Ferries to Ireland

Dublin

Synonymous with the warm Irish welcome, Ireland’s capital city is alive with music, pubs, history and culture. No visit to Ireland would be complete without taking a ramble through this laid-back city to explore it's charms.

Dublin - Temple Bar

Full of pubs, restaurants and shops, the area surrounding Dublin's Temple Bar pub is world-famous as a party location for the late-night crowd, although for people looking for something slightly quieter, the pubs and bars on the outskirts of this area, while still lively, might offer more of a glimpse of the traditional Ireland you are looking for. However, the Temple Bar area isn't just for the party crowd - in the daytime it is an interesting and colourful part of the city to explore on foot.

Dublin Castle

Dating back to the early 13th Century, Dublin Castle (Dame Street, Dublin) was the centre of British rule in Ireland for hundreds of years. Following Ireland’s independence in 1922, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government and today is a busy tourist attraction, hosting music festivals and being used as a location for film and TV series. The castle houses several free museums, formal quadrangles, the Gothic Chapel Royal and ornate State Apartments. Take time to enjoy the tranquil Dubh Linn Gardens and drop into the sunny Terrace tea rooms.

Dublin - Breweries and Distilleries

Guinness Storehouse

Enjoyed at "Irish Bars" the world over, can you really visit Dublin without sampling it's most famous export? The Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate Brewery) is a brewery experience which tells the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Of course, if beer isn't your tipple, you could always try something else...

Old Jameson Distillery

One of the most popular attractions in the area, the Old Jameson Distillery museum takes visitors on a journey through the distilling process from grain to bottle, offering a fascinating insight into the world of Irish whiskey. For the full experience, book the tasting tour so you can sample different whiskeys from around the world.

Dublin - History

Trinity College - The Book of Kells Exhibition

For the history lovers amongst you, The Book of Kells Exhibition at Trinity College is a must-see on your visit to Dublin. Founded in 1592, Trinity is Ireland’s top ranked university, and its library has 5 million printed volumes with extensive collections of journals, manuscripts, maps and music spanning more than 400 years, including the Book of Kells, an illuminated Latin manuscript, dating from around 800AD. Take a walk around the campus to soak up the atmosphere of this unique location, before marvelling at the craftsmanship of this ancient document.

General Post Office (GPO)

Ireland's more recent history offers a bleak reminder of the human consequences of national and global politics. Dublin’s imposing General Post Office (O’Connell Street) was where, in April 1916, the Irish Republic was proclaimed, setting the stage for the bloody and violent "Easter Rising". The GPO has been painstakingly restored, with the addition of a new "Witness History" exhibition marking the centenary of the Rising.

Kilmainham Gaol

The highly atmospheric Kilmainham Gaol (Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin) provides a riveting insight into some of the most dramatic episodes in Irish history. Many of Ireland’s national leaders were imprisoned and executed in the Stonebreakers' Yard of this 18th-century prison, both by the British authorities and the government of the newly independent Irish state. Note: try to book online in advance, in order to avoid queuing.