Dublin Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places To Visit
Planning to visit Dublin? Check out our Dublin Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Dublin.
Top Places to visit in Dublin (Ireland):
Kilmainham Gaol, St. Stephens Green, Trinity College Dublin, 14 Henrietta Street, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Richmond Barracks, Irish Whiskey Museum, The Little Museum of Dublin, Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Howth Head, Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre, National Botanic Gardens, Chester Beatty, Killiney Hill, Phoenix Park
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10 Must See Castles in Ireland
The picturesque country of Ireland contains many castles situated in its vast countryside. Ranging from medieval ruins, to hotels.
Most of these castles were not built to be royal residences so are more modest in their appearance, they were mostly built during the country’s Norman rule, and were designed primarily to act as defensive fortresses.
1. BUNRATTY CASTLE
Bunratty Castle, located in County Clare, is a large 15th century castle and is hailed as a one of Ireland’s popular tourist attractions.
The MacNamara family constructed the vast structure that still stands to this day back in 1425 but the initial settlement is thought to date back to the time of the Vikings. Today the castle is run by Shannon Heritage and is fully open to the public.
2. MALAHIDE CASTLE
Malahide Castle resides in County Dublin in the beautiful seaside town of Malahide. Some of the castle’s structures date as far back as the 12th century.
The castle boasts a decorated history as it has survived after attacks during the Battle of the Boyne and in the 1920s James Boswell’s private papers were discovered at the estate.
3. TRIM CASTLE
Trim Castle is a Norman fortress located in Trim, County Meath on the River Boyne.
The castle was built in the 12th century during the Norman rule and is said to have acted as the centre of Norman administration for the Lordship of Meath. The castle is also the largest Norman castles to have been constructed in Ireland. Trim Castle is referred to in the poem “The Song of Dermot and the Earl”.
4. BLARNEY CASTLE
Blarney Castle resides in Blarney near Cork and was built in the 15th century, with some of the older structures dating as far back as the 13th century.
Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles Ireland has to offer due to it being the home of the Blarney Stone, the giver of eloquence in exchange for a kiss. As well as this, it is one of Ireland’s most visually attractive castles.
5. ROSS CASTLE
Ross Castle is in County Kerry and is the ancestral home of the O’Donoghue clan.The castle was built in the 15th century and resides next to the lake at Killarney.
Ross Castle was one of the last castles to surrender to Oliver Cromwell’s Roundheads during the Irish Confederate Wars. The interior of the castle is currently in ruin however; the exterior of the castle is a handsome tourist attraction.
6. PARKES CASTLE
Parkes Castle is situated near Leitrim in County Leitrim and the existing structure was completed in the early 17th century.
During the 20th century the castle underwent extensive restoration works and is now a hidden gem that stands as not only a tourist attraction but also a place in which to stay.
7. KILKENNY CASTLE
This 13th century castle resides in County Kilkenny.
Kilkenny Castle stands as a reminder of the Norman rule in Ireland during the 13th century and would have been used as a defensive fortress during the time.
8. DONEGAL CASTLE
Donegal Castle is one that is unlike others in Ireland in terms of its appearance, it is located in County Donegal on the River Esque.
The castle consists of buildings that date back to the 15th century and for the last two hundred years most of the buildings were in a state of ruin until a restoration project in the 1990s.
9. DUBLIN CASTLE
Dublin Castle sits in the heart of Ireland’s capital city and served as the centre of the British government in the country for centuries.
The castle has a checkered past, it was originally built as a defensive fortress during Dublin’s Norman rule, but later came to function as a royal residence. Today the castle is home to both a museum and the Chester Beatty Library.
10. BIRR CASTLE
Birr Castle is described as a large castle situated in the town of Birr in County Offaly.
The castle has been referred to as “One of the seven wonders of Ireland”. The site has been resided over since the late 12th century but the castle that stands today was constructed in the 17th century.
