D˜UB &OUTS IDE Travel Guide L I ››N

Dublin & OUT SIDE

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6 COMMERCIAL FEATURE K I L D A R E

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Just an hour from Dublin in the charming Irish countryside, open-air shopp ing destination Kildare Village is home to 100 boutiques from leading bra nds, with savings of up to 60% on the recommended retail price.

Dine in an array of restaurants and cafés. Plus, enjoy five-star hospitality with services such as complimentary Wi-Fi, personal shopping and Hands-free Shopping.

Take junction 13 on the M7 to reach Kildare Village by car, take a 35-minute train journey from Heuston Station, or use one of the many coach services from Dublin city centre.

To find out more, visit KildareVillage.com

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N VISITOR’S GUIDE 29 INTRODUCTION 10 T E N - South of the Liffey TRAVEL TIPS & T S - North of the Liffey INFORMATION 16 - South County Dublin - North County Dublin

ACCOMMODATION 54 - Hotels ENTERTAINMENT ˜ 57 - Pubs - Nightlife - Theatres

EATING OUT 66 - Restaurants - Cafés

SHOPPING 78 - Main Shopping Streets - Shopping Centres - Outdoor & Indoor Markets

OUTSIDE DUBLIN 88 MAPS Dublin City 2 LUAS 98 ›DART 99

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1 INTRODUCTION porter houses still exist, but many are giving way to hip new joints 11 designed with Scandinavian minimalism or Manhattan chic in mind. I

Arthur Guinness would turn in his grave! N T R It’s not just the pubs that have changed. Dublin’s (and Ireland’s) traditional O D

image as a parochial, insular place has undergone a reappraisal in recent U C

years. You’re more likely to be served balti than bacon, and with the T I lik es of Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Jimmy Choo opening their doors O N

to the fashion–conscious of Dublin, it seems the city has decidedly entered into the international cosmopolitan arena.

And yet, for all this, there is clearly much more to Dublin than trendy bars and designer labels. Here is a city with a history and legacy that ˜ go es back over a thousand years, a history which has been as tumultuo us and tragic as it has been heroic and triumphant. Then there are the city’s people. Whether it exists in poverty or prosperit y, Dublin’s greatest asset has always been its inhabitants. Possessed of a wit and ch arm that is uniquely Irish, Dubline rs are the beating heart of this vibrant, fast– paced city.

And it was these very inhabitants which James Joyce would immortali se in his masterpiece Ulysses , an epic charting a day in the life of Dubliner Leopold Bloom. This odyssey through the streets of Dublin, recounted entirely from memory, chronicles not only the make–up of a city but the mentality of a nation. It is this undenia ble l iterary heritage which still defines much of Dublin’s spirit and identity today. One cannot wander through Dublin without taking into account its awesome literary past. This is the birthplace of th e famously caustic playwrig ht Oscar Wilde an d of Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett. Jonatha n Swift, the celebrated satirist who wrote Gulliver’s Travels and whose sta tue stands outside Trinity College, was also a native of Dublin and the Sligo–born poet WB Yeats lived at 82 Merrio n Sq uare for a time . The list, like much of the banter in Dublin’s pubs, is endless .

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14 COMMERCIAL FEATURE T H E

F I T Z W I L L I A M

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D The Fitzwilliam Casino and Card Club is Ireland’s Favourit e

C and Busiest Casino. The club is open from 6pm – 6am, A

R 7 Days a Week and offers a wide range of Live Casino D

Game s including Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Ba nco, C

L 3 Ca rd Poker and Progressive Jackpots in our Large Open U

B Plan Gaming Floor.

Renowned for our Friendly and Welcoming Atmosphere “T he Fitz” is the Home of Live Poker in Ireland with Poke r Tournaments Every Night from 8pm. The Best Cash Gam e Action in Ireland can be found here daily from 6.30pm with limits to suit all budgets.

Si x Big Screens show all the Best Live and Pay per View sporting events. We have a Full Menu Available until 2.30a m with Free Wi-Fi and Private Event facilities.

Membership is Available to everyone over the age of 18 and including Short Term Visitors to Dublin. Photo ID is required (passport or driver’s license). Regular Promo tions & Special Offers. www.fitzwilliamcardclub.com

Website: www.fitzwilliamcardclub.com Tel: 00 353 1 6114677 Email: [email protected]

Address: Clifton Hall, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2

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O’Connell Street TRAVEL TIPS & INFORMATION Currency and Banking The currency in Ireland is the Euro (€), which comes in notes of €500, €100, €50, €20, €10 and €5 and in coins of €1 and €2. Smaller denominations include the 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cent coins. Banks are open between 10am and 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and stay open until 5pm on Thursdays. Some branches do not open until 10.30am on Wednesdays for staff training. Bureau de Change outlets tend to stay open later.

Transport With a population of over 1 million, Dublin isn’t a large city by world standards, but it is an extensive, low–rise one. The centre is compact and easily explored, but it’s worth venturing further afield. To get around, you can travel by DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit – the suburban rail line), by tram (Luas) , bus or by car. 17

In Dublin, the electric rail system called the DART T R

(Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is a quick and easy way to A V

get around Dublin. It runs along the coast of the Irish E L

Sea from Malahide or Howth in north County Dublin T I P

southwards as far as Greystones, Co Wicklow. There is S

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to Dunda lk, Arklow, Maynooth and Mullingar (all from T I Connolly station) and Kildare (from Heuston station). The O ˜ N Route 90 bus connects Connolly, Heuston and Tara Street stations.

Most buses run between 7am and 11.30pm and service all parts of the city. The Nitelink is a limited nigh t service. You’ll find information on this, and other bus routes, schedules and tours at the Dublin Bus Office in O’Connell Street and on their website. If you don’t pay the exact fare, you’ll be given your change in the form of a receipt, which can only be redeemed at the Dublin Bus office. For this reason, it is often better to buy prepaid tickets at a newsagent.

Luas , Dublin’s Tram System is a frequent, reliable and fast public transport option. There are two tram lines. The Red Line runs from Tallaght to The Point and from Sagg art to Con nolly. The Green Line runs from Brides Glen to Broombridge. Trams operate from early morning to late evening with trams as frequent as every 4 minutes at peak and roughly 10 minutes frequency off peak. Tickets are available from vending machines at each stop. See www.luas.ie for more information. g , , y t s n y e r d t i l e e n l t s . c e h e d l n n s i e c a y a ’ u v s c z l T l e e t o l i c i e

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L artefacts from all over the globe. A N D Within the NMI – Decorative Arts & History, discover examples of silver, ceramics, glassware, weaponry, furniture, clothing, jewelry, coins and medals. Get more information about the life of a soldier in World War I or learn something about Eileen Gray, a modern self-taught architect and designer.

The NMI – Archaeology collection includes some of Ireland’s most prized archaeological objects such as the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice. However, many other different treasures lie within the depths of this 19th century building.

The NMI – Natural History (known as the “Dead Zoo”) is an ecological haven in the heart of Dublin City. Observe species of native Irish fauna such as badgers, giant deer, falcons and lobsters. Go up to the first floor to see polar bears, hippopotamus and tigers. Look up at the ceiling to spot impressive whale skeletons!

The NMI – Country Life in Turlough Park (Co. Mayo) charts the day-to- day lives of Irish rural ancestors from the 1850s to the 1950s. Explore topics such as traditional crafts and skills, life in the home, farming and fis hing, life in the community, festivals and customs. Visit Turlough Park House, a neo Victo rian Gothic mansion and the ancestral home of the Fitzgerald family. The house offers a fascinating insight into how the gentry lived in 19th century Ireland.

