You will most probably need at least one adaptor with three square pins – the same as in (the first Monday in May) the UK (British BS-1363). (the first Monday in June) (the first Monday in August) Languages (the last Monday in October) December 25 – Day The official language is Irish (Gaeilge) and English December 26 – St. Stephen's Day – usually with a heavy accent. Only a few people Offices and some attractions close on these apart from those in the tourist industry are able dates. Shops may have restricted opening hours to communicate in other languages. and public transportation operates holiday-spe- cific schedules. Mobile Phones Ireland uses the standard mobile network (GSM / Opening Hours GPRS / 3G). The coverage is almost 100%. If you Typical business hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Banks are coming from a non-GSM standard country, and post offices are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but better check your cell phone for compatibility. closed on the weekends and public holidays.

The international dial code for Ireland is +353, the The museums follow general opening times and area code for Dublin is 1. open at noon on Sundays. Some museums close on Mondays or during public holidays. The same Internet opening hours apply to all the major attractions. Free internet connection is quite common in bars and cafés. McDonalds and Starbucks also offer The shopping hours vary; shops generally open an opportunity to connect to the internet. There’s between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. also free Wi-Fi on selected public transport. Malls have extended shopping hours, open till 8 p.m., with Sunday and public holiday opening Internet Resources times between noon and 6 p.m. Dublin Tourist Board (www.visitdublin.com) Official Dublin Website (www.dublin.ie) The gas stations are usually open 24/7. Official Ireland Tourist Website (www.discoverireland. ie)

4 5 TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

Public Transportation the times when the bus departs the terminal sta- Cities – 50 km/h Light rail: called luas; it is a convenient and re- tion. Congestion can be really bad so the arrival Regional and local roads (R-roads, L-roads) – liable way to get around central Dublin. Its two times are hard to predict. 80km/h lines are not interconnected. Tickets can be pur- Open roads (N-roads) – 100 km/h chased at machines and need not be validated on Dublin Bus (www.dublinbus.ie) Motorways (M-roads) – 120 km/h board. Blood alcohol limit – 0.8 pro mille Taxis Always follow the speed limits – there are A single ticket for one zone costs €1.60, while the It is very easy to get a taxi in Dublin – there are many radars and speeding is heavily fined. return ticket costs €3.10. A seven-day ticket for thousands of them. All taxis are equipped with Wearing a seat belt is mandatory. both lines costs €12.70. meters and leaflets where the fare system is ex- The traffic rules do not differ significantly from plained thoroughly. Expect a receipt. You can get UK ones – drive on the left. Luas (www.luas.ie) a taxi by hailing them from the street, at taxi ranks Note that there are tolls on some of the motor- or by phone (Hackney cabs). ways and the only means of payment is cash. Trains: The DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) ser- You may also register your number plate online vice covers the suburbs. The minimum fare is €4.10 and then €1.03 for (http://www.eflow.ie) and the fee will be conve- every kilometer (€4.45/€1.35 at night). Addi- niently charged to your credit card. Many Irish DART service (www.irishrail.ie) tional charges apply for additional passengers roads are very narrow and winding, demanding and for pre-booking. There is no additional fee a driver’s full attention. Sheep and other animals Bus: Dublin is densely covered by bus lines. Un- for luggage. The airport pick-up is expensive even wandering across the road is not uncommon. fortunately there are several providers and the though there are also no additional fees – you are Fortunately, the roads are usually in a good con- whole system is a bit chaotic. You need to tell better off using the public transport. dition, but the signposting sometimes fall behind. the driver your destination and have the ex- act amount in coins ready for the machine. If Phone numbers: When driving in Dublin, it is strongly suggested you don’t, and you enter more than the ticket +353 1 6772222 A to B Cabs to avoid going through the city center and use price, you will get an extra change receipt that +353 1 6080900 Ballsbridge Taxis the Inner Orbital Route and Outer Orbital Route can be exchanged at 59 Upper O`Connell Street +353 1 8343434 Checkers Cabs encircling it – the journey may seem longer but Dublin Office. To avoid this nuisance, you can pur- +353 1 80202020 Eight Twenty Cabs will actually take less time as it avoids the conges- chase prepaid tickets: A 3-day ticket for €14.20 tion of the inner city streets. There are also many allows for unlimited travel with Dublin Bus in- Regional Transportation one-way streets and limited, expensive parking. cluding the Airlink. If you want to include the Irish Rail (www.irishrail.ie) – reaches the majority Hop-On-Hop-Off tourist bus service, you need to of towns and cities. If you book your tickets well Walkability purchase the Freedom Adult Tourist Ticket for in advance, the prices are quite reasonable. For tourists, the city is best discovered on foot as €28.00 (€12.00 for children under 14 years). A the historical core is built on flat terrain in a very 1-day ticket costs €6.50 and a 5-day ticket €23.00. Bus Éirean (www.buseireann.ie) – this public compact fashion. The main sights are all located The night buses (Nitelink) run midnight to 4 a.m. provider operates the majority of routes as well at convenient distances that can be easily walked. If you pay with cash, queue on the left side of the as public transport in the big cities. There are also If you’re not put off by the chaotic cycling style (in- bus. The prepaid ticket and card holders queue numerous private companies operating the local cluding the use of pavements), exploring the city to the right. Also, note that the timetables do not lines. on rented bike is also a good option. indicate the times of arrival at the bus stop – but Driving

