Things to do in Dublin

Trinity College

Founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I on the site of a suppressed Augustinian monastery, Trinity College eventually overcame its exclusively Protestant proclivities and is now one of Ireland’s foremost seats of learning. Infamous Irish writers such as Swift, Wilde and Beckett all attended Trinity as students or lecturers. The grounds are fully open to the public and the main focal point is the Campanile, built in 1852, which dominates the cobble stoned Quad.

The Book of Kells

No book evokes such passion amongst the art lovers as the 9th Century, illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Kells. The perfect surroundings of the long Hall, which contains over 200,000 of Trinity’s oldest books, is where you will find the Book of Kells, as well as other fine relics of Ireland’s scholarly history.

St. Stephen’s Green

St Stephen’s Green Park is a historical park and garden, located in the centre of Dublin city, only a 3-minute walk from Brooks Hotel. The park hosts a large number of important sculptural monuments to Irish history. It is a lovely place to spend an hour, wandering beneath the tree lined paths and watching the wildlife that call the park home. Free Admission.

Christchurch Cathedral

Christchurch Cathedral was the cathedral of Norse Dublin, founded in 1038 by King Sitric. Denied recognition by the Gaelic Irish church, its Bishops were consecrated by Canterbury, to which they were subject for the next 124 years. Following the reformation, the cathedral became a Church of Ireland establishment. The Nave, in the pointed style, dates from about 1230 and is a very striking feature of the building. Over the years, the building has been very much altered, especially in 1569 when the roof collapsed. The 1870’s also saw much modification and change taking place.

The Little Museum of Dublin

The Little Museum tells the tale of the Irish capital. The museum holds over 5,000 artefacts in their collection, many of which were donated by members of the public. As the museum is small, advance booking is advised.

They currently have an exhibition that will appeal to all Irish football fans, the 'Italia 90: Big Jack and The Irish' brings us back to the Irish triumph of the 1990's world cup and the role of the legendary Jack Charlton in Irish Football history.

Kilmainham Goal

Kilmainham Gaol (pronounced ‘Jail’) closed its’ doors in 1924. Over the years, it was a prison for men, women and children who had committed a variety of crimes. During the Irish Revolution, the leaders of the 1916 Rising were held and executed at Kilmainham Gaol making it an integral part of Irish History.

General Post Office

The General Post Office, or GPO as it is known locally, located on O’Connell Street is one of the most iconic buildings in Ireland. It is known worldwide for the part it played in the 1916 Easter Rising. The exhibition brings history to life as you experience events from both sides of the conflict and through the eyes of bystanders caught in the crossfire through electronic touch screens, video, audio visual booths, sound and authentic artefacts – many previously unseen.

Jameson Distillery - Bow St.

In 1780 John Jameson threw open the doors of the Jameson Distillery Bow St. 

Over 200 years later, the doors are still open to friends old and new.

Come for a distillery tour, a premium whiskey tasting experience, learn how to blend your own take-home whiskey, master the craft of whiskey cocktail making or draw whiskey straight from a Jameson cask in Dublin's only live maturation warehouse. 

Malahide Castle

Built in 1204 by King John, the castle has a bloody and ignoble past in our city’s history, from the impaling of the Irish Chieftains on its walls to the more recent housing of the British Administration up until 1922. One of the highlights of a visit the castle would be the guided tours of the magnificent state apartments and the Chapel Royal. Today, Malahide Castle is a venue for much of the ceremonial aspects of Irish Political Life.