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Starting at the north end of its route, Howth and Malahide are two of Ireland’s most attractive seaside villages. 27

Malahide Castle and Grounds is less than five minutes walk D from the station platform. Howth is a working fishing port, A R and the East Pier and Cliff Walk are where many Dubliners T and visitors come to exercise, and both destinations are famed for their restaurants. Por tmarnock and Sutton’s Velvet Strand and Burrow Beach are respectively summer seaside playgrounds. Kilbarrack Station now hosts a mural marking its transformation in the books of Roddy Doyle to Barrytown, the fictional location for his tril ogy. Weekend markets and year-round sports and family activity are hosted at St Anne’s Park, accessible from each of Rahen y and Harmonstown Station, and Clontarf Road brings visitors back in time over a millennium where Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, led his army to victory at the Battle of Clontarf. Dublin is one of Europe’s most enjoyable town centres, with attractions such as Trinity College, St Stephen’s Green, and a plethora of arts venues, museums, nightlife and more are within walking distance of the three city centre stations of Connolly, Tara Street and Pearse. A n ew Dublin bursting with high-tech business and modernit y comes to life at Grand Canal Dock, and one of sport’s most celebrated cathedrals is at Lansdowne Road. The beauty of Dublin Bay reveals itself from Sandymount onwards, and Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire have plenty to offer those looking to dine, with the latter’s pier a must-visit for sea views, and ice-cream treats.

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See Ireland’s own “Bay of Naples” beyond Dalkey and throug h Killi ney, and the fun of the fair and beautiful seaside promenade awaits at Bray, before the stunning end to the DART’s route, along the cliffs of Bray Head, to Greystones with its coastal and culinary attractions. 28 LISTINGS

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South of the Liffey V I

If you’re visiting Dublin for the first time and want to S I see as much of the city as possible, it’s advisable to T O

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32 tour wit h an entertaining guide and don’t leave without trying the gener ous

V whiskey tasting led by one of the I S museum’s master tasters. Take your I T

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3 VISITOR’S GUIDE – South of the Liffey exciting exhibitions, you can visit Viking and Medieval Dublin, see 35 Archaeology as a History Hunter and climb the medieval St Michael’s

Tower. At Dublinia, see Dublin from a new perspective and come away V I knowing more about its citizens throughout the ages! S I T O

Another Viking must–see attraction are the Viking Splash Tours , which R ’ take you on a fun tour of Viking Dublin by land and water by S travelling on board the vintage, amphibious, military World War II G U I vehicles called “Ducks”. Tours depart from Stephens Green North close D E

to Grafton Street and are suitable for the whole family. –

One of the highlights of a trip to Dublin Castle is the Chester Beatty . S o

Sir Alf red Chester Beatty was an American mining magnate and a discerni ng u t h

and idiosyncratic collector of the religious treasures he encountered o during his sixty years of travelling in Europe and the Far East . The f

t collection is now commanding the attention it deserves, having been h e

moved from a suburban house in Ballsbridge to the Clock Tower L i f building at Dublin Castle in 1999. f e y Christ Church Cathedral predates Dublin Castle by a century, making it Dublin’s oldest building. The original cathedral was built by the Viking king Sitric Silkenbeard . In 1169, the Norman Earl of Pembroke, Richard 36 de Clare (Strongbow), ordered the present building to be built after his conquest of the city. He was not to

V live to see its completion. After many restorations the I S cathedral is a hybrid of architectural styles. I T O

R To the south of Christ Church Cathedral lies Saint Patric k’s ’ S Cathedral. Founded in 1191, it is best–known for its

G association with the writer and satirist Jonathan Swift U I

D who was Dean there from 1713 to 1745. The combined

E choirs of St Patrick’s and Christ Church first perf ormed

– Handel’s Messiah here in 1742. Built in honou r of Ireland’s S o patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent u t

h to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick

o baptized converts on his visit to Dublin. The Cathedral is f

t open to everyone as an architectural and historical site. h e

L To appreciate more of Ireland’s past, the National i f f Museum of Archaeology and History can be found on e y Kildare Street. The museum’s holdings represent the entire sweep of Irish history, from the Stone Age to the present day. One such display, Ireland’s Gold , is on e of the finest collections of prehistoric, gold artef acts in Europe, ranging in date between 2200 BC and 500 BC. The Treasury is the museum’s key attraction and contains outstanding examples of Celtic and Medieval art, such as the Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard – a definite must–see.

The National Gallery of Ireland was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1854 and opened to the public in National Gallery 1864. Today it houses over 16,000 works comprising of Ireland the national collection of Irish and European fine art. Highlights of the Irish collection include works by James Barry, Nathaniel Hone I, Hugh Douglas Hamilton, Thomas Roberts, William Orpen, John Lavery, Roderic O’Conor, Paul Henry, Mainie Jellett, Louis le Brocquy and Gerard Dillon. Also on Merrion Street is the National Museum of Ireland’s Natural History Museum . This olde st part of the museum, which has been open for

38 more than 150 years, houses a fine collection of both native and foreign fauna. A visit to the V I

S Natural History Museum is an excellent way to I

T keep children (and adults) amused on a rainy O

R Dublin afternoon. ’ S

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E House on Kildare Street, has been the seat of

– the Oireachtas, or Irish Parliament, since 1925. S

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L central Dublin dates back to the prosperous Georgian i

f Cathedral f era of the eighteenth and late nineteenth centuries. e y During the eighteenth century, as the city grew rapidly in size and population, the medieval walls were swept away and new broad streets and elegant squares were built on reclaimed land on either side of the Liffey. From the 1750’s onwards, great town houses were erected around Fitzwilliam Square and Merrion Square, the centre of which was laid out as a public park. In the restored Newman House on St Stephen’s Green, which joins two fine Georgian buildings, you’ll see magnificent eighteenth century interiors and beautiful plaster decoration.

If it’s culture of the musical variety that takes your fancy, the National Concert Hall on Earlsfort Terrace, just off St Stephen’s Green, often holds lunchtime concerts.

Close by at 33 Synge Street, The Shaw Birthplace is a real gem. This Victorian home mirrors the early life of the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. Jam Art Factory is an independent Irish art and design shop. The gallery and shop can be found on Patrick Street with a second shop in Crown Alley, Temple Bar. It showcases the best in Irish art and design including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, street art, prints and much 39 more. Jam Art Factory ships prints all over the world. Drop in to the

shops or browse their art online. V I S I

St Stephen’s Green is Ireland’s best–known Victorian city park. It T O

covers nine hectares of the city centre and is at its best in the R ’ summer when the tree–lined walks, flowerbeds and ornamental lakes S provide colourful relief from the hustle and bustle of the streets. The G U I

park is littered with statues that commemorate some of Ireland’s D literary and political heroes, like Robert Emmet, James Joyce, Countess E

Markiewitz and W.B. Yeats. – S o u

Once a c ommon ground for grazing animals, St Stephen’s Green was t h

transformed into a park in 1887, with the helpful funding of Sir Arthur o f

Ed ward Guinness , later to be known as Lord Ardilaun. A statue dedica ted t h to the latter stands with its head directed toward St James’s Gate , where e

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he was the proprietor of the family business, the Guinness brewery. i f f e No self–appraising tourist could come to Dublin without stopping off y at the Guinness Storehouse . Chances are you’ll smell the place before yo u see it as the prevailing westerly winds carry the tang of roasting 40 barley across the city. Located at the heart of the St. James’s Gate brewery, Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s

V No.1 International visitor attraction. I S I T From the Guinness Storehouse on Thomas Street to O

R Inchicore to Military Road you can take in the finest ’ S sights to be seen south of the Liffey.