6 7 FOOD EVENTS DURING THE YEAR

Some of Irish specialties: February Black pudding – made of pig‘s blood, barley Jameson Dublin International Film Festival and seasoning (www.dubliniff.com) Colcannon – mashed potatoes with cabbage March and scallions St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival (www.stpatricksfestival. Shepherd's pie – meat served in a sauce with ie) mashed potatoes The Crave – Ireland's Blues Festival (www. Coddle – semi-steamed pork sausages, bacon, cravetheblues.com) potatoes and onions April Crubeens – boiled pig’s feet eaten by hand International Dance Festival Ireland (www. Boxty – potato pancake dublindancefestival.ie) The most legendary Irish drink is undoubtedly June Whiskey. There are several types: single malt Dublin Writers Festival (www.dublinwritersfestival. (made entirely from malted barley), single grain com) (continuously distilled from un-malted grains), Bloomsday Festival (www.jamesjoyce.ie,) week-long and blended Whiskey (a combination of the celebration of James Joyce, booking strongly two). If you have a chance, try Poitín, the usu- recommended ally, home-made and very strong barley/potato July whiskey. Also, porter and stout beers are very Oxegen (www.oxegen.ie) Ireland’s largest mu- popular beyond the borders of the country – sic festival namely Guinness or Murphy's Irish Stout. Irish August coffee is made with black coffee, whiskey and Electric Picnic (www.electricpicnic.ie) alterna- whipped cream. tive music and arts festival September Legal Age Dublin Fringe Festival (www.fringefest.com) The legal drinking age is 18. In stores, alcohol is Dublin Theatre Festival (www.dublintheatrefestival. sold only between 10:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. com)

