Clontarf Golf Club

Head to the centre of Dublin for a hint of the town’s historic past at the picturesque Clontarf Castle. Built in the 1830s, this stoic Georgian country house stands on the site of a much older building. In fact, the history of the area dates all the way back to the 11th Century, when the original medieval Clontarf Castle stood here.

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 lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Situated on the north side of Dublin, Dublin City University is close to Dublin Bay and the River Liffey and is home to some of Ireland’s largest performance spaces. It is a justifiably popular point of interest for visitors travelling to Ireland’s bustling capital.

You can find out about the history of Dublin with a trip to Casino at Marino. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.