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I Forbidding Kilmainham Gaol on Inchicore Road is the D

E largest unoccupied prison in the British Isles and was

– a place of punishment and execution for criminals and S o Nationalists between 1796 and 1924 when it closed. u t It’s certainly recommended to anyone with an interest h

o in Irish history. f t h The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is housed in e

L the Royal Hospital Kilmainham , the finest 17th-century i f f building in Ireland, and commonly known as the ‘RHK’. e y IMMA is home to the National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, with over 3,500 artworks by Irish and International artists. The Collection is firmly rooted in the present and important contemporary works are added each year.

Th e War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge are dedicated to the memory of 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914- 1918 war. The names of all the soldiers are containe d in the beautifully illustrated Harry Clarke manuscripts in the granite book rooms in the gardens. Take a break from the busy city pace in this peaceful setting.

St Audoen's Church is sited in the heart of the walled medieval city. It is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. It is dedicated to St Ouen the 7th century bishop of Rouen and patron saint of Normandy.

For those with a keen interest in the 1916 Rising, take a trip to the restored Richmond Barracks . Over 3,000 rebels, men and women of the Easter Rising, were held and sorted in the barracks buildings. Many of the architects of the new Irish state were held in the barracks including Michael Collins, Eamon De Valera, Arthur Griffith and William T. Cosgrave.

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– The Four Courts North of the Liffey

N The Liffey is a useful reference point when trying to find o r

t yo ur bearings in Dublin. If you’re in a walking mood, h

follow the north quays of the Liffey from town, past the o f Four C ourts and Smithfield right up to the entrance of t h the Phoenix Park on Parkgate Street. Alternatively, ta ke

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the number 90 bus from Aston Quay to Heuston Station; L i f these attractions are on the other side of the river. f e y The National Museum of Ireland at Collin’s Barracks is loca ted along this walking route and houses the Museum of Decor ative Arts and History . It is our country’s premier cultura l institution and home to the greatest collections of Irish ma terial heritage, culture and natural history in the world. With a frequently changing programme of exhibitions, as well as fabulous exhibitions of coins, furniture, costume and clothing, it is a great way to break up the walk to the Park. The Park extends over 1,750 acres and it feels at times as if y ou’re in open countryside. Deer, introduced during colonia l times, roam freely. I n case you and yours get separated, arrange to rendezvous at the Papal Cross , which was erecte d in 1979 for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Ireland.

Áras an Uachtaráin is the residency of Ireland’s president an d can be located by the beautiful Phoenix Column . The house was once the residence of the British Lord Lieutena nt. In an infamous incident, two British officials were stabbe d to death close to this area in 1882, one of the many viole nt episodes which led up to the 1916 Rising.

The fully restored Ashtown Castle in Phoenix Park is a mediev al tower house that probably dates from the 17th century. There is also a restaurant in the grounds of the Visitor VISITOR’S GUIDE 43 Cen tre. A lively and entertaining exhibition on the histor y V

and wildlife of the Park is on display in the Visitor Centre. I S I T

Dublin Zoo is one of Ireland’s top visitor attractions and is O

locate d in the Phoenix Park. There’s something for everyone R ’ S

at this spectacular Zoo. Look out for keeper talks and anim al G

feeding times. Animals here include giraffes, zebras, Asian U I elephants, tigers, hippos, red pandas and orangutans to D E

name only a few. Dine at the unique Meerkat Restaurant –

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Take a trip through the romantic past of Irish whiskey f

t ˜ making at The Old Jameson Distillery in Smithfield, one of h e

Dublin’s top visitor attractions. Set in the heart of historic L i f

Dublin, the Old Jameson Distillery dates back to 1780 with f e

the visitor centre being housed within the original four y walls where John Jameson founded the distillery.

Mo ving down along the quays of the River Liffey, the influenc e of James Gandon , who is one of the greatest architects asso ciated with the city, becomes apparent. Gandon designed King’s Inn (1785) on Henrietta Street and the Four Courts (1802 ). All of these monuments date back to a period when Brit ain had briefly acknowledged the legislative independence of the Irish parliament. A brass plaque in Drumcondra Churchyard commemorates James Gandon (1742–1824).

The hi story of the Four Courts plays itself out in its occupatio n by the Nationalist anti–Treaty forces as part of their military head quarters. The Irish Civil War began when Michael Collins ’ pro–Treaty Free State army opened fire on the building on 28th June 1922, quickly reducing it to a blazing hus k. During the attacks, vast amounts of valuable historical documents and records went up in smoke. The buildings have been over time painstakingly restored, but the records of Irish history they once contained are long since gone.

O’Connell Street , the grandest boulevard in the city, had turne d somewhat tatty over the last few decades but has recently 44 undergone rapid restoration. And the most conspicuous V I

S and tallest structure in the city, Ian Ritchie’s stainless steel I T Dublin Spire , was erected in the centre of O’Connell Street O

R in January 2003 as a very belated replacement for Nelson’s ’ S Pillar , which was a beloved Dublin landmark blown up by

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U the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in 1966. Make what you I

D will of this soaring steel needle; for some it is flimsy and E

alien, for others it is a monument of pure, abstract power. –

N The Spire is visible from many points outside the city. It o

r looks best at night when the perforated top section, lit by t h small LEDs, casts a ghostly grey–blue satin sheen. o f t h The GPO (General Post Office) is remembered for m uch e

more than jus t delivering mail throughout the country. It L i f marks the seminal moment in 20th–century Irish history f e y when the Nationalist leader, Padraig Pearse , proclaimed Irel and a Republic on its steps on Easter Monday 1916. As h e spoke, his heavily armed supporters were occupyi ng and also reinforcing strategic positions around the city. Th e British finally dislodged them and forced their surrend er after four days of bloody fighting which left hundreds dead and injured and much of the city centre in ruins. The se cret executions of the leaders of the rising would later serve to increase and harden support for separatism in Ireland.

Visit the GPO Witness History exhibition, a unique exhibiti on space to celebrate our past, experience the present and embrace our future. Dublin’s General Post Office is the main building on O’ Connell Street, impossible to miss. Take a guided tour and experience the Witness History Interpretive Ex hibition Centre and learn about the importance of the GPO in the 1916 Rising. Multilingual headsets are also available.

Vis it the Central Bank of Ireland Visitor Centre . Access to th e Visitor Centre is free and is a truly fascinating experien ce for young people and adults. Visitors are welcome on a self -guided basis. There is a coffee shop available to visitors located just beside the Visitor Centre in the main lobby of the building. 45 At th e heart of Phoenix Park you’ll find Farmleigh House , V

dev eloped over several decades by Edward Cecil Guinne ss I S

(Lord Iveagh, 1847-1927). The 78-acre estate is today owne d I T by the Irish government, and has hosted Queen Elizabeth O R

II and Emperor Akihito of Japan among other visi tors. ’ S

Farmleigh is managed by the Office of Public Works. G U I St Michan’s Church & Crypts on the north side of the Rive r D E

Liffey is also worthy of a visit. Founded in 1095, the present –

stru cture dates from 1685. Enjoy a tour of the vaults below N the church, which contain the mummified remains of some o r t of Dublin's most influential families. These tours of the h und erground of the church are the main draw. Bram Stoke r o f

himself is said to have visited these crypts. t h e

The I lac Centre opened in 1981 and was the first shoppin g L i f f centre in Dublin’s city centre. The centre has undergon e a e €60m refurbishment in recen t years and has been y transformed into a bright and airy shopping ve nue all on one floor. The cent re is home to the Central Library on the first floor with a small chapel underneath.