8 9 THINGS TO DO DOS AND DO NOTS

Free Things To Do DO take a tour of the Jameson distillery or Aras an Uachtaráin (official residence of the Guinness storehouse. President) – free guided tours, book in ad- DO spare at least one day to venture beyond vance Dublin to see the countryside. National Photographic Archive DO join the St. Patrick’s Day parade – the ex- National Museum of Ireland perience is unforgettable. Irish Museum of Modern Art – permanent ex- DO wander around the old town and listen to hibitions are free the street musicians and performers. North Bull Island – natural reserve, ideal for re- DO NOT take a taxi from the airport – it is laxing and bird watching exceedingly expensive and you’ll be better Trinity College – the oldest university in the off with the – cheap and convenient Airlink country service. Chester Beatty Library – holds a rare collection DO NOT expect to drink until early morning – of old books the majority of pubs and clubs close at 1 a.m. Irish Jewish Museum (weekends). Howth Harbour – you can spot seals here DO NOT discuss politics with locals and DO Phoenix Park NOT mix up Ireland and the UK. DO NOT drink in public places such as parks – Shopping it is forbidden. The main shopping avenues are Grafton and Nas- Safety sau Streets. Dublin can be regarded as a very safe city where only common sense needs to be applied – gen- There are many genuinely Irish souvenirs. No one erally, Ireland has a very low crime rate. There should leave without at least considering a pur- is one significant exception though: on weekend chase of Aran sweater made of natural wool with nights, the city center is full of drunken people, distinctive pattern – they are beautiful and lasting. addicts and gangs – it is best to avoid it after bar Another good choice is tweed clothing. Ireland closing times. The Temple Bar and Dame Street is also popular for its unique marble jewelry that area are full of pickpockets – always take good cannot be found anywhere else. And last but not care of your belongings. When traveling on night least, there’s whiskey, an universal gift that won’t buses, always try to sit downstairs. disappoint anyone.

The tap water is safe to drink.

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Guinness Storehouse A Explore the brewery where your favorite Guinness stout is made. There are seven floors full of interactive and hands-on exhibitions here.

109 James's Street, Dublin 8, Irelan GPS: N53.34188, W6.28658 Phone: +353 1 408 4800 Opening hours: Mon – Sun: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Last admission: 5 p.m. Late opening (Jul – Aug): 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Last admission: 7 p.m. Good Friday, Dec 24, Dec 25, St Stephens Day (Boxing Day): closed Admission: Adult: €14.85 Student (18+), Senior (65+): €13 Student (under 18): €10.50 Children: €6.50 Family: €40 Buy online and save 10%.

National Museum – Archaeology & History / National Mu- B seum – Archaeology & History Dublin Splendid museum casting a clever eye on the history of Ireland – from the prehistoric age of Celts to Vikings. Admire the ancient artifacts.

Kildare St, Dublin 2, Ireland GPS: N53.33973, W6.25515 Phone: +353 1 677 7444 Opening hours: Tue – Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Public Holidays: closed Admission: Free entry.

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Old Jameson Distillery Christ Church Cathedral C E Learn about the story of how your favorite whiskey was made. Right in the The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was founded in 1030. It has an amazing original distillery where it was produced from 1791 to 1966. crypt which dates from 1172-1173.

7 Bow Street, Dublin 7, Ireland Christchurch Place, Dublin 8, Ireland GPS: N53.34816, W6.27744 GPS: N53.34344, W6.27169 Opening hours: Phone: Mon – Sat: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. +353 1 677 8099 Sun: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m Opening hours: Good Friday, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26: closed Mon – Sat: Jameson whiskey tours last 1 hour. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mar – May) Last tour: 5:15 p.m. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (June – Sept) Tours run approximately every 20 minutes. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Oct – Feb) Admission: Sun: Tour rates: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Mar – May) Adult: €14 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. (June – Sept) Student (18+): €10.60 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Oct – Feb) Senior: €9.60 Admission: Children: €7.70 Adult: €6 Family (2+3): €35 Concessions: €4.50 Book online and save 10%. Child: €2 Family (2+2):€15

Henrietta Street D Dainty Georgian street paved with bricks is quite broad, unlike the neigh- boring streets. Many important people lived here.

GPS: N53.35264, W6.27043

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St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin Castle F H This Gothic cathedral was constructed in 1191 as a Roman Catholic church. This vast complex comprising of several buildings and yards used to serve However, in 1870 it was newly dedicated Church of Ireland. as a seat of the British government of Ireland.

