Things to do in Dublin

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Get your fill of Ireland's best-known beer in Dublin

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Visit the original distillery where John Jameson first set up his shop in 1780

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Dublin Castle has been at the center of Irish life since King John of England ordered its erection in 1204. Standing over much earlier structures including a Viking fortress and, possibly, a Gaelic ringfort, it forms the social and political heart of historic Dublin. Visiting Dublin Castle, you’ll get to see the majestic State Apartments, the Viking ruins underneath, and the ancient Black Pool where the river Liffey meets its underground tributary the River Poddle. The seat of British administration in Ireland for 700 years, this glorious collection of buildings recounts the history of Dublin like no other.

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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is situated in the lively Custom House Quarter building in Dublin's port district. The museum brings Ireland's fascinating history to life with immersive and interactive exhibits, video galleries, motion sensor quizzes, remastered archival material from 100 years ago, and more. EPIC is dedicated to the far-reaching influence of Irish emigration, and the impact of the 10 million Irish men and women who left Ireland for foreign shores.

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Step back in time and enjoy art, furniture and stories of times past in Ireland’s best intact Georgian mansion and estate, nestled among the wildflower meadows of Newbridge Demesne. Newbridge Farm has an interactive and educational discovery trail through the farm and various rare breeds of animals. Meander through the walled garden and orchard and then back to the cobbled stone courtyard for some retail therapy. Only 30 minutes by car from Dublin city centre and parking is free. We’re easy to access by bus and train too with regular services from Dublin. For more information visit www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com

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Take a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of racehorses

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The building in which today's Roe & Co Distillery is housed was once the power station of the Guinness Brewery. The original Roe Distillery is located next to it, and the only remnant of it is St. Patrick's Tower (an old windmill). After shutting down in 1926, the distillery was reopened in 2019 as the Roe & Co Distillery, and is the latest addition to Dublin's whiskey industry.

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Unlock Dublin's wonders with a city card!

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Unlock the wonders of Dublin with a bus tour

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The GPO Museum is located inside the General Post Office on Dublin's O’Connell Street. This grand building, designed by Francis Johnston in 1814, is easy to reach by Dublin Bus, as well as via Bus Éireann and other national bus companies. It's also a three-minute walk from the Abbey Street stop on the Luas Red Line.