Dublin, Ireland Fun Things to Do and See While Visiting

Knowing What to Do in Dublin, Ireland Can Be Hard for Many Tourists Who Have Never Been to Ireland.

Jennifer Moore
If you are planning a trip to Dublin, Ireland, you are probably wondering what the most popular things to do in Dublin, Ireland consist of. Knowing what to do in Dublin, Ireland can be hard for many tourists who have never been to Ireland. Listed below are some things to do in Dublin, Ireland I have run across while researching Ireland.

5 Things to Do In Dublin, Ireland

Entertainment in Dublin, Ireland

One of Dublin, Ireland's favorite pastimes for natives and tourists is music and dance. People from all over Europe have come to Dublin, Ireland just for the music and dance. If you are looking for clubs and trendy pre-- club bars in Dublin is the place for you. One such place to enjoy nightlife seven nights a week with live bands, late bar and more is Fitzsimmons located in the Temple bar. The servers are very polite and on top of their game when it comes to waiting customers. The food is excellent and portions are just right leaving you feeling full when you finish eating. Fitzsimmons is located at Wellington hotel, 21 - 22 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland and the phone number is + 353 - 01 - 677 - 9315.

Theaters In Dublin, Ireland

If the theater is more your style in Dublin, Ireland has some of the best you will ever find. The Irish film Institute located at Eustace Street, Dublin 2, Ireland it is full of theatrical traditions. The Irish film Institute originally called the Irish film centre that changed in 2003. It is here under one roof you will find two cinemas, a restaurant/bar, and offices of eight film related organizations. The admission to the Institute is free cinemas have a fee that you have to call for that information. Their telephone number is 01 - 679 - 5744.

Colleges in Dublin, Ireland

One of the best colleges in Dublin, Ireland is the Trinity College Dublin. Queen Elizabeth founded this college in 1592 and many famous students have attended the college including playwrights Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Beckett. Major attractions of this college are the old library and the book of Kells, which are in the old library. The address to visit Trinity College's college green Dublin 2, Ireland.

Castles in Dublin, Ireland

If you are into old architectural buildings in Dublin Ireland has something for everyone including Dublin Castle located at Palace Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. The Dublin Castle built in 1208 and 1220, which hold the oldest surviving architecture in that city. Highlights of this building include the 13Th century record tower, an apartment that once held the residence of English viceroys and now the focal point for government functions. Where an early Viking fortress stood now stands the under Croft and treasure in which was built in 1712 and 1715. The under Croft is said to be the oldest surviving office building in Ireland. For more information, call 353 - 01 - 677 -7129.

Museums and Galleries in Dublin, Ireland

If you wondering what to do in Dublin, Ireland, here is one place, you will not want to leave without visiting. It is Dublinia and is located at St. Michael's Hill, Christchurch, Dublin 8, Ireland. The Dublinia exhibition covers everything you need to know about Dublin, Ireland. It covers the arrival of Anglo - Normans in 1170 all the way to the closure of monasteries in the 1540s. The many exhibits include models and reconstructions, videos, and model of Dublin around 1500, a beautiful display of artifacts from Wood Quay and many reconstructions.

Dublin, Ireland offers many things to do and see me you will not have to wonder what to do in Dublin Ireland while on vacation. You will leave their knowing you have taken home a piece of history.

Sources:

Dublin Tourism

Published by Jennifer Moore

Jennifer is a mother to 4 fantastic children three of which are grown and on their own. She has 3 handsome grandsons. Jennifer has a wide array of topics she has written about over the last year.  View profile

  • Dublin, Ireland fun things to do and see
  • Entertainment in Dublin, Ireland
  • Museums and Galleries in Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland offers many things to do and see me you will not have to wonder what to do in Dublin Ireland while on vacation.

2 Comments

Post a Comment
  • Fitzsimons1/11/2011

    Hi Jennifer,

    I wanted to let people know if they were interested after reading your good article that they can find more info on Fitzsimons Temple Bar at the following places

    www.fitzsimonshotel.com
    www.facebook.com/fitzsimonsbar
    http://fitzsimonstemplebar.wordpress.com/

    Thanks

    A Fitz

  • Laura Cone1/10/2011

    super; what a nice place

Displaying Comments

To comment, please sign in to your Yahoo! account, or sign up for a new account.