St Patricks Cathedral, 68 Upper Clanbrassil St, Dublin 8, Ireland Dublin Castle, 2 Palace Street, Dublin 2, Ireland GPS: N53.34007, W6.27143 GPS: N53.34303, W6.26669 Phone: Phone: +353 1 475 4817 +353 1 677 7129 Opening hours: Opening hours: Mar – Oct: State Apartments and Medieval Undercroft: Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon – Sat: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun: noon – 4:45 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Chapel Royal: Nov – Feb: Mon – Sat: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun, Public Holidays: noon – 4:45 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Revenue Museum: Sun: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb 16, Dec 24-26: closed The Chester Beatty Library: Admission: May 1 – Sep 30: Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adult: €5.50 Oct 1 – Apr 30: Tue – Fri: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Student, Senior: €4.50 All of the attractions are closed on Good Friday, Dec 24-28 and Jan 1. Family: €15 Admission: State Apartments and Medieval Undercroft: Adult: €4.50 The Church Cafe Bar G Student, Senior: €3.50 The 18th century church was neglected for too long until it became a café Children (under 12): €2 in 2005. Come to eat and drink to this glamorous place. Children (under 6): free Mary Street, Dublin 1, Ireland The Chapel Royal: free entry GPS: N53.34867, W6.26680 Revenue Museum: free entry Phone: The Chester Beatty Library: free entry +353 1 828 0102 Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 11 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. Fri – Sat: 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Sun: noon – 11:45 p.m.

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Cake Cafe Dublin St Mary’s Abbey I K A paradise for those who cannot resist sweets! The selection of cakes is so Off the beaten path: explore the ruins of once famous and rich Benedic- wide that you might take an hour to choose one. tine monastery, which was disestablished in 1539.

62 Pleasants Pl, Dublin 8, Ireland Parnell Square East, Dublin 1, Ireland GPS: N53.33449, W6.26618 GPS: N53.35383, W6.26266 Phone: Opening hours: +353 1 478 9394 Closed until further notice. Opening hours: Admission: Mon: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free entry. Tue – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Spire Dublin Sun, holidays: closed L This gigantesque needle-like statue pointing into the sky replaced the Nel- son's Pillar. Cool light effects at night. Hugh Lane Gallery J 69 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin, Ireland Come to see an extensive collection of the Irish art collector and dealer GPS: N53.34980, W6.26027 Hugh Lane, who established the first art museum in the world.

1 Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland Gallagher's Boxty House GPS: N53.35409, W6.26466 M Phone: This restaurant is very popular with locals and tourists alike. Prepare your- +353 1 874 1903 self for Irish dishes from fresh, organic and local food. Opening hours: 20 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland Mon: closed GPS: N53.34572, W6.26214 Tue – Thu: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Phone: Fri, Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. +353 1 677 2762 Sun: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Opening hours: Admission: Mon – Sun: noon – 10:30 p.m. Free entry.

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George’s Street Arcade Shanahan’s on the Green N P Stroll through this Victorian-style indoor market which houses 50 stalls Bring along your appetite, because this American steakhouse makes selling a wide range of products. savoury steaks and nice seafood.

South Great Georges Street, Dublin, Ireland 119 Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland GPS: N53.34260, W6.26431 GPS: N53.33841, W6.26219 Phone: Phone: +353 1 283 6077 +353 1 407 0939 Opening hours: Opening hours: Mon – Wed, Fri, Sat: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Thu: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Thu: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sun: noon – 6:30 p.m. Sat: 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sun: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission: Gaiety Theatre O Book in advance. First opened in 1871 and running ever since, this elegant theatre presents No e-mail reservations are accepted. everything from opera to classical Irish plays.

46 King Street South, Dublin 2, Ireland James Joyce Centre GPS: N53.34020, W6.26180 Q Learn more about the life of the author of Ulysses, Dubliners and Phone: Finnegans Wake in this museum. Small yet very informative. +353 1 679 5622 Opening hours: 35 North Great George's Street, Dublin 1, Ireland Mon – Sat: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. GPS: N53.35405, W6.26034 Admission: Phone: The ticket prices for different performances vary. +353 1 878 8547 Opening hours: Apr – Sep: Mon – Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: noon – 5 p.m. Oct – Mar: Tue – Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: noon – 5 p.m. Mar 17, Mar 31, Apr 1: closed Admission: Adult: €5 Student, Senior: €4

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Temple Bar Dublin Old Library Dublin R T Very vibrant quarter which has kept its medieval charm and is famous es- An absolute must-see for people interested in ancient books, journals and pecially thanks to the numerous bars and restaurants. manuscripts. There are more than 6 million of items here.

