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Ireland here means the state covering 26 of the island's 32 counties; the other six are Northern Ireland, and the two share the republic's only land border. About 5.4 million people live in the 26, more than 1.5 million of them in Dublin on the east coast, where most arrivals begin. Everything else is a direction away from the capital - the Atlantic west and its cliffs and harbour towns, the Celtic Sea to the south beyond Cork, the Irish Sea coast running north. The island is small enough to cross by car in a day, which regularly tempts people into trying it.
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Trinity College Dublin is the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin, founded by royal charter in 1592. The College's own history places its first site on the former Priory of All Hallows, supplied by Dublin Corporation.
The Guinness Storehouse is the ticketed visitor experience inside the working St. James's Gate brewery, in the Liberties, about a mile west of Dublin's centre.
Kilmainham Gaol is a decommissioned county prison on the western edge of Dublin 8, kept as a museum by the Office of Public Works and reached only on a guided tour.
Dublin Castle occupies a walled block off Dame Street in the middle of the city, and it is not the moated fortress the name promises.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral is the local name for St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. It stands as a significant ecclesiastical building in the capital, associated with Ireland's patron saint.
Christ Church Cathedral is a historic cathedral in Dublin, serving as both a place of worship and a landmark of architectural significance. Founded in the medieval period, it stands as one of the city's two medieval cathedrals.
The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament. It is housed at Trinity College Dublin.
Phoenix Park is a large public park located west of Dublin city centre. It is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city.
The National Gallery of Ireland is a major public art museum located in Dublin. It occupies a prominent position in the city centre, near Merrion Square.
Temple Bar is a neighbourhood rather than a building: about a dozen cobbled streets on the south bank of the River Liffey, bounded by the river to the north, Dame Street to the south, Westmoreland Street to the east and…
Chester Beatty Library is a museum and library in Dublin, Ireland. It houses the collection of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty, a mining magnate and collector.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is an interactive digital museum located in Dublin's Docklands, within the historic CHQ Building. It explores the stories of Irish emigration throughout history, examining why people left Ireland and how they influenced the world.
Dublin Zoo is a zoological garden located in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Founded in 1830, it is one of the oldest zoos still in operation worldwide.
The General Post Office stands on O'Connell Street in Dublin as one of Ireland's most recognisable civic buildings. Designed by Francis Johnston and completed in 1818, it serves as the headquarters of An Post, the Irish postal service.
Ha'penny Bridge is a historic pedestrian bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin city centre. Its local name and common name are identical: Ha'penny Bridge.
The Old Jameson Distillery is a visitor attraction located on Bow Street in Smithfield, Dublin. It occupies the site of the original Jameson whiskey distillery founded by John Jameson in 1780.
The Little Museum of Dublin is a small city-centre museum dedicated to the history of Ireland's capital in the twentieth century. Housed in a Georgian townhouse on St Stephen's Green, it presents a compact, idiosyncratic collection assembled through public donation.
Dublinia is a historical recreation museum in Dublin, Ireland, presenting the city's medieval and Viking heritage. Located near Christ Church Cathedral, the attraction uses interactive exhibits to explore Dublin's past from its Viking settlement origins through the medieval period.
The Irish Museum of Modern Art is a national institution in Dublin dedicated to contemporary and modern art. It occupies the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham, a seventeenth-century building with extensive grounds.
The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks is a branch of Ireland's national museum system, housed in former military barracks dating to the early eighteenth century.
The National Museum of Ireland, Natural History occupies a Victorian building on Merrion Street in Dublin. Known locally as the "Dead Zoo," this institution forms part of the National Museum of Ireland network.
The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin is a botanical garden and scientific institution located in Glasnevin. Established in 1795, it serves as a centre for botanical research and conservation in Ireland.
Glasnevin Cemetery is a historic burial ground located in Dublin, Ireland. Established in 1832, it serves as the final resting place for many prominent Irish historical figures.
Molly Malone is a bronze statue located on Suffolk Street in Dublin city centre.
Merrion Square is a Georgian garden square in Dublin, Ireland, with a public park at its centre known as Merrion Square Park.
Iveagh Gardens is a public park located in Dublin, Ireland. The gardens were originally designed in the 19th century and are known for their Victorian landscape design.
