Guidebook for Dublin 7

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Guidebook for Dublin 7

Parks & Nature

Dublin Zoo is Irelands largest visitor attraction. It so close the Lions often wake us in the morning. The zoo is state of the art with several breeding programmes. Great for kids and adults alike.
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Dublin Zoo
Zoo Road
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Dublin Zoo is Irelands largest visitor attraction. It so close the Lions often wake us in the morning. The zoo is state of the art with several breeding programmes. Great for kids and adults alike.
Ashtown visitor centre is a great spot for families. The cafe has a good selection of coffees and food. It has a quiet courtyard on the old grounds with an adjacent modern playground for the kids.
Ashton Visitor Centre Phoenix Park Playground
Ashtown visitor centre is a great spot for families. The cafe has a good selection of coffees and food. It has a quiet courtyard on the old grounds with an adjacent modern playground for the kids.
Used for state visits Farmleigh House is a great spot for Heritage tours and picnicking on the Estate grounds. In the summer months the farmers markets are a huge attraction.
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Parc Farmleigh
Farmleigh
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Used for state visits Farmleigh House is a great spot for Heritage tours and picnicking on the Estate grounds. In the summer months the farmers markets are a huge attraction.

Entertainment & Activities

The Phoenix Park is our garden, its great for exploration by foot or by bike with several play parks for children.
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Parc Phoenix
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The Phoenix Park is our garden, its great for exploration by foot or by bike with several play parks for children.
The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar. Children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film & dance. Our daughter Maya (5) loved it.
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The Ark, Dublin
11A Eustace St
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The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar. Children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film & dance. Our daughter Maya (5) loved it.
About 20 minutes from our house by car. A good spot to spend time with the kids in the water park, especially if its a rainy day.
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Centre aquatique national
Snugborough Road
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About 20 minutes from our house by car. A good spot to spend time with the kids in the water park, especially if its a rainy day.

Arts & Culture

15 minutes walk from our house. Great collection of contemporary artworks from Irish and International artists. The building originally housed Irish veterans of the British armed forces.
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Musée irlandais d'art moderne (IMMA)
Military Road
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15 minutes walk from our house. Great collection of contemporary artworks from Irish and International artists. The building originally housed Irish veterans of the British armed forces.
Just a stroll down from our house along the Luas line. Converted army barracks with a great collection of history and arts exhibits. Nice secluded spot for walks and coffee.
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Musée national d'Irlande - Arts décoratifs et histoire
Benburb Street
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Just a stroll down from our house along the Luas line. Converted army barracks with a great collection of history and arts exhibits. Nice secluded spot for walks and coffee.
Home to the Irish president and 20 minutes walk from our house. The house is open to the public each Saturday. 5200 people visit the formal rooms and view the grounds each year. Worth the walk:)
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Áras an Uachtaráin
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Home to the Irish president and 20 minutes walk from our house. The house is open to the public each Saturday. 5200 people visit the formal rooms and view the grounds each year. Worth the walk:)
Contemporary Cinema for Arthouse films. has an eclectic selection of features, shorts, classics, foreign language and animated films.
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Light House Cinema
Market Street South
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Contemporary Cinema for Arthouse films. has an eclectic selection of features, shorts, classics, foreign language and animated films.
One of my favourite museums in Dublin. A quirky Victorian building with an eclectic mix of stuffed animals, fossils and insects. Great one for the kids.
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National Museum of Ireland
Merrion Street Upper
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One of my favourite museums in Dublin. A quirky Victorian building with an eclectic mix of stuffed animals, fossils and insects. Great one for the kids.

Food Scene

Great for a pint and some food after touring the park. Irelands longest pub with a great reputation for good food.
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The Hole in the Wall
345-347 Blackhorse Ave
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Great for a pint and some food after touring the park. Irelands longest pub with a great reputation for good food.
Great for your weekend brunch. A simple walk along the Luas line and popular spot with locals.
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Wuff
23 Benburb St
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Great for your weekend brunch. A simple walk along the Luas line and popular spot with locals.
Just outside the Phoenix park but only a bike ride away. This pub is a hidden gem with a great seafood and wine selection.
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Wrights Anglers Rest
20 Knockmaroon Hill
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Just outside the Phoenix park but only a bike ride away. This pub is a hidden gem with a great seafood and wine selection.
Recently converted to a gourmet pub with great selection of Micro brewery beers and interesting food menus. A relatively new kid on the block but very welcome.
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L. Mulligan Grocer
18 Stoneybatter
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Recently converted to a gourmet pub with great selection of Micro brewery beers and interesting food menus. A relatively new kid on the block but very welcome.
My favourite coffee spot in Dublin. Centrally located and a great spot to take a break on your city travels.
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Coffeeangel PSL
27-29 Pembroke Street Lower
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My favourite coffee spot in Dublin. Centrally located and a great spot to take a break on your city travels.

Sightseeing

The Storehouse really surprised me when I first visited it. The exhibition provides insights on the history of the brewery, its workers and traditions. Top it off with 2 free pints in the rooftop bar.
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Brasserie Guinness
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The Storehouse really surprised me when I first visited it. The exhibition provides insights on the history of the brewery, its workers and traditions. Top it off with 2 free pints in the rooftop bar.
Kilmainham Gaol held many famous political & military leaders in Irish history such as Robert Emmet, the 1916 Rising leaders & Eamon de Valera. Also a location for Michael Kane's The Italian Job!
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Musée de la prison de Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore Road
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Kilmainham Gaol held many famous political & military leaders in Irish history such as Robert Emmet, the 1916 Rising leaders & Eamon de Valera. Also a location for Michael Kane's The Italian Job!

Everything Else

Heuston Station is 10 minutes walk from the house providing easy access to the west (Galway -2 hours) and south (Cork- 3 hours) of Ireland.
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Heuston station
Saint John's Road West
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Heuston Station is 10 minutes walk from the house providing easy access to the west (Galway -2 hours) and south (Cork- 3 hours) of Ireland.
If you like your whiskey, this spot is worth a visit.
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Distillerie Jameson Bow St.
Bow Street
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If you like your whiskey, this spot is worth a visit.
Founded by our good friend Lisa Wilkinson The Elbow Room has transformed Manor Street. A great location for Yoga, Pilates & Well-Being. It recently opened a juice and coffee bar. Worth a visit.
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The Elbowroom
60/61 Brunswick St N
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Founded by our good friend Lisa Wilkinson The Elbow Room has transformed Manor Street. A great location for Yoga, Pilates & Well-Being. It recently opened a juice and coffee bar. Worth a visit.

Drinks & Nightlife

Irelands oldest pub dating back to dating back to 1198. Very unique and quirky interior and always a good spot for Irish music.
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The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge St
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Irelands oldest pub dating back to dating back to 1198. Very unique and quirky interior and always a good spot for Irish music.
Quality bar & restaurant and has won several awards for its food & cocktails over the years.
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Nancy Hands Bar
30-32 Parkgate St
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Quality bar & restaurant and has won several awards for its food & cocktails over the years.
On the way into town. A new venue so plenty of hip locals in attendance.
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Bison Bar & BBQ
11 Wellington Quay
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On the way into town. A new venue so plenty of hip locals in attendance.
One of my favourite city centre locals. Beautiful Victorian pub and regular water hole of James Joyce back in the day.
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The Stags Head
1 Dame Ct
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One of my favourite city centre locals. Beautiful Victorian pub and regular water hole of James Joyce back in the day.
Another great locals bar full of character.
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The Long Hall
51 South Great George's Street
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Another great locals bar full of character.