Dublin Airport Car Hire

Dublin Castle

Originally built in the 13th century where once was a Viking settlement, the castle served as a fortress, a prison, a treasure and as headquarters for the Irish Administration during 700 years. Rebuilt during the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, Dublin Castle is used today to celebrate important State receptions.

 State's apartments, the storage room, crafts shop and the restaurant are open for visitors.

National Gallery

Situated in Kildare Street, it is considered to be one of Europe's most important galleries with over 2.600 works of both Irish and international artists displayed. In the entrance you'll find the statute of Irish writer George Bernard Shaw, who left one third of his work in this gallery.

National Museum

Free entrance and located in three different buildings: Kildare Street, Merrion Street and Collins Barracks headquarters, it's a bit far but it's worth to stop by when visiting Phoenix Park.

It houses the major Irish treasures and antiques, such as Tara's brooch and Ardagh's chalice, among many other Celtic, Danish Viking and even Roman treasures.

Grafton Street

This is a pedestrian street with all the typical trendy stores, together with the great stores of Brown Thomas and one of the finest malls in Dublin, Powerscourt Town House, on its highest floor is the Design Centre, where you'll only find Irish designers clothes.

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

This is a two-hour tour including poetry recitals, music, as well as a visit to Dublin pubs with literary connections. It costs 10€ and it begins in the first floor of y Duke Pub, 9 Duke Street, Monday to Saturday at 19.30, from April to November (tickets are on sale from 19.00); and also Sundays at 12.00 and 19.30.

Information:

Call: (01) 670 5602; mailto:info@dublinpubcrawl.com; web page: http://www.dublinpubcrawl.com/

Discover Dublin Tours, 20 Stephen Street Lower

It organizes a pub tour, for two and a half hours in the area of Temple Bar for 10€. You can buy tickets that same night or in the Tourism Offices in Suffolk Street. The tour starts in Oliver St John Gogarty's (the corner of Fleet Street and Anglesea Street) and it's held every night at 19.30, from May to October; Fridays and Saturdays only in November, February, March and April.

Information:

Call: (01) 478 0193; web page: http://www.musicalpubcrawl.com/)

A Visit to Avondale House

In Wicklow County you'll find this beautiful, majestic residence built in 1777. Avondale House, is a gregorian style house designed by James Wyatt with original pieces that make it a true museum of that time. It's located within a magnificent 2 square kilometre forest park full of winding paths which you can tour peacefully, enjoying nature for about 5 hours. With a cheap car hire in Dublin, Ireland you will find easy to get here.

For information call +353 (0)404 46111.

Website: http://www.coillte.ie/tourism_and_recreation/ww_avondale_home_parnell.htm

Fort Lucan Outdoor Adventureland

This is an adventure playground, fully supervised, where the goal is to have a fun family day. Some of the features include Water Slide, Crazy Golf, Go-Karting, 40 Foot Slide. A great number of options for the younger members, as well as a cafe and shop.

How to get there with a rental car in Dublin: 

From South Dublin, take the N4 to Lucan, cross the Liffey at Lucan Village. Just after the bridge, turn right onto the Strawberry Beds road. Signs will lead from here.

From North Dublin, take the N3 to Blanchardstown. Drive to Clonsilla Village, and take the road from Clonsilla to Lucan. Fort Lucan will be on your left 1 mile from Clonsilla. Signs will lead from here. So let the games begin!

Children: €7.50
Adults: €3 (incl. tea/coffee)
Under 2s: Free. 
Ask for group deals. 

The Clearence Hotel

6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland

Tel: +353 1 407 0800 / Fax: +353 1 407 0820

Merrion Hotel

Hotel Class 5*

Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, Ireland 

Tel: +353 1 603 0600  Fax +353 1 603 0700

Clontarf Castle Hotel

Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3. 

Tel: + 353 (0)1 8332321 Fax: + 353 (0)1 8330418