The Hugh Lane Gallery is a municipal art gallery in Dublin, Ireland. Established through a bequest from Sir Hugh Lane, who perished aboard the RMS Lusitania in 1915, the institution occupies a purpose-built structure on Parnell Square North.
Farmleigh is a historic estate and official Irish State guest house located in the Phoenix Park area of Dublin. The property serves as a venue for state functions and is also open to public visitors.
The Casino at Marino is a small pleasure house located in the northern suburbs of Dublin, Ireland.
The Jeanie Johnston is a tall ship and famine museum moored on the River Liffey in Dublin. It is a replica of the original three-masted barque that carried Irish emigrants to North America during the Great Famine of the 1840s.
The Museum of Literature Ireland, known locally by the same name, is a cultural institution in Dublin dedicated to Irish literary heritage.
The James Joyce Centre is a museum and cultural institution in Dublin dedicated to the life and works of James Joyce, one of Ireland's most celebrated writers.
14 Henrietta Street museum is a historic house museum located on one of Dublin's finest Georgian streets. The building preserves a remarkable record of urban domestic life spanning multiple centuries.
The National Library of Ireland is a cultural institution on Kildare Street in Dublin. It serves as the country's principal repository for Irish documentary heritage, holding extensive collections of books, manuscripts, newspapers, and visual materials.
Marsh's Library is a historic library in Dublin, Ireland, founded by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh in 1707. It was the first public library in Ireland and remains an independent institution.
Dublin City Hall is a civic building on Dame Street in Dublin, Ireland. Built in the late 18th century, it originally served as the Royal Exchange before becoming the seat of Dublin Corporation.
The Garden of Remembrance is a memorial garden in Dublin dedicated to those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish freedom.
The Irish National War Memorial Gardens are a commemorative landscape in Dublin, Ireland. Dedicated to the memory of Irish soldiers who died in the First World War, the gardens serve as a national monument.
The Gaiety Theatre is a historic theatre located on South King Street in Dublin, Ireland. Established in the 19th century, it stands as one of the city's prominent Victorian-era theatrical venues.
The National Concert Hall is Ireland's principal national venue for classical music and other live performances. Located in Dublin, it occupies a building that was formerly part of University College Dublin.
Custom House stands on Dublin's north quays as a neoclassical landmark designed by James Gandon and completed in 1791. The building served as the headquarters for collecting customs duties during Dublin's mercantile ascendancy.
The Dublin Writers Museum celebrates Irish literary heritage in a Georgian townhouse on Parnell Square. Established in 1991, it occupies two restored eighteenth-century houses with period interiors.
The Garda Museum is a museum in Dublin dedicated to the history of An Garda Síochána, the national police service of Ireland.
The Irish Jewish Museum occupies a former synagogue in Dublin's Portobello area, traditionally known as Little Jerusalem.
The National Print Museum in Dublin preserves Ireland's printing heritage. Housed in the former Garrison Chapel of Beggars Bush Barracks, the museum documents the craft of letterpress printing and associated trades.
Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison in Dublin, Ireland, now operating as a museum. The building opened in 1796 and served as a functioning prison until 1924.
Saint Patrick's Park is a public park situated adjacent to St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. The green space provides a setting for the historic cathedral and serves as a recreational area for visitors and residents.
The National Leprechaun Museum is a visitor attraction in Dublin dedicated to Irish folklore and mythology, with particular emphasis on leprechaun legends.
Ashtown Castle is a tower house located within the grounds of the Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland. The structure represents a surviving example of medieval defensive architecture, characteristic of Irish tower houses built during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
Castleknock Castle is a historic structure located in the Castleknock area of Dublin, Ireland. The castle stands as a remnant of medieval fortification within the broader Dublin region.
Drimnagh Castle is a Norman castle located in the Drimnagh suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is the only remaining castle in Ireland still surrounded by a flooded moat.
The Abbey Theatre is a theatre located in Dublin, Ireland. It is the national theatre of Ireland and one of the country's most prominent cultural institutions.
Grange Abbey is a historic religious site located in Dublin, Ireland. The structure represents part of the country's extensive ecclesiastical heritage, with origins tied to medieval monastic settlement patterns in the region.
Magazine Fort is a historic fortification located in Dublin's Phoenix Park. Constructed in the eighteenth century, it served as a military storage facility for gunpowder and ammunition, giving the structure its distinctive name.
