It's so lovely having this on my doorstep…read more I've never actually been inside the house itself but I love a good wander up around the grounds, especially on days where there's a market happening, or other event. (Check their website for their calendar of events, there's always something going on at the weekends) Even if there's not, there are horses in the fields, donkeys, a gorgeous walled garden, and lovely pathways to walk your dog, kid, BFF or granny. There's also a really cute little gallery which is currently exhibiting illustrated books; again, definitely worth a glance in. If you're going on a market day, make sure you haven't eaten first, cos there's some goooood eatin' to be had.

Located in the Phoenix Park, Farmleigh is the official Irish State Guest House, where visiting…read moredignitaries enjoy a fry-up every morning and get tucked in by Brian Cowen at night. When there is nobody booked in, it is open to the public, so you too can enjoy its extravangant interior, dating from 1752, which includes crystal chandeliers and a ballroom, and its beautiful landscaped grounds.

What a fabulous tour of a castle still going through renovations. Most of the grounds have been…read morerestored and most rooms of the castle are restored and open to tour. There are additional outbuildings they will restore over the upcoming years. The gardens are beautiful with medicinal and culinary herbs, plus apple trees on the property. We didn't get to do the guided tour, but we got plenty of details from the owner on the history and some of the details. This was so much better than the Dublin Castle and it is the only functional moat around a castle anywhere in Ireland.

Had a guided tour here for €4.50. Excellent value. The castle has plenty of history and is well…read moreworth a visit. It is the only moated castle in Ireland. A duck named George lives in the moat. The gardens are beautiful and the tour guide was really really good. A number of movies used the castle as a location, such as Ella Enchanted and the Tudors. You can rent the main hall for occasions such as weddings and I'd imagine they would be spectacular. Really worth a visit.

Pedestrian bridge at River Liffey that connects O'Connell Street with two other streets…read more At night it's absolutely beautiful all lit up. The Daniel O'Connell statue sits at one end (can't seem to find my pic of it). I frequently cross this bridge when in Dublin getting to and fro.

Took a moment to recognize some historic landmarks during our guided tour in Dublin. The River…read moreLiffey Bridge was constructed in 1794 honoring Daniel O'Connell. It is definitely the widest bridge we saw in Dublin and also the busiest. The brass plaque affixed to the cement railing of the bridge is positioned perfectly to obtain a pic with the long views of the river and residences in the distance.

Wow!! Wow!! Wow!! Our friend took us to Lutterellstown Castle when we visited Dublin, Ireland…read more You can spend the night at this breathtaking castle! Unfortunately, we could not stay the night. We were only in Dublin for the day because it was one of the port of calls on our cruise of the British Isles. One day in the future we hope to return for an overnight stay if we can afford it. They also hold many events such as weddings! Maybe one of our friends will get married here so we can check out more of this fantastic property and venue!! The property is also surrounded by the stunning Luttrellstown Castle Golf Club. The golf course is stunning. We ate at the restaurant inside the country club. Had a yummy Irish Breakfast!! Staff we came in contact with were all excellent! Staying at Lutterellstown Castle is on our bucket list! May have to win the Lotto first before that happens though.

Absolutely stunning property and castle. The wedding we attended was beautiful and our room was on…read morepoint.

Highly recommend checking out this oddity! It is a tree eating a bench! You will never see anything…read moreelse like it!

This really is a fun landmark to check out. The hungry tree is named so because it is eating a…read morebench! It is found in the beautiful grounds of Kings Inn, it's makes for a great photo opportunity, just don't get too close to the tree or you could be gobbled up next... I know, cheesy but I had to get that in.

Gorgeous landscaping of very unique flowers! Small pond with fountains one can leisurely stroll…read morethrough. A hidden gem. Children's play area off the entrance

This park is around the corner from my office. If there is ever a hint of sunshine this is where I…read morewill go for my lunch hour. I always enter the park through the Blessington st entrance. Empty park benches are usually hard to find here on a warm sunny lunch hour. so u can usually see me speed walking past other hopeful 'empty park bench' wanters. Pretending I am just out for a leisurely speed walk, and then when i reach the only empty park bench I casually stop with a 'oh look an empty bench' look on my face and plonk myself down!!! at about 2pm the fountain in the middle of the pond is turned on. This can be pretty annoying when the wind blows! All the lucky people who managed to get an empty bench turn into synchronized swimmers. With the wind blowing the spray in the direction of the bench sitters - heads turn in beautiful synchronisation to avoid the spray. This usually last for about an hour, then normality resumes.