The former St. Mary’s Church o f Ireland is one of the earliest examples of a galleried church in Dublin. Built at the beginning of the 18th century, it boasts many outstanding features, such as the Renatus Harris built organ & spectacular stained glass window.

George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah” was first publicly performed in Dublin in April 1742 on Fishamble Street, and it is known that he regularly used the organ here to practice . Also, buried within the grounds are Mary Mercer – Founder of Mercer’s H ospital and Lord Norbury, The Hanging Jud ge who ordered the execution of Robert Emmett in 1803. Built by Daithi Hanly, The Garden of Remembrance can be found in the heart of the city and is dedicated to all those who lost their lives in the cause of Irish freedom. In 2011, the Queen laid a wreath there. The 1916 Moore Street Monument was designated in 2007. It was on Moore Street that Irish Volunteers surrendered to British Forces during the Irish War of Independence. 46 The Ambassador Theatre is V I

S one of the city’s most well– I

T known venues, hosting many O

R productions over the years ’ S including cinema, concerts and

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D theatre is The Gate Theatre ,

E which offers high quality

– performances i n a historic N o venue. r t h Farmleigh House The Rotunda Hospital was founded in 1745 and moved o f

to a new location in 1757. It was the first maternity hospit al t h

e in Britain and Ireland and included a garden and concert ha ll.

L The Ambassador and Gate Theatres are part of this building. i f f e y Moving off O’Connell Street into North Great George’s Street , you’ll find the James Joyce Cultural Centre . No. 35 is an archive of portraits, photographs, books and tapes of Joyce. Bloomsday celebrates the great writer and Ulyss es on June 16th every year, and the date had a particular sig nificance for James Joyce as on that day in 1904 he an d his girlfriend Nora Barnacle enjoyed their first act of intimacy.

Ulysses is set on this one day and charts the thoughts and reveries of two Dubliners, Leopold Bloom (a Jewish advertising clerk) and Stephen Daedalus (a young writer wh o was bitterly estranged from his father), as they wande r through the c ity. To say that the novel was unfavourably received when it was first published in Paris back in 1922 would be an understatement: some critics found the loose experimental structure was unintelligible while others were revolted by the references to sex, adultery and bodily functions. The English–speaking world would take a long time to embrace the novel. The US customs confiscated copies and British customs burned the book upon its arrival at the docks in Folkestone. The Irish authorities blacklisted it and Ulysses would not go on public sale in Dublin 47 until the late 1960’s. A few smuggled copies did circulate V

cland estinely among Ireland’s writers, three of whom – I S I

Anthony Cronin, Patrick Kavanagh , & Flann O’Brien – T O

celebrated the first Bloomsday on 16 June 1954 with a R ’ pu b–crawl which started at the Martello Tower in Sandycov e, S where the first chapter of Ulysses takes place. G U I D

Today the tower is home to The James Joyce Museum E which is devoted to the life and works of the acclaimed – N writer. Bloomsday (the centenary of which was celebrat ed o r t in 2 004 with numerous co mmemorative events) has h

become a renowned Dublin institution , with Joyce fans o f

flocking to the city from all over the worl d. t h e

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The Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane is housed in the f f e

grand eighteenth–century Charlemont House on Parnell y Sq uare and has the largest public collection of 20th centur y Irish art, as well as works by contemporary Irish and foreign artists. It s holdings include Impressionist masterpieces b y Renoir, Degas, Monet and Berth Morisot. A recent acquisition is the Francis Bacon Studio, which was moved, contents and all, from the late artist’s home in Reece Mews in London to the Gallery. A few doors up, also on Parnell Square, is the Dublin Writers Museum . Housed in a magnificent 18th century mansion, this museum is a celebration of Ireland’s literary tradition and its many talented writers.

The C ustom House, one of the most stunning and also commanding buildings on the north bank of the Liffey, is a telling example of history, warfare and restitution. Originally designed by Jam es Gandon in 1781, the Custom House , the seat of the nine administrative departments, was destroyed by a five day fire during the greatest urban operation of the War of Independence. Fortunately, it was rebuilt according to its original design.

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is the s tory of the Irish. The full y intera ctive museum with state-of-the-art galleries 48 ta kes you through the dramatic story of how V

I millions of Irish people have emigrated to S I

T other corners of the world , spreading their O

R un ique culture, talents and heritage all aroun d ’ S the globe. EPIC is located in The CHQ

G Building in the heart of Dublin’s docklands. U I D E

The Dublin Docklands Are a is the focus of – the new developments in the city. At the N o west end of the Docklands stands the highly r t h successful and the impressively designed o International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) . f t

h In recent years, The Docklands’ Walki ng Trail e

has bee n launched and trail maps and L i

f inf ormation are available from the Dublin f e y James Joyce Docklands offices and at Dublin Tourism. Copper Statue, North Earl Street If you really want to get under the skin of the Irish, a visit to Croke Park is a must. More than just a stadium, it’s the home of Gaelic games. Here, you’ll find passion and history pumping around every corner. Go behind- the- scenes on the Stadium Tour, get breath-taking views of Dublin on the Ericsson Skyline and discover the story of Gaelic games at the GAA Museum . The GAA Museum & Tours are the perfect way to truly immerse yourself in Irish culture. Visitors to Glasnevin Cemetery Museum can join one of the famous guided tours, led by an experienced guide, who will provide valuable insight into this unique Victorian burial place. Climb all 198 steps of the iconic O’Connell Tower, comprised of a wrought iron spiral staircase followed by hand carved wooden steps, six landing platforms, exhibits, and four windows at the t op.

The Casino, located at Marino, Dublin 3 was design ed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfield, 1st Earl of Charlemont and is one of the finest 18th century neo–classical b uildings in Europe. Access is by guided tour only. LISTINGS 49 DUBLIN CASTLE has been made for over 1,000 years. Once Dame Street, Dublin 2 the centre of British rule in Ireland, from 1204 V I Tel: +353(0)1 6458813 to 1922, Dublin Castle is now the setting for S I Email: [email protected] some of the Irish nation’s most important T state ceremonies. Come with us on a jou rney O Web: www.dublincastle.ie R

through time, from British rule to Irish ’

Dublin Castle is a place where Irish history S

Independence and beyond. G

DUBLINIA Chri stchurch, travel back to Viking and Mediev al U I

St Michaels Hill, Christ Church, Dublin 8 times and experience the sights and sounds D Tel: +353(0)1 6794611 of this busy city. Climb a medieval tower, and E

Email: [email protected] see spectacular views. See Dublin from a new –

Web: www.dublinia.ie perspective and come away knowing more N o

At Dublinia, in the heart of the old city at about its citizens throug hout the ages! r t h

EPIC THE IRISH EMIGRATION MUSEUM See Ireland from the outside in through the o

The CH Q Building, Custom House Quay stories of the people who left and the Irish f

Dublin 1 culture they brought with them. To truly t h

Tel: +353 (0)1 906 0861 understand what it means to be Irish you need e

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Web: www.epicchq.com Voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction 201 9. f e

FARMLEIGH HOUSE & ESTATE A beautiful historic house and former home y Phoenix Park, Dublin 15, D15 TD50 of the Guinness family. Farmleigh boasts an Tel: +353 (0)1 8155914 art gallery, rare book collections, and the Email: [email protected] official Irish State guest house. Farmleigh Web: www.farmleigh.ie Es tate is open seven days a week with walled and sunken gardens and scenic lakeside walk s. 50 LISTINGS IMAGINOSITY, DUBLIN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM the only dedicated interactive children’s V

I The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter museum in the country. Imaginosity’s three S Sandyford, Dublin 18 floors and 18 educational interactive exhibits I T

