Dublin
Dublin was possibly settled by the Gaels by the 7th century and expanded as a Viking settlement. Later it became the main city in the Kingdom of Ireland following the Norman invasion. It expanded and grew rapidly in the 17th century and was a major city in the British Empire. Following the Act of the Union it fell into decline in the 19th century as political power was under London’s control.
The Easter Rising of 1916, the Irish War of Independence, and the subsequent Irish Civil War resulted in a significant amount of physical destruction in central Dublin. With Irelands independence, Dublin became its capital.
Today almost half of Irelands population live in Dublin. It is the entry point for almost all international visitors to Ireland. It is a vibrant city to visit with its attractions and nightlife.
Regions of Dublin…
North of the River
North Suburbs
South of the River
South Suburbs
West City
Points of Interests in Dublin…
Name | Type | Class | Area |
---|---|---|---|
Bull Island Nature Reserve | Natural | Nature Reserve | North Suburbs |
Christ Church Cathedral | Landmark / Religious | Cathedral | South of the River |
Dublin Airport | Transportation | Airport | North Suburbs |
Dublin Castle | Landmark | Castle | South of the River |
Dublin City Gallery - The Hugh Lane | Museum | Modern / Contemporary | North of the River |
Dublin Writers Museum | Museum | Authors | North of the River |
Dublin Zoo | Attraction | Zoo | West City |
Dublinia & the Viking World | Museum | History | South of the River |
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum | Museum | History | North of the River |
General Post Office | Landmark | Irish Rebellion Site | North of the River |
Glasnevin Cemetery | Landmark | Cemetery | North Suburbs |
Green on Red Gallery | Museum | Art | South of the River |
Guinness Storehouse | Attraction | Brewery | South of the River |
Ha'penny Bridge | Landmark | Bridge | South of the River |
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) | Museum | History | West City |
Irish Whiskey Museum | Museum | Distillation | South of the River |
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship | Museum | Nautical | North of the River |
Kilmainham Gaol | Landmark | Prison | West City |
Little Museum of Dublin | Museum | Political | South of the River |
Merrion Square | Landmark | City Square | South of the River |
Molly Malone statue | Landmark | Statue | South of the River |
National Botanic Gardens | Natural | Gardens | North Suburbs |
National Gallery of Ireland | Museum | Irish Art | South of the River |
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology & History | Museum | Archaeology | South of the River |
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History | Museum | Decorative Art | West City |
National Museum of Ireland - Natural History | Museum | History | South of the River |
O'Connell Street | Landmark | Street & Spire | North of the River |
Old Jameson Distillery | Museum | Distillery | North of the River |
Phoenix Park | Natural | City Park | West City |
Samuel Beckett Bridge | Landmark | Bridge | South of the River |
St Mary's Pro-Cathedral | Landmark / Religious | Cathedral | North of the River |
St Stephens Green | Natural | City Park | South of the River |
Strawberry Beds | Neighborhood | Village | West City |
Temple Bar | Neighborhood | Pub area | South of the River |
The Famine Memorial | Landmark | Memorial | North of the River |
The Mansion House | Landmark | Mayor's Office | South of the River |
Trinity College | Landmark | University | South of the River |
Day Trips from Dublin…
- Blarney Castle
- Boyne Valley 🏛
- Hill of Tara
- Cliffs of Moher
- Connemara
- Cork
- Galway
- Glenalough
- Kerry
- Kilkenny
- Northern Ireland
- Belfast
- Giant’s Causeway 🏛
- Waterford
- Wicklow
Transportation in Dublin…
✈️ Airports
Dublin’s main airport is Dublin Airport and the main entry point for travelers to Ireland. The only other airport that has non-stop service to the US, is Shannon in west Ireland
DUB – Dublin Airport – Located just 10 km north of the city it is also the main hub or Aere Lingus airlines. There are 13 non-stop flights to US cities. Transportation to the city center is by Bus on Aircoach, AirLink or Local bus lines and taxi service.
🚊 Public Transportation
Suburban Train: Irish Rail DART
South line, Dublin Heuston station ↔︎ Greystones, via Dún Laoghaire
North line, Dublin Heuston station ↔︎ Malahide, via Howth Junction & Donaghmede
Northeast line, Dublin Heuston station ↔︎ Howth, via Howth Junction & Donaghmede (live Dart map)
Irish Rail Commuter
Northern Commuter line, Dublin Pearse ↔︎ Newry
South Eastern Commuter line, Dublin Connolly ↔︎ Gorey
South Western Commuter line, Dublin Heutson ↔︎ Portlaoise
Western Commuter line, Dublin Pearse ↔︎ Longford (live commuter map)
Light Rail / Tram: LUAS
Red Line – The Point or Connolly station ↔︎ Saggart or Tallaght
Green Line – Broombridge via Sandyford ↔︎ Bride’s Glen (route map)
City Bus: Dublin Bus
Routes: 120 (route map)
Bicycle: dublinbikes
Transit Cards / Passes: LeapCard