I have been to so many countries and I've been in so many tours and this is one of the best, our…read moretour guide, Adam, just beautifully portrayed the story of the jail. He was so incredibly captivating. I'm not sure anyone spoke for the full hour of the tour we were all so fascinated in his stories. So sobering and poignant. For only €8 this is an absolute steal. We took the first tour in the morning which I recommend as you get to see everything, including the museum, before the crowds.

Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison in Dublin, Ireland, now a museum, famous for its role in Irish…read morehistory, particularly the struggle for independence. It housed many leaders of various rebellions, including the 14 leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising (and others during the Irish Civil War) who were executed there. Today, it is preserved as a national monument and one of Dublin's most visited historical attractions. The Kilmainham Gaol can only be seen via guided tours with tickets on sale 28 days before the one you might want. At the appointed date, I was online at 12:01 AM Ireland time to buy our tickets which sold out within minutes. Others might want to do the same. I've been to Alcatraz too, but this place has a little more blood on its hands. And it was so worth it! The generations of jail cells, the misery, the politics, the cruelty, the history, the executions, and all so well summarized and illustrated by our tour guide. All those years of history were so expertly portrayed in about an hour or so. I also remembered the scenes from "In the Name of the Father" (1993) that were filmed here. Other movies using Kilmainham Gaol as a set included: The Italian Job (1969), Michael Collins (1996), The Escapist (2008), and Paddington 2 (2017). I like a powerful reminder from a previous reviewer (Matt E.): The path to independence and freedom sometimes starts in dark, cold and miserable jail cells and not always on the battlefield.

Not being originally from Finglas i would count that as the reason i didn't know about this…read moregraveyard until the last couple of years. Apparently this was connected to one of the most influencial monasteries in Dublin and is there since around the 11th centuary. It served the people of Finglas up until around 1841 and around 1000 people are buried there including a distant relative of Princess Diana. A viking woman was found buried just outside the graveyard which leads me to believe that an excavation of the area would reveal some wonderful treasures. The graveyard is a bit hidden and unless you know where to look you will miss it easily. The big church in the village tends to draw the eye these days but lacks the elegance of this graveyard and ruined church. I read too a story about Cromwell who came to Ireland and smashed up all that was catholic and on hearing of his imminent arrival the people of Finglas apparently took down and hid the big celtic 1000 year old cross. This hiding of the stone was shared as a story for over 150 years until a priest decided to see if there were any truth in the story and lo and behold he found it in a field near the graveyard hidden until the soil. It was repaired and replaced and stands in the corner of the graveyard. The only negative thing i would say is that there are apartments built just in front of the graveyard and abbey which is typical of modern Ireland. Built apartments on sacred and ancient land instead of cherishing our heritage.

Staying at a nearby hotel, I spotted the Wellington Monument and had to walk over to check it out…read more Officially the Wellington Testimonial, it is 203 feet tall which makes it the tallest in Europe. It is a tribute to the victories of the Duke of Wellington. The structure is solid - there are no doors or entrances and you can't climb to the top. It is surrounded by an open grass area that's perfect for tossing a ball or having a picnic. There aren't any benches or seats facing the monument. [Review 1985 of 2024 - 166 in Republic of Ireland - 23007 overall]

The Wellington Monument is located in Dublin's Phoenix Park, and is the tallest obelisk in Europe…read more(which is appropriate, as the Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed park in Western Europe). The monument itself is impressive, and it is nice to sit on the steps and look out across the park on sunny afternoon. One might think it strange the monument was not renamed in the early years of this state, however, as the Duke of Wellington held Ireland and all things Irish in distaste. Born in County Meath, the Duke always insisted that he wasn't Irish, using the analogy that being born in a barn does not make one a horse. Asshole. Bad cess to him anyway, but nice monument, though.