O Tel: 01-2176130/33 (from the supermarket, doctors surgery, and

R Email: [email protected] theatre to the construction zone, climber, ’

S Web: www.imaginosity.ie garage and television station) are each designe d

Imaginosity, Dublin Children’s Museum is to inspire life long learning through play . G U

I IMMA - Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA’s home is the extraordinary historical D

E Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8 sit e of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

Explore our galleries, take a stroll in our 17th – Tel: 353 (1) 612 9900

century formal gardens, visit the IMMA Shop L Email: [email protected] Web: www.imma.ie i s IMMA is Ireland’s National Cultural and relax in our Café. We look forward to t i welcoming you to IMMA . n Institution for Modern and Contemporary Ar t. g s JAM ART FACTORY and design shop on Patrick Street and on Ad dress 1 - 64 Patrick Street, Dublin 8 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin. Set up by Address 2 - 14 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 brothers Mark and John in 2011, it showcases Tel - 016165671 the best in Irish art and design including Email - [email protected] ceramics, textiles, jewellery, street art, prints Web - JamArtFactory.com and and more! By working with up a nd com ing JamArtPrints.com artists, designers and students the shop is Jam Art Factory is an independent gallery kept fresh and exciting! NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND: Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday – Monday · Natural History, Merrion Street, Dublin 2 1.00pm –5.00pm, Closed Christmas Day & · Decorative Arts & History, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 Good Friday. Admission Free. · Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Each of the four sites of the National Museu m Phone: +353 (0)1 6777444. of Ireland focuses on a particular area of Email: [email protected]. cul ture and science. You can see fine example s Web: www.museum.ie of national and international archaeology, Iris h history, Irish art, culture and natural history. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. RATHFARNHAM CASTLE An i nspiring Elizabethan Castle within easy Rathfarnham, D14 K3T6 re ach of Dublin’s city centre. Recent excavati ons Tel: +353 (0)1 4939462 have shed new light on the early phases of the Email: [email protected] castle and its occupants. With its four flanker towers Rathf arnham Castle is an excellent Web: www.rathfarnhamcastle.ie example of the fortified house in Ireland. SAINT PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL Bu ilt in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Saint Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8 Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the well Tel: 353 1 453 9472 where Saint Patrick baptised converts on his Email: [email protected] visit to Dublin. Holding sung services twice Web: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie daily Sunday through Friday, the Cathedral also serves as a popular visitor attra ction. ST MICHAN’S CHURCH & CRYPTS Oldest Parish Church on the north side of Church Street, Dublin 7. the River Liffey. Historical Building dating Tel: 00 353 (0)1 8724154 from 1095, present structure from c.1685. Its Email: [email protected] cr ypts contain the resting place of the Shea res Web: www.cathedralgroupdublin.ie brothers, heroes of the 1798 Rebellion. 1 VISITOR’S GUIDE – Dublin Suburbs 5 y s e y . s s , d l h a l a d e , t s s e e c n n

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The Dublin Th e City Centre boasts a selection of quality hotels which have Docklands been part of the Dublin landscape for many years, including the world famous Shelbourne on St. Stephens Green, The Westbury, The Fitzwilliam all within close proximity to the hub of Grafton Street. Also recommended are the Merrion Hotel on Merrion Street close to Government buildings and the Conrad on Earlsford Terrace opposite the National Concert Hall.

For a ta ste of five star luxury, stay at The Westbury Hotel on Grafton Street. Enjoy a warm welcome and relax in the magnificent setting of The Gallery and dine in one of their two fine restaurants. Right outside your door is the heart of Dublin City’s cultural quarter with all the shops and p ubs one could wa nt.

Situated in the heart of Dublin’s cultural quarter, Dub lin Citi Hotel offers a warm atmosphere, cosy, comfortable accommodation and live entertainment. 55 The Croke Park Hotel is a luxury hotel situated across th e A

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Restaurant. You could also consider Jurys Inn Custom N House in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The LUAS and Connolly Rail Station are just around the co rner. ˜ The O’Callaghan Mont Clare is a classically decorated, traditional 3 star Dublin hotel and a former favourite of James Joyce, nestled away in a peaceful Georgian Merrion Square.

The 4 star O’Callaghan Alexander Hotel is a hidden gem located in Dublin 2 within strolling distance of Grafton Street, Merrion Square and Trinity College. The O’Callaghan Davenport Hotel is a traditional elegant hotel with a historic facade that dates back to 1863. The Davenport is a well–known Dublin landmark.

Also in Dublin 2 is Buswells , an elegant and charming 67 b edroom, 3 star, Georgian hotel with special character.

Al so recommended is the 5 star The Fitzwilliam Hotel on St. Stephen's Green.

Ideal for your business or leisure needs is The Gresham Hotel situated on O’ Connell Street and is close to the shopping district of Dublin.

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not just a que stion, it’s an order! With Irish theme bars E R T

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to basics and savour the sights, sounds and smells of an N authentic Dublin pub? M E N The official opening hours of pubs in Ireland are 10.30am T to 11.30pm, Mondays to Thursdays and 10.30am to 12.30 am, Fridays and Saturdays and 12.00pm to 11.00pm on Sundays. Many pubs in the city centre have been granted later licences at weekends. For a dawn tipple, try the ‘early houses’ around Smithfield fruit market. If Dublin is the hea˜rtland of Ireland, Temple Bar is surely its pulse. With many and varied outlets fighting for your atten tion, Temple Bar is a flurry of excitement, entertainme nt and ant icipation. The Temple Bar is one of the liveliest pubs in this area, hosting two or more scheduled and impromptu ‘trad’ sessions a day. It offers a spacious beer garden which has proved popular since the introduction of the smoking ban in March 2004.

Also in Temple Bar is Fitzsimons Bar . Located in Fitzsim ons Hotel , it has free, live traditional music and late night entertainment. It also offers the luxury of a large screen for watching live sporting events, a definite asset in a sports mad city. This hotel also has a lively and popular nightclub with nights hosted by some of Dublin’s top DJs. 58 Blooms Hotel’s VAT house Bar is a E

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To experience live music any night of the week, try The Cel t, a tra ditional Irish pub on Talbot Street. Good music, friend ly staff and plenty of Guinness on tap is guaranteed.

If it’s an historic pub in the heart of the city you’re looking for, try Sinnott’s Bar . Dating back to the 18th century, Sinnot t’s reopened in 1989 after St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre was built. It’s a traditional Irish pub, home to a large collectio n of original literary pictures and prints from a number of well-known Irish artists and writers. Other recommended loca tions in the Grafton Street area are Nearys on Chatham Street, The Duke, The Bailey Bar and Davy Byrne’s on Duke Street. Davy Byrne’s pub was

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DUBLIN CITI HOTEL & TRINITY BAR Dublin’s top Sports Bar shows all of the E VENUE best upcoming live fixtures every week. N T

46-49 Dame Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Live musicians every night of the week! E R

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Email: [email protected] appointed rooms are designed with M E

Website: www.dublincitihotel.com warmth, comfort, and convenience in N

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Website: www.trinitybarvenue.ie – L i FITZWILLIAM CASINO CARD CLUB The Fitzwilliam Casino Card Club is s t

& & i Clifton Hall, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Ireland's Leading Gaming Venue. Games n g

Dublin 2, Ireland available include: Punto Banco, Blackjac k, s Tel: 00 353 1 6114677 Roulette, Progressive Jackpots, Poker & Email: [email protected] Brag. €60 Free Bets to New Members. Web: www.fitzwilliamcardclub.com Open 6pm to 6am in Dublin City Centre.

