Dublin and the film

Dublin has always punched above its weight when it comes to contributing to the pool of Hollywood legends. Gabriel Byrne, Brenda Fricker, Colin Farrell, Colm Meaney, Brendan Gleeson and Neil Jordan are just a few. As a filming location, easy access to world-class production facilities as well as mountains, sea and historical sites means Dublin has been a star performer in several international productions. Drama The Dead (1987) the last film directed by John Huston, was adapted from the short story of the same name by James Joyce. It stars the director’s daughter,...

On the Liffey – Dublin’s bridges

Dublin lies on the river Liffey, the very river the Vikings sailed up in 837 to set up camp. Its bridges of many names reflect the city’s long history. They also serve as gateways to a trail of sightseeing delights. Walk or cruise with Liffey River Cruises. Seán Heuston Bridge Previously King’s Bridge, the cast-iron construction dating from 1828, once led horse-drawn traffic to Kingsbridge Station renamed Heuston in 1941. Cross from Heuston to make your way to the Phoenix Park and several hundred acres of leg-stretching greenery. Alternatively the Guinness Storehouse...

Dublin: The City of Literature

A UNESCO City of Literature, home to the Book of Kells, birthplace of James Joyce and Nobel Prize winners William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett, Dublin is truly an inspirational city with a literary tradition that dates back over a thousand years. On Foot The Dublin Literary Pub Crawl is full of the personality and richness of language that’s intrinsic to the literature it’s showcasing. For a self-propelled literary tour, download the In the steps of Ulysses podcast from our Dublin iWalk Series. Stroll the very streets that have inspired so many...

Music and dance in Dublin

Pubs with DJs and dancing, lunch setting morphing into a gig venue or a club-live music combination are par for the course in Dublin. One thing you’re guaranteed is great choice – from Handel to hipster to hoedown. Festivals The Temple Bar TradFest takes place annually in January and celebrates traditional Irish music and culture. Forbidden Fruit takes place in the meadows of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham each June and rolls music, art, comedy and fashion into one. With everything from juggling and sword swallowing to tap dancing on show, there’s no fear of nodding...

Eating and drinking in Dublin

Dublin has a larder of the finest ingredients at its disposal and a choice of dining options to match – from Michelin stars to cosy cafes. This is a small flavour of what you can expect. Gastro Pubs For all the buzz of a pub atmosphere without a compromise on food, Dublin’s gastro pub scene combines great Irish food with equally well-crafted beer. The Exchequer, Mulligans of Stoneybatter and The Chop House serve up wholesome, quality, simple food. The Church Bar & Restaurant on Mary Street is housed in an 18th century church, an attraction in itself, and has a...

Walking in Dublin: Viking & Medieval...

Dublin Tourism Centre. The tour commences from outside the Dublin Tourism Centre on Suffolk Street. If you are wondering why the offices of Dublin Tourism are situated in a former church it is because the decline of the local population in the second half of the 20th century forced the closure of St Andrew’s Church. In 1996 it was beautifully refurbished and re-opened as a tourism centre by its new owners, Dublin Tourism. The church has a direct connection to the Vikings as it stands on the site of the former Thingmote, a large mound of earth raised by the Norsemen in...