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Overview

Virtually synonymous with the same-named city at its heart, Dublin is by far the most populated county in Ireland, with roughly one quarter of the country's population living and working within its borders. Unsurprisingly, here you'll find the biggest concentration and range of hotels and restaurants, the largest choice of attractions and things to do, plus virtually all of the services that Ireland has available.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

St Patrick's Cathedral

Dublin

Ireland's largest church and the final resting place of Jonathan Swift, St Patrick's stands on the spot where St Patrick himself reputedly baptised the…
Phoenix Park

Dublin

The hugely impressive 707 hectares that comprise Dublin's Phoenix Park are not just a magnificent playground for all kinds of sport—from running to polo…
Kilmainham Gaol

Dublin

If you have any desire to understand Irish history – especially the long-running resistance to British colonial rule – then a visit to this former prison…
National Gallery

Dublin

A magnificent Caravaggio and a breathtaking collection of works by Jack B Yeats – William Butler Yeats' younger brother – are the main reasons to visit…
Museum of Natural History

Dublin

Affectionately known as the 'Dead Zoo', this dusty, weird and utterly compelling museum is a fine example of the scientific wonderment of the Victorian…
Christ Church Cathedral

Temple Bar

Its hilltop location and eye-catching flying buttresses make this the most photogenic of Dublin's three cathedrals, as well as one of the capital's most…
Guinness Storehouse

Dublin

The most popular attraction in Dublin is this multimedia homage to Guinness. An old fermentation plant in the St James's Gate Brewery has been converted…
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology

Dublin

Established in 1877 as the primary repository of the nation's cultural and archaeological treasures, this is the country's most important museum. The…