J.W. SWEETMAN CRAFT BREWERY Dublin's original on-site brewery. J.W. 1 & 2 Burgh Quay, Sweetman Craft Brewery offers craft beer Dublin 2, (O'Connell Bridge) tastings, restaurant, late bar, live music 7 Tel: 00353 1 6705 777 nights, a 1916 gallery, Sunday trad music Email: [email protected] and more. Visit J.W. Sweetman's and take Web: www.jwsweetman.com part in their rich heritage of warm hospitality and uniquely crafted beers.

McDAIDS PUB Established in 1779, McDaids is situated off 3 Harry Street, Dublin 2 fashionable Grafton Street near Dublin city Tel: 01 6794395 centre. O ne of the true literary pubs it was Email: [email protected] frequented by many of the greats of Irish literature, including Patrick Kavanagh and Brendan Behan. McDaids retains its tradition of hospitality and is popular with locals and tourists alike. Pur veyors of fine beverages.

THE BARGE PUB The Barge pub is a landmark destination 42 Charlemont Street in Dublin. We Love all events big or Ranelagh, small, formal or impromptu! From craft Dublin 2 beers to comfort food, to live music and Tel: 01 4751869 parties, The Barge will make it one to Email: [email protected] Web: www.thebarge.ie remember! 66 EATING OUT Irish cooking has traditionally emphasised the use of fresh, E A

T local ingredi ents cooked with a minimum of fuss. A new I N generation of Irish chefs continues to make a virtue of this G

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But, as well as modern Irish cuisine, the foods of many nations now compete for the diner’s attention. Book your table ahead of time in Dublin – a requirement more so here than in most cities of comparable size – especially at weekends and ˜during the summer. Popular outdoor lunchtime hang-outs in good weather are the Liffey Boardwalk , St Stephen’s Green, the lawn beside the Arts Block at Trinity College, or also the beautiful seclud ed Iveagh Gardens off Earlsfort Terrace.

Why not sample some of the city’s rock culture at the Hard Rock Café . From fantastic memorabilia, fabulous drinks and great Am erican food and service it has everything you’re lo oking for and is also centrally located. Opened in 200 4, Dublin’s Hard Rock offers a selection of American cuisine and excellent cocktails. Like all Hard Rock Cafes, Dublin’s restaurant hosts an impressive collection of memorabilia including a pair of Bono’s sunglasses, also a favourite shirt of Elvis’s and a Jimi Hendrix rug. Food and drinks are excelle nt and you can’t beat the friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Other Am erican style restaurants include T.G.I. Friday’s, found at centres around the city, including St Stephen’s Green, Blanchardstown, Temple Bar, Dundrum Town Centre and Swords. Serving mouth watering burg ers, steaks and a huge range of exotic cocktails, it is the ideal venue for a night out or a family gathering. For quality American food se rved in a fun atmosphere look no further 67 E A T I N G

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than TGI Friday’s. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a hard day’s sight-seeing.

At Mao restaurants in Dun Laoghaire and Stillorgan, the ˜ chefs are passionate about using only the finest fresh ingredients to create authentic, virtually low fat Thai/ Asian dishes.

If you would prefer the same tempting food brought directly to your door, there’s Mao at Home . You can order online or by phone from their various branches.

Captain Americas serve good quality American–style food at reasonable prices. Visit their branches in Grafton Street and Blanchardstown, where you will find delicious food and an extensive selection of cocktails, beers and wines. Try the loaded potato skins, Philly Cheese Steak or the chicken and cheese enchilada.

For a taste of Asian cuisine, visit any of the Wagamama noodle bars located in South King Street, Dundrum Town Centre and Blanchardstown Retail Park. Relax in informal sty le and dine on noodles served with a variety of ingredien ts including chicken, shrimp, egg, bean–sprouts and peppers or try their big bowls of noodle soup.

Rustic Stone on South George’s Street is all about adding creativity and flavour to the finest ingredients in the most nutritious way possible. This restaurant is a fun, inviting and relaxed place to eat where everyone’s needs, diets s r , l i t r c s a p e a s e i e t

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For a slice of Italian fine food and wines, a meal from the Dunne & Crescenzi Group of Italian restaurants is in order. Drop into any of their restaurants: Dunne & Crescenzi located in South Frederick Street and also Sandymount and L’Officin a in Dundrum Town Centre and Kildare Village. Enjoy pasta, risotto, antipasti, mouth watering desserts and much more.

Fo r modern Italian cooking and authentic Italian flavours, the award-winning Bar Italia Ristorante at Millennium Bridg e is the perfect choice. Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal or a light bite to enjoy with a glass of wine, this is the place to relax and watch the world go by. Try their early dining men u that includes a complimentary glass of bellini cocktail.

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S When it comes to the world fashion stakes and lists of H

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The main axis for the die-hard shopper is Grafton Street in the south city centre, which has been compared to London and New York in recent polls. It is also fully pedestrianised, and you are afforded a range of shops like the high–end Brown Thomas. ˜ Br own Thomas is Ireland’s premier luxury department store and part of a global retail family, which includes Selfridges in t he UK and Holt Renfrew in Canada. Celebrating creativit y, luxury and service since 1849, Brown Thomas is home to the very best Irish and international brands in fashion, accessories, beauty and home. Featuring the world’s most prest igious luxury boutiques such as Hermés, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, Brown Thomas Dublin has achieved pre– eminent status, a store that is listed among the best in the world, yet remains quintessentially Irish and unique. Visit www.brownthomas.com for more details. Powerscourt Townhouse Centre Just off the red brick carpet of Grafton Street you’ll find the multi–storied Stephen’s Green S hopping Centre and tw o smaller, but unique shopping complexes: Powersco urt Townhous e Centre and the Royal Hibernian Way .

Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre is centrally located in the heart of the city at the top of Grafton Street and has over 90 shops all under one roof. There are a SHOPPING number of retail shops including 79 TK Maxx, Dunnes Stores and The S

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in a cafe, burger and chips in a G fast food joint or a three course meal in a restaurant, you won’t have to go far. For presents to take home to your loved ones, try Celtic Spirit, The Donegal Shop, Carroll’s Irish Gift Store and The Green Gallery. ˜ If you’d like to take home a bottle of the ‘good stuff’, the Celtic Whiskey Shop & Wines on the Green , sells a fine selection of Irish, Scottish, Bourbon an d world whiskeys as well as offering free whiskey tasting s. Located at 27–28 Dawson Street, it is managed by Ally Alpine who has almost thirty years experience in the trade.

R & C McCormack is a family–run je wellery shop on Grafton Street that prides itself on having the finest selection of Celtic Irish Jewellery including the traditional Irish ring of friendship, the Claddagh ring and Celtic Trinity Knot rings (the Trinity Knot is often found in Insular art such as metal work and in illuminated manuscripts like the Bo ok of Kells). The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the prices affordable for the high quality of the jewellery on offer.

