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Glasnevin is a neighbourhood of Dublin, Ireland, situated on the River Tolka. While primarily residential, Glasnevin is also home to the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin Cemetery, the National Meteorological Office, and a range of other state bodies, and Dublin City University has its main campus and other facilities in and near the area.


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1 - Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle is a major Irish government complex, conference centre, and tourist attraction. It is located off Dame Street in Dublin. Until 1922 it was the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland.

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2 - Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, more formally The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, is the cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and the cathedral of the ecclesiastical province of the United Provinces of Dublin and Cashel in the Church of Ireland.

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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Giant's Causeway & Northern Ireland Day Trips from Dublin

Explore Northern Ireland's biggest draws – Belfast, Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle – on a day trip from Dublin. In a traditional black cab in Belfast, you’ll explore sites of the capital’s conflicted history. See the mural-decorated streets of the Falls and Shankill neighbourhoods, the Belfast Docks, or explore the Belfast Titanic Experience. Then, course along the Antrim Coast to experience one of Ireland's great geological marvels, the UNESCO–listed Giant’s Causeway, followed by a stop at the incredible Dunluce Castle. Marvel at the surrounding headlands that were also used as filming locations for many Game of Thrones scenes. Dunluce Castle itself is the real-life House of Greyjoy from the blockbuster HBO show.

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4 - Temple Bar

Temple Bar is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin, Ireland. The area is bounded by the Liffey to the north, Dame Street to the south, Westmoreland Street to the east and Fishamble Street to the west.

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5 - Library of Trinity College Dublin

The Library of Trinity College Dublin serves Trinity College and the University of Dublin. It is a legal deposit or "copyright library", under which, publishers in Ireland must deposit a copy of all their publications there, without charge.

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6 - Hiking / Trekking in County Wicklow

See the real beauty of Ireland during this amazing country and mountain adventure in Wicklow National Park. This award-winning guided tour includes a stop at Glendalough valley, with its picturesque slopes and lakes. Hike and trek through these magni...

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7 - Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park is an urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 km perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares; it is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city.

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8 - EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, located in Dublin's Docklands, covers the history of the Irish diaspora and emigration to other countries.

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9 - Kayaking in Dublin

Come see a different side of Dublin with Extreme Time Off, a canoe and kayaking company specializing in tours and quality equipment. Their team of professional instructors cater to groups of all shapes and sizes, beginners or total pros. You will hav...

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10 - Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College, officially the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, is the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin, a research university located in Dublin, Ireland.

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11 - St Stephen's Green

St Stephen's Green is a city centre public park in Dublin, Ireland. The current landscape of the park was designed by William Sheppard. It was officially re-opened to the public on Tuesday, 27 July 1880 by Lord Ardilaun.

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12 - Morning | Blarney Castle & Cork Day Trips from Dublin

Catch an air-conditioned bus ride from Dublin city to the green hills of the Irish countryside. You'll pass by multiple sites, including the home of the Irish National Stud, the Curragh in County Kildare, and the Galtee Mountains. Next, you'll visit the Rock of Cashel, a significant historical site in Ireland. You'll see a variety of medieval buildings there like a cross, tower, abbey, chapel, cathedral, and a tower house from the 15th-century.

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13 - St Patrick's Cathedral

Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1191, is the national cathedral of the Church of Ireland. Christ Church Cathedral, also a Church of Ireland cathedral in Dublin, is designated as the local cathedral of the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough.

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14 - National Botanic Gardens

The National Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden in Glasnevin, 5 km north-west of Dublin city centre, Ireland. The 19.5 hectares are situated between Glasnevin Cemetery and the River Tolka where it forms part of the river's floodplain.

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15 - Kitesurfing in Dublin

   10 km away

Welcome to the magic world of water sports in Ireland. The expert team's mission is to share their passion with you as well as what makes them excited, what gets them going every day, much more than just a sport, culture or lifestyle. When you enter ...

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16 - Bullock Harbour

   14 km away

Bullock Harbour or Bulloch Harbour is a small working harbour located near the heritage town of Dalkey on the southeast coast of Dublin Bay in Ireland.

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17 - Bray Head

   23 km away

Bray Head is a 241 m hill and headland located in northern County Wicklow, Ireland, between the towns of Bray and Greystones. It forms part of the Wicklow Mountains and is a popular spot with hillwalkers.

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18 - Lough Tay

   29 km away

Lough Tay or The Guinness Lake, is a small but scenic lake set on private property in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. The lake lies between the mountains of Djouce 725 metres, and Luggala 595 metres, and is dominated by Luggala's east-facing granite cliffs.

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