13 Fleet Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Trinity College Library, College Green, Dublin 14, Ireland GPS: N53.34575, W6.26041 GPS: N53.34513, W6.25706 Phone: Phone: +353 1 677 3333 +353 1 896 1661 Opening hours: Opening hours: Mon – Wed: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. Mon – Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thu – Sat: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. Sun (May – Sept): 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sun: 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m. Sun (Oct – Apr): noon – 4:30 p.m. Children are allowed in The Temple Bar until 9 p.m. every night. Closed from Dec 22, 2013 5 p.m. to Jan 2, 2014 9:30 a.m. Oct 28: noon – 4:30 p.m. Guided Tours depart from Front Gate. Abbey Theatre S Admission: The National Theatre of Ireland was established in 1904 and is famous Guided tours: world-wide thanks to its great plays and performances. Adult: €10 26 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, Ireland Students (under 18): Oct – Mar: €5, Apr – Sept: €10 GPS: N53.34863, W6.25742 Individual college tour: €5/person Phone: +353 1 878 7222 Trinity College Dublin Opening hours: U One of the world's top universities and also Ireland's oldest one (founded in Backstage tours available: 1592). It consists of 25 schools. Aug 8, 2013 – Sep 21, 2013 during Major Barbara. Oct 10, 2013 – Nov 9, 2013 during The Hanging Gardens. 6 College St, Dublin 2, Ireland Tours last for approximately one hour and start from the Abbey Theatre GPS: N53.34402, W6.25671 foyer. Phone: Wed – Fri: 4 p.m. +353 1 896 1000 Sat: noon Admission: €8/person. Buy tickets online.

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St Stephen's Green National Museum of Ireland / National Museum Of Ireland V X Centrally located, yet very calm. This municipal park has a garden for the Concise collection of Irish art and culture-related items, accompanied by a blind, a sizeable lake with a waterfall and many statues around. neat selection of European works. Quite mindblowing, in fact.

Dublin, Ireland Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, Ireland, UK GPS: N53.33725, W6.25809 GPS: N53.34092, W6.25257 Opening hours: Phone: Gardens open: +353 1 661 5133 Mon – Sat: 7.30 a.m. Opening hours: Sun and Holidays: 9.30 a.m. Tue – Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Christmas Day: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sun: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Gardens close according to daylight hours. Mon, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Public Holidays: closed Admission: Admission: Free entry. Free entry.

Leinster House – Irish Parliament / Leinster House Oscar Wilde House W Y The palace of the Duke of Leinster houses a seat of the legislative body of The house where the Wilde family used to live. A great example of Geor- parliament nowadays. It was extended by Leinster House 2000. gian architecture that now serves as a classroom and offices.

2 Kildare Street, 2, Dublin, Ireland Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, Ireland GPS: N53.34064, W6.25410 GPS: N53.33898, W6.25283 Phone: Phone: +353 1 618 3000 +353 1 662 0281 Opening hours: Opening hours: Walk-Up Tours: Not open to the public. Mon – Fri: 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. The tour duration is up to 60 minutes. Admission: Free entry.

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Jeanie Johnston Z A magnificent ship from the 19th century featuring an exhibition on one of the darkest parts of Irish history – The Great Famine.

Merchant's Quay, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland GPS: N53.34779, W6.24599 Phone: +353 1 473 0111 Opening hours: Tour times: Jan, Feb: Thu – Mon: noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. Mar: 11 a.m., noon , 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Apr – Oct: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. Nov: 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Admission: Adult: €8.50 Student: €7.50 Children: €4.50 Family (2+2): €20

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