3 Perfect Days in Dublin: Irish Charm & Hidden Gems
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St Patrick's Cathedral
Historic site · The Liberties
Entry to the cathedral is paid, but the exterior can be seen for free from the neighbouring park.
Dublin Castle
Historic site · City Centre
Dublin's name comes from 'Dark Pool', a water source of the River Poddle at this site.
Chester Beatty
Museum · Dublin Castle · brief mention
Molly Malone Statue
Landmark · Suffolk Street
Live music performances often take place right next to the statue.
Trinity College Dublin
Historic site · City Centre
Book of Kells
Museum · City Centre
Tickets cost €19 even last minute; the visit takes under half an hour and feels pricey, but is still worth it.
The Long Room
Historic site · Trinity College
Entry is included in the Book of Kells ticket; the library is currently empty of books.
Marsh's Library
Historic site · The Liberties
Open Tuesday to Saturday. Records show Bram Stoker read a book mentioning Vlad Dracula here, and it appears in Joyce's Ulysses.
The Temple Bar
Bar · Temple Bar · brief mention
Temple Bar is a district, not a pub, despite this pub sharing its name.
Ha'penny Bridge
Landmark · City Centre
The Brazen Head
Bar · Merchants Quay
The first records of the Brazen Head itself only date to 1653, and Sean's Bar in Athlone makes the same claim.
Guinness Storehouse
Museum · St James's Gate
Allow a few hours; a 'Stoutie' selfie can be printed on the pint.
St Stephen's Green
Park · City Centre · brief mention
Gaiety Theatre
Landmark · South King Street
Huguenot Cemetery
Historic site · Merrion Row
Only descendants can enter. Everyone else can peek through the railings.
Oscar Wilde Memorial Sculpture
Landmark · Merrion Square
Oscar Wilde House
Museum · Merrion Square · brief mention
Big Fan
Restaurant · Aungier Street
Everything was tasty, with a surprising number of vegetarian options.
Howth
Day trip · Howth
About an hour by bus or 25 minutes by train from the centre. Boat tours can spot puffins.
Howth Abbey
Historic site · Howth
Howth Cliff Path
Hike · Howth Head
The route passes an 'ÉIRE' sign created in 1943 during the Second World War.
Wicklow Town
Day trip · County Wicklow
The tourist office is especially helpful for planning a day in Wicklow.
Wicklow Mountains
Day trip · County Wicklow
Glendalough
Day trip · County Wicklow
Glenmacnass Waterfall
Landmark · Wicklow Mountains
Sally Gap
Landmark · Wicklow Mountains
The nearby bridge is where Holly and Gerry first meet in P.S. I Love You.
Lough Tay
Landmark · Wicklow Mountains
The nickname comes from long Guinness family ownership and the lake's resemblance to a pint.