Dunsink Observatory is an astronomical observatory situated in the northern suburbs of Dublin, Ireland. Established in the eighteenth century, it holds historical significance as one of the oldest scientific institutions in the country.
Teeling Distillery, operating under the local name Teeling Whiskey Company, is a whiskey production facility and visitor attraction in Dublin. It represents a notable point of interest within the city's industrial and cultural heritage landscape.
Belcamp Park is a public park located in the northern suburbs of Dublin, Ireland. The park forms part of the green infrastructure serving the local residential communities in the area.
Bram Stoker Park is a public park in Dublin, Ireland, named after the celebrated Irish author Abraham Bram Stoker, best known for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula.
Bushy Park is a public park located in the Terenure area of Dublin, Ireland. The park occupies a notable green space within the suburban landscape of Ireland's capital city.
Dubh Linn Garden is a public garden located in Dublin, Ireland. The name derives from the Irish Dubh Linn, meaning black pool, which is the historical origin of the city's name.
Ellenfield Park is a public park situated in Dublin, Ireland. The open space serves as a recreational amenity for local residents and visitors seeking outdoor leisure in the city.
Fairview Park is a public park located in the Fairview area of Dublin, Ireland. The park serves as a green space for the local community and visitors to the city.
Father Collins Park is a public park located in Dublin, Ireland. The park serves as a recreational green space for the local community and visitors to the area.
Griffith Park is a public park located in Dublin, Ireland. The park serves as a green space within the urban environment of the city. It is identified in OpenStreetMap data with the production identity way/132370759.
Herbert Park is a public park located in Dublin, Ireland. The park occupies land in the Ballsbridge area of the city. It was named after Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea.
The Irish Architectural Archive is a national institution dedicated to collecting and preserving materials relating to Irish architecture and the built environment. Established in 1976, it serves as the primary repository for architectural records in Ireland.
Irishtown Nature Park is a public green space located in the Ringsend and Irishtown area of Dublin, Ireland. The park occupies land on the south side of Dublin's inner city, near the River Liffey estuary.
Lansdowne Valley Park is a public park located in Dublin, Ireland. The green space sits within the urban fabric of the city and serves as a recreational area for local residents and visitors.
Saint Anne's Park is a public park located in the Raheny area of Dublin, Ireland. The park was formerly part of an estate associated with Saint Anne's House, which has since been demolished.
Stardust Memorial Park is a memorial park in Dublin, Ireland. It commemorates the Stardust nightclub fire of 1981, one of the worst fire disasters in Irish history.
The Cabbage Garden is a historic cemetery located in Dublin, Ireland. Established in the 17th century, it served as a burial ground for Catholic ecclesiastics and others during periods of religious restriction in Ireland.
Tymon Park is a large public park located in Dublin, Ireland. The park serves as a significant green space within the city, offering recreational facilities for residents and visitors.
The Father Mathew monument commemorates Theobald Mathew, an Irish Catholic temperance reformer who led the Total Abstinence Society in nineteenth-century Ireland. The statue stands as public sculpture in Dublin, representing Mathew's historical significance in Irish social history.
The O'Connell Monument is a public memorial statue honouring Daniel O'Connell, the nineteenth-century Irish political leader known as The Liberator. Located on O'Connell Street in central Dublin, the monument stands as a prominent feature of the city's main thoroughfare.
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Seven to ten days supports Dublin plus one coherent coastal or western circuit. A shorter trip should choose either the southwest, Galway and Connemara, or Northern Ireland connections rather than tracing the entire island.
Irish Immigration explains the documents examined at the border. Visa need, passport validity and supporting evidence depend on nationality; Ireland is not part of Schengen, so a Schengen permission alone does not settle Irish entry.
Dublin is the largest air gateway, with Shannon and Cork useful for western and southern routes. Intercity rail and coach links serve the main cities, while rural peninsulas and small settlements often require a car or planned bus connection.
May to September offers longer daylight for road and coastal itineraries. Rain and wind remain possible throughout the year, so ferry crossings and exposed walks need a current forecast rather than a seasonal assumption.
Ireland uses the euro (EUR). The cited national tourism source does not record a universal payment rule; confirm card acceptance for rural transport, small accommodation and deposits, and retain an alternative.
Emergency services in Ireland answer 112 or 999. Type G sockets use 230 V, and mains tap water is recorded as safe.