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SMUGGLERS CAVE | THINGS TO DO IN SKERRIES DUBLIN IRELAND
Visit to Smugglers Cave not far from Skerries, Co. Dublin, which is reputed to have been used by smugglers to store their goods during the late 18th century. The smuggling trade became very lucrative in the Rush/Loughshinny area after the British Government imposed excise duties on a large number of goods. In 1765 the use of the Isle of Man as a centre for warehousing ceased as the British took possession of the island and so about fifty large vessels in the area of Rush became involved in the smuggling trade. One large cutter the Friendship was captained by Luke Ryan who was born on the Kenure Estate. Captain Ryan and Edmund Wilde of Loughshinny were later commissioned by the British as privateers to to harass and capture French merchant shipping. Luke Ryan turned to piracy and his ship was seized by Revenue Officers when he returned to Rush. The ship was towed to Poolbeg but Ryan managed to recapture the ship with the aid of his Rush companions.
The Cliff path to the smugglers cave has disappeared due to coastal erosion but it is still possible to go by the seashore at low tide with a local guide such as Mark Broderick (markbroderick.ie)
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Top 10 Best Things to do in Wicklow, Ireland
Wicklow, Ireland
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List of Best Things to do in Wicklow, Ireland
Vagabond Tours
The Wicklow Way
Sally Gap
Mount Usher Gardens
Joyce's Ireland Hiking Tours
Bray Head Cliff Walk
Russborough House
Druids Glen Golf Course
Brittas Bay
Footfalls Walking Holidays
Best Places to Play golf in Dublin.
As Rory McIlroy said of the Hermitage golf club The course was a real challenge and the greens were of the quality only seen on tour. The Hermitage is a great place to visit and is one of the best golf courses in Dublin.
Ireland has truly some of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in the world.
They famously say but Ireland is the land with forty shades of green and as you can see from our videos and photographs of this course, this this is very true.
We fully recommend the Hermitage golf club for a game of golf situated near the middle of Dublin City. It is a very short drive from Dublin city and only a 10 minute drive to Dublin airport, however when you are standing on the banks of the infamous Liffey and the Rolling Hills surrounding it, you will be very hard pressed to realise that you are in the heart of a great European City. This club is situated in some of the most beautiful land in Ireland.
Hermitage Golf Club is not only in the middle of the city but in the middle of this great Irish Golfing tradition.
When visiting Dublin and Ireland on a golf vacation or golf break, this course is well wort a visit, super accessible and beautiful.
Have a look at some more of our Irish Golf club videos and Photos as well as our great flyover caddie tips from Colin Byrne, caddie to some of the best golfers in the World.
Skerries
Best place to visit!
Skerries - Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town
Through our Enterprise Town programme we want to invigorate and re-energise communities, showcasing what is on offer in these towns and supporting economic growth and development.
Bank of Ireland wants to support the development of smaller communities at both business level and in the wider context, incorporating schools, sports, social and charitable associations. The Enterprise Town initiative has been developed to allow this to happen and, to date, has worked very well in delivering excellent, community led results across all aspects of the community, with something for everyone who loves and works within that community.
The 3 pillars of the event are as follows:
Business
The Business & Community Expo allows local businesses to showcase what they do. It is also gives a chance to network – meet potential customers & suppliers, share ideas, and show the level of enterprise that is right on the doorstep, that otherwise may have gone unnoticed by the existing business community.
Community
The Enterprise Town event always features a Sports & Community Expo, with all the local sports clubs, community clubs and societies gathering together to showcase what they do, to help raise awareness of the facilities and potentially sign up new members and to recruit new supporters. The Sports & Community Expo is a fun day, with something for all the family.
Youth
Organising the Enterprise Town events presents a wonderful opportunity for first and second-level students – in particular those in Transition Year – to gain valuable ‘real world’ experience. These students are a vital part of any community, and it is important to introduce them to enterprise in action and to open their young eyes to exciting opportunities. Schools often use it as an opportunity to showcase their talent and help raise awareness of the excellent programs they have for their students.
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Skerries-Beautiful Seaside Skerries,Filmed from Above by Drone.
Beautiful Seaside Skerries,Filmed from Above by Drone.
Skerries, nice view from Skerries golf club