Walking Tours
Would you like your own private Dublin Tours. Visit either Viking and Medieval Dublin, Georgian Dublin, Wicklow, Boyne Valley or Glendalough.
Half-day or full day Tours can be organised, even those that incorporate a little retail therapy along with some culture. A full program of choices can be emailed to you.
There is a maximumn of 6 per group so no noisy busloads of groups and not pre-recorded information but rather a friendly Irish person to guide you through their city. Private transfers to airport or sporting events can also be organised. Let us know what you need and we will response with a quotation.
Jewish Irish Museum
The history of Jewish settlers in Ireland dating back to 1232. At the museum you can discover other important places of interest and Kosher food outlets and the Bretzel Bakery.
www.jewishireland.org
Portobello near South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Irish Museum of Modern Art
The permanent collection comprises of over 4,500 works acquired since 1990. In addition there are several temporary exhibitions. There are also formal garden to wonder and a cafe/restaurant reopening in February 2009 after renovations.
Gallery Opening Hours: Closed Mondays
Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am-5.30pm (Wednesday opens later, 10.30am)
Admission free
Merrion Square West and Clare Street, 00353 1 661 5133
Francis Bacon's Studio
The Dublin born artist's studio has been recreated with great authenticity. Situated in the Hugh Lane Gallery you will see from than 7,000 items including books, tubes of paint and lots of discarded items and bottles. There will be numerous exhibitions of both the artist and other important Irish artists.
Open: Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 6.00
Friday & Saturday 10.00 - 5.00
Sunday 11.00 - 5.00
Closed Monday
www.hughlane.ie
Parnell Square
Trace your Family's Heritgage - Heraldic Museum
This is a great place to start to track down any Irish heritage. It is also a great museum displaying the Armorial bearings, or coats-of-arms, as well as coins, paintings and porcelain.
To conduct a research you do have to pay by the hour (€56 in 2008). If you are interested here is an email contact: Email: herald@nli.ie
Admission: Free Opening hours:
Mon-Wed: 10.00-8pm : Thurs-Fri: 10.00-4.30pm Sat: 10.00-12.30
2 Kildare St, Dublin, 2, t: 353-1-6030311
Light House Cinema
Four screens, 600 seats and while the the latest mainstream releases are showing this cinema is committed to screening films that are original and from creative film makers. If its just too wet and windy to venture out, this place should warm you up. Cafe/bar area.
By Lucas: Red Line to Smithfield Zone 1.
www.lighthousecinema.ie
Market Square, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Kilmainham Gaol
Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers this chilling place has been preserved for all to experience. You may well recognize famous scenes from films such as 'In the name of My Father', 'Michael Collins' and the 'Italian Job' who's filming funds has assisted with the much needed renovation. Your visit is via a guided tour about its turbulent past, where you will be taken to prisoner's cells, the execution yard and the chapel. Highly recommended even with kids!
www.dublintourist.com
Dublins College Green
This refers to the three-side 'square' in the centre of the city. You walk past the Bank of Ireland, Parliament House and then onwards to Trinity College. Its an important historic area.