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S New Mo on Jewellery store has a mesmerizing collection H

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G and earrings set in a wide variety of gemstones including amber, amethyst, aquamarine, moonstone, opal, moldavite and many more rare stones. New Moon also has a large range of men’s jewellery as well as a Celtic jewellery range, skull rings, Native American silver jewellery, antique Indian jewellery and much more. Centrally located in the historic George’s Street Arcade with friendly and knowledgeable staff on hand. Powerscourt Cent re located on South William Street is a spe cialty shopping centre that offers a mixture of restaurant s, art, antiques and˜ fashion. In 1774 Richard Wingfield 3rd Viscount Powerscourt and his wife Lady Amelia moved into number 59 South William Street. The Townhouse with its history and shops, makes it well worth a visit. Open seven days a week. Powerscourt Centre is also home to the Design Centre, founded over 20 years ago. It became a forum for up and coming and established designers to showcase their clot hing. Geor ge’s Street Arcade offers old world charm in this Victoria n shopping mall that was Dublin’s first shopping centre. This liv ely indoor market offers an abundance of charming shops and stalls in a unique bohemian atmosphere and is perfec t for some exotic gift options. An eclectic and also unique shopping experience in the heart of Dublin city. Located on Dawson Street and full of small, stylish shops, Royal Hibernian Way is a must see. The Gre at Irish Shopping Experience can also be discovered on Nassau Street opposite Trinity College, where you will find House of Ireland and The Kilkenny Store . The beautiful Kilkenny Shop is famous for promoting Irish design and crafts for over 50 years – located just opposite Trinity College this is a must see while in Dublin. Offering a vast array of Waterford crystal, pottery, linen, jewellery, fashion, accessories and souvenirs you are sure to find ˜ 84 the per fect gift at Kilkenny. Overseas visitors can avail of S

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G The Sweater Shop stores are Irish owned and this family run business is proud to provide a vast selection of quality Irish Knitwear such as Aran jumpers, at great prices, as well as accessories, gifts and stylish casual wear. In their stores you will find a large selection of merchandise to suit all tastes. Their Trinity Woollen Mills store is the stockist of Harley Davidson, Guinness, Trinity College and more.

Muji on Chatham Street opened its doors in 2002. It is a Japan ese store selling stylish furniture and an array of accessories for a modern lifestyle. They stock a wide range of products including stationery, storage, fashion and accessories, furniture, travel, health and beauty and kitchenware. Muji is open seven days a week.

Rhinestones at 18 Andrew Street is home to a century of amazing costume jewellery, antique to modern reflecting art, fashion, history and romance. Walk through their door and you will experience a treasure trove of moments captured in time. From Early Victorian brooches, to romantic Edwardian keepsake lockets, to exquisite Venetian glass beads, to one- off 1960’s studio silver creations. Selected Arts and Crafts items. European and American designer jewellery from the 1930’s such as Miriam Haskell, Trifari, Dior. etc. Rhinestones also has a great range of new cultured pearl jewellery. Carrolls Irish Gifts are a fully Irish owned company established in 1982 and are one of the leading retailers of quality Irish clothing, jewellery, souvenirs and gift products. You will find leading Irish products such as Guinness, Newbridg e Silverware, Aran Knitwear, Solvar, Trinity, Mullingar Pewter and more throughout their many shops dotted throughout Dublin as well as shops in Cork, Kilkenny and Belfast.

Temple Bar is now one of the most visited areas in the city an d is widely regarded as the ‘trendy’ part of town; its selecti on of alternative clothes and record stores confirms this. 85 And on to Henry Street , the hunting ground of the sales fan atic. S

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Extending off Henry Street are the Jervis Street and Ilac Shopping Centres , both which offer an exciting and varied shopping experience under one roof. Walking back towards the Spire brings you on to O' Connell Street, where th e buildings of once Clery's Department Store and the current Eason Bookshop stand as Dublin institutions.

Jervis Shopping Centre is a major hub of activity for the enthusiastic shopper. Stores include M&S, New Look, Argos, Boots and Jack & Jones to name a mere few. For a b ite to eat you are spoiled for choice with KFC, Brambles and Kay’s Kitchen. Try a tasty sandwich in O’Briens or a slice of pizza in Sbarro Pizza Bar.

The Ilac Shoppi ng Centre on Henry Street in Dublin’s city centre is open seven days a week. Home to over 80 stores, the centre boasts many fashion and accessory outlets and several eateries. Just some of the shops you may wish to visit include Angel, Diesel, Dealz, Flying Tiger and Dunnes Stores. For a bite to eat try Quigley’s or O’ Briens.

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Brown Thomas BROW N THOMAS is Ireland’s premier S 88-95 Grafton Street department store featuring the world’s most H Dublin 2 prestigious brands including Chanel, Hermès, O P

Tel: 00353 1 605 6666 Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and P I

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27-28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 whiskey specialist, stocking the largest g Tel: +353 1 6759744 and finest selection of Irish, Scottish & s Email: [email protected] world whiskeys, rare bottlings & miniature s. Web: www.celticwhiskeyshop.com We offer free in store tastings daily. Follow us on Twitter: @Celticwhiskey Visiting Killarney, County Kerry? Don’t @winesonthegreen miss www.celticwhiskeybar.com ILAC SHOPPING CENTRE Dunnes Stores, TKMaxx, River Island, H&M Henry Street, Dublin 1 and Argos as well as Smiggle, The Works, Tel: 00353 (0)1 828 8900 Flying Tiger, Jump Juice and Off Beat Donuts. Email: [email protected] It has 14 cafés an d is easily accessed by Web: www.ilac.ie public transport including the new Luas The Ilac Centre has over 80 stores including cross city.

JERVIS SHOPPING CENTRE Fashionable, contemporary and always 125 Upper Abbey Street, Dublin 1 on trend, with a wide selection of national Tel: 35318781323 and international brands and restaurants, Fax: 35318781329 the Jervis Shopping Centre is located just off Henry Street on Mary Street offering Email: [email protected] a unique shopping experience on Web: www.Jervis.ie Dublin’s busiest thoroughfare. KILDARE VILLAGE For a great day out, nestled within Nurney Road landscaped grounds, Kildare Village is Kildare town, Co Kildare Ireland’s designer shopping destination. Tel: +353 (0)45 520501 You will find it difficult to resist temptat ion Email: [email protected] wi th more than 100 boutiques with saving s Web: www.KildareVillage.com up to 60% off the RRP all year round. NEW MOON JEWELLERY New Moon Jewellery has Ireland’s largest 28 Drury St, George’s St. Arcade, Dublin 2 range of handmade silver, gold and Tel: 353 1 6711154 gemstone jewellery from around the Email: [email protected] world. Pendants, rings and earrings set in Web: www.newmoon.ie amber, moonstone, opal, turquoise & Facebook: New Moon Jewellery many more. Celtic silver jewellery range. Instagram: newmoondublin A must for jewellery lovers. STEPHEN’S GREEN SHOPPING CENTRE Stephen’s Green S.C. centrally located in St Stephen’s Green West, Dublin D02 X309 the heart of Dublin’s prestigious shopping Tel: 00 353 1 4780888 ar ea, surrounded by history and the hustle Fax: 00 353 1 4782565 and bustle of Grafton Street. With over 90 Email: [email protected] outlets, a visit is a must for any visitor to Web: www.stephensgreen.com Dublin City. 88 OUTSIDE DUBLIN OUTSIDE DUBLIN V

I If you fancy extending your travels, there are also many S I

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from all over the country and beyond thanks to the area’s D u stunning scenery and rich heritage. b ˜ l i n At the Glendalough Visitor Centre , discover the history of this early Christian ecclesiastical settlement founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century through the exhibition and au dio-visual show. Guided tours are available on request.

At Russborough House & Parklands in Blessington, experience an 1 8th century Palladian architectural maste rpiece with fine art collections and beautiful parklands. Less than an hou r from Dublin and set in beautiful country-side, this histo ric house is a must-see part of Ireland’s history. Take a guided tour of the house or enjoy some Family fun outside with a Maze, Fairy Trail, Playground, Tree trail & 2km walking trail.

At Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow you will find Powersc ourt House, home to some of the best of Irish desig n in gifts, clothes and furniture. Explore the stunnin g Gardens which stretch over 47 acres and grab a bite to eat in the Avoca Terrace Café. While in the area, visit Ireland’s highest waterfall located just 6km from the main estate.

