Fairview Park

Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.

Spot this futuristic crystal building rising high in the dockyards and cycle along the grassy banks of the adjacent canal.

International Financial Services Centre is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Once you’ve attended a concert at Dublin’s superb O2, there’s no going back to theatre-style venues where the seating is arranged in regular rows. The audience and artist friendly design of the O2 amphitheatre is often likened to that of Rome’s Coliseum, with blocks of seats emanating out like a great fan from the impressive stage.

An iconic city landmark, this striking cable-stayed bridge evokes the image of a harp on its side. Come at night to see it lit up.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.