Eilish & John
Dublin Fun
Abbey Theatre
Even though John won't be on stage, why not enjoy a play at Dublin's renowned Abbey Theatre?!? Two great shows are running during our wedding week—Two Pints and The Unmanageable Sisters. Get your tickets early, you won't be sorry!
Book of Kells
The University of Dublin Trinity College, College St, Dublin 2, Ireland +353 1 896 4477 "A "Must See" at Trinity College! Wander through the beautiful cobbled stone walkway, at Trinity College, Dublin, and you will come to the place where the book of Kells is housed. A beautiful 9th Century manuscript, extremely ornately decorated copy of the four Gospels, a must see for any visitor to Dublin.
The GPO
O'Connell Street, Dublin's main thoroughfare, is home to the iconic GPO (General Post Office) built in 1814. The 1916 Uprising began here and bullet holes still dot the neo-classical portico. Inside, the An Post Museum houses the Letters, Lives & Liberty exhibition featuring a 1916 Uprising installation and a copy of the Proclamation of Independence.
Pub Crawl through Temple Bar for true Irish Craic!
Temple Bar is one of Dublin's most popular destinations for drinking and music. It is very lively in the evenings. Walk around and it check out for yourself, but a few must-have-a-pint-in pubs are: The Temple Bar - Very famous, can be crowded but good for music. The Brazen Head - Oldest pub in Dublin, dates all the way back to 1198, mentioned by James Joyce in Ulysses. The Stag's Head - Intimate and traditional pub on the corner of the narrow Dame Lane. The Stag’s Head is especially notable because of its long association with films and television. The Long Hall - A quiet and peaceful spot that gives you a flavour of what life was like in the old days, the brightly lit walls are lined with memorabilia from the past. You’d struggle to find a better place in town for drinking a pint of the black stuff. The Palace Bar - Established in 1823, The Palace has a long sporting history and is a perfect place to step into on the day of a big match, be it in football, rugby or Gaelic games.
Guinness Storehouse
Guinness® Academy Learn how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness at the academy. The six-step ritual's as legendary as the beer itself - from the 119.5 seconds it takes to pour to the iconic surge and eventual settle. This is where our reception is, so you don't have to spend too much time here...if you don't want to!
The Old Jameson Distillery
Bow Street Experience 40 minute fully guided distillery tour Comparative whiskey tasting Complimentary drink in JJ’s Bar
Kilmainham Goal
An absolute must-see destination for all history lovers, Kilmainham Gaol is an abandoned prison that offers guided tours of its restored quarters. Each tour includes a 45-50 minute tour of the facilities where your knowledgeable guide will take you through the history of the jail.
Grafton Street
Grafton Street has a great variety of retail stores including café’s, bars, restaurants and hotels and caters for shoppers searching for high-end products. Travel Tip: Henry Street is also a trendy place to go and shop. If the weather seems a bit spotty then Henry Street is your safest bet because it has more shopping centers for cover from the elements.
Saint Stephen's Green
St. Stephen’s Green, filled with lush green grass, a variety of plants and flowers and some marvelous bodies of water. Travel Tip: The Little Museum of Dublin is situated at 15 St. Stephens Green, Dublin, Ireland. Most of the artifacts and ephemera are donated by people in Dublin, every object in the museum has its own unique story.
National Museum of Ireland
One of the best free museums in all of Dublin. Some of the most notable exhibits in the museum include the Viking exhibit, the exquisite gold artifact display or the remarkable collection of “bog men” – bodies found and recovered from bogs all over Ireland.
The James Joyce Centre
Around an eight-minute walk from the GPO, in a beautiful Georgian house is the James Joyce Centre founded by Irish Senator, one-time Presidential Candidate, and renowned Joycean scholar, David Norris. The museum is dedicated to all things Joycean, and although the writer never lived in the property, he had a connection to it through a real-life character featured in Ulysses, Prof. Denis J. Maginni, who ran a dance academy here.
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
Experience the Pub, the Poet, and the Pint! A 2-hour walking tour of Dublin's historic pubs in the company of actors who introduce Irish writers (such as James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Brendan Behan, Mary Lavin, Oscar Wilde, Eavan Boland, Paula Meehan, Seamus Heaney, and Michael Longley) and perform scenes from their works.
Dublin Historical Walking Tour
Get an expert look at Dublin’s highlights on this walking tour led by a Trinity College history graduate. Choose a time that suits your schedule, and leave the navigation to your guide, who will tell you the history of landmarks such as Dublin Castle and the Parliament House. Gain free entry to some of city’s top spots, and end your tour near other noteworthy highlights to explore on your own.
1916 Rebellion Tour
In 1916 a small band of armed insurrectionists declared Ireland a Republic. This event is known as the Easter Rising, a violent battle which resulted in many deaths and the destruction of many parts of Dublin. Author and historian Lorcan Collins will take you to the relevant sites of the Rebellion in Dublin, Ireland, to give you an understanding of this historic occasion which precipitated the formation of the Irish Republic.
Oscar Wilde Walking Tours Dublin
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes" “Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination“- Oscar Wilde Retrace the footsteps of Oscar Wilde in the early days of his life while he grew up in Dublin. Often neglected, the influences and surroundings of Oscar's upbringing shaped him into the world famous icon that he is today. This unique guided walking tour explores his birthplace, college and social haunts and encompasses quotes, talks and readings from selected Oscar Wilde works.
Dublin Writers Museum
The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, famous for four Nobel Prize winners and for many other writers of international renown. Situated in a magnificent 18th century mansion in the north city centre, the collection features the lives and works of Dublin's literary celebrities over the past three hundred years. The museum holds exhibitions, lunchtime theatre and readings and has a special room devoted to children's literature. The Dublin Writers Museum is an essential visit for anyone who wants to discover, explore or simply enjoy Dublin's immense literary heritage.