In County Wicklow, drop into the Avoca store in Avoca Village . The mill in Avoca village was originally set up as co-operative in 1723. Today, there are third generation weavers working at the Mill. Enjoy The Mill Store, cafe & visitor centre in Avoca. Whether it’s good food or shopp ing you’re after, Avoca has you covered. 89 Other Avoca stores in Wicklow are located in Kilmacanog ue V I

where you will find a store, restaurant, food market & cafe , S I

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50 minutes to complete. u b l i n County Kildare Kildare, the rich farming county to the west of Dublin, is the centre of Ireland’s famous horse–breeding industry and is a ls o an excellent golfing county. Nowhere better symbolizes all that is great about County Kilda re, the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industr y, than the Irish National Stud & Ga rdens , a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens to be found anywhere in the world.

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O 9 Th e Hill of Tara near the River Boyne is best known as the 91 seat of the High Kings of Irelan d but its importance dates back V

to the Stone Age when a passage tomb was built there. On a I S I clear day many claim it’s possible to see half the counti es of T O

Ireland from Tara. Why not go yourself and find out! R ’ S

Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, was G constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy and U I D

his son Walter. Hugh de Lacy was granted the Liberty of E

Meath by King Henry II in 1172 in an attempt to curb the – expansionist policies of Richard de Clare, (Strongbow). O u t s i

The Avoca stores are known for their time-honoured traditions, d e which have been lovingly passed down through several generat ions. D

In Dunboyne, you will find the Avoca store, cafe, food market & u b l garden centre, a perfect spot to while away a few pleasant i n hours. You will find many other Avoca stores and cafes and restaurants throughout Ireland including Letterfrack in Galway .

County Longford The Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre in Longford interpret s an Iron Age bog road that was built in the year 148 B.C. across the boglands of Longford, close to the River Shannon . In side the interpretive centre, an eighteen-metre stretch of the preserved trackway is on permanent display in a hall sp ecially designed to preserve the ancient wooden structure.

County Offaly Wh ile in Offaly, make sure to drop in to the Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor C entre . The Curious Taster’s Journey tour takes in every step of whiskey making, from grain to glass, with a complimentary tasting of the original triple blend. Before you leave, you might like to visit the gift shop and browse for a memento to take back home.

Located on the banks of the River Sh annon in the centre of Ir eland, Clonmacnoise was one of the most important mona stic sites in Europe. Today visitors can stroll around the site at Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre viewing the ruins of the Cathedral, 3 High crosses, 9 churches, 2 round towers and the largest collection of Early Christian grave slabs in Europe. 92 OUTSIDE DUBLIN

V LOUTH, LAND OF LEGENDS AND FULL OF LIFE I

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St Peter’s Catholic Church & St Oliver Plunkett’s Shrine in the heart of Drogheda is a Gothic Revival church datin g back to the 18th century and contains the preserved head of St Oliver Plunkett. Stroll to the locally known ‘Cu p and Saucer’ - Drogheda Museum & Millmount Tow er – which overlo oks Drogheda and enjoy a fascinating colle ction of military memorabilia in the adjoining museum.

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VISITOR’S GUIDE – Outside Dublin 4 9 bat tle between Cúchulainn and Ferdia. Both Ardee Cast le , 95 the largest fortified medieval towerhouse in Ireland and

Hatch’s Castle built in the 1400’s are sited on its main st reet. V I Also worth visiting are St Marys Abbey , the remains of the S I T

Chantry College and the unusually named Jumping Churc h, O wh ere legend tells the wall of the church jumped during R ’ a storm in 1715 to ensure the grave of an excommunica ted S

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picturesque village of Carlingford , which is full of characte r b l i and one of the best preserved medieval villages in Irela nd. n Louth Land of Legends offers a wonderful array of historical attra ctions, outdoor pursuits, festivals, top class accommodatio n and friendly locals. Here thousands of years of history, myth and l egend combine with dramatic scenery and coastline, to produce a memorable holiday experience. 96 LISTINGS

O CASTLETOWN HOUSE AND PARKLANDS Ireland’s first and finest Palladian

U Celbridge Mansion. Set amongst beautiful 18th T

S Co. Kildare century parklands on the banks of the I D W23V9H3 river Liffey. Castletown is easily E

Tel: +353 (0)1 628 8252 accessed on the N4 from Dublin. D

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g Carlingford, Co. Louth Railway Station overlooking the Lough, s Tel: + 353 (0) 41 9419692 staff are waiting to help make your visit Email: [email protected] to the peninsula a memorable one. Web: www.carlingford.ie

CLONMACNOISE VISITOR CENTRE An Early Christian site founded by St. Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the N37 V292 eastern bank of the River Shannon. Tel: +353 (90) 967 4195 Fax: +353 (90) 967 4273 Email: [email protected] Website: www.heritageireland.ie

CORLEA TRACKWAY VISITOR CENTRE The centre interprets an Iron Age bog Corlea Trackway Centre road that was built in the year 148 B.C. Kenagh, Co. Longford across the boglands of Longford, clo se N39 XT18 to the River Shannon. The oak road is Tel.: +353 (43) 332 2386 the largest of its kind to have been Fax.: +353 (43) 332 2442 uncovered in Europe and was excavated E-mail: [email protected] by Professor Barry Raftery of University (For information only. All bookings must College Dublin. be made by phone/fax). Website: www.heritageireland.ie

DROGHEDA MUSEUM DROGHEDA MUSEUM MILLMOUNT and Millmount, Drogheda, Co Louth Martello Tower are located at the great Tel: +353 (0) 41 9833097 fort that overlooks the town of Drogheda and the historic river Boyne. The compl ex Email: [email protected] houses craft shops and art galleries and Web: www.millmount.net is a visitor's must-see. LISTINGS 97

DROGHEDA TOURIST OFFICE Erecte d in 1770 on the site of the medieva l O The Tholsel, West Street Tholsel, once the centre of municipal U T

Drogheda, Co Louth authority until the Council Chambers S I Tel: +353 (0)41 9872843 moved to the newly-erected Courthouse D Fax: +353 (0)41 9841599 E

in Fair Street in 1889. Now the Drogh eda D Email: [email protected] Tourist Office it’s a visitor must-see. U Web: www.Drogheda.ie B L I N

DUNDALK TOURIST INFORMATION Dundalk’s Tourist Information office is –

OFFICE located in the town’s centre, overlooking L i

Market Square the recently renovated piazza. Sit amongst s t i

Dundalk, Co Louth sculptor John Behans Táin Warriors and n Tel: + 353 (0) 42 9352111 g

observe the hustle and bustle of daily life s Email: [email protected] whilst you plan your visit to the town. Web: www.VisitLouth.ie HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL The guided factory tour allows visitors The Mall to witness how Waterford Crystal pieces Waterford ar e crafted from initial design to the final X91 FXN4 engraving of the piece. On completion of Tel: 353 (0)51 317000 the tour, visitors can experience 12,000 Email: [email protected] sq. ft. of crystal heaven in the largest Web: www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com showcase of Waterford Crystal in the world. TULLAMORE D.E.W. VISITOR CENTRE Situat ed right in the heart of Ireland, there Bury Quay, Tullamore, Co. Offaly is an incredible experience that has been Tel: +353 57 9325015 waiting for you since 1829. Join us at the Fax: +353 57 93 25016 ho me of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey and Email:[email protected] immerse yourself in the history and magic We b: www.tullamoredewvisitorcentre.com that lies inside the walls of this 19th century bo nded warehouse, where our whiskey makin g tradition began. Enjoy a guided tour and a tutored whiskey tasting of Ireland’s original triple blend. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ADVERTISE IN THE NEXT EDITION OF PREMIER GUIDES EMAIL: [email protected]

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