There is never a dull moment on a trip to Dublin with a strong collection of Tourist Attractions
Walk 5 minutes to Leeson Street Upper (Starbucks) and catch the 145 to Heuston Station - The Storehouse is 5 minutes away
Home to the black stuff since 1759, a visit to ST. James Gate Brewery tells the story of one of Ireland most famous produce. With seven unique floors, the Guiness Storehouse is a fun day out featuring installations, educational videos, 'Pull Your Own Pint' workshops and finished off with a trip to the Gravity Bar on the seventh floor which boasts 360-degree views of Dublin. At the base of rhe atrium lies a copy of the 9,000 year lease signed by Arthur Guiness himself so if you run out of time to stop by on this visit, there's always next time!
Catch the 70 towards Dunboyne outside the hotel (bus stop outside 'Connacht House'), get off at 'Blackhall Place/Law Society' and walk 6 minutes to the Distillery.
The Old Jameson Distillery is located just off Smithfield Square on the Northside of the city. Originally built in 1780, this Distillery is the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971 and once considered one of the largest and finest in the world. It is now a visitors centre that provides guided tours, whiskey tasting workshops, bars, restaurants and a giftshop. On the tour you will re-live the history and discover the secret of how just three ingredients are transformed into the spirit known as Jameson Irish Whiskey.
Trinity College and the Book of Kells
Catch the 38 towards Damastown outside the hotel (Connacht House), hop off at 'Pearse Street/Tara Street' and walk 5 minutes to destination.
A walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century. The Library of Trinity College is the largest research library in Ireland and boasts breathtaking architecture, with three million books held in the depository. The Book of Kells is a 9th-century gospel manuscript, and considered one of the most beautiful illuminated manuscripts in the world. It was written around 800AD and has been in safe keeping in Trinity College Library since 1653.
Catch the 38 towards Damastown outside the hotel (Connacht House), hop off at 'O'Connell Street'.
Walk 6 minutes to 'Leeson Street Upper', catch the 46a to Phoenix Park, hop off at 'Arbour Hill (Phoenix Park Gate) and walk 7 minutes
Catch the 70 towards Dunboyne outside the hotel (Connacht House), hop off at 'Essex Quay/Exchange Street' and walk 4 minutes to destination.
EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is an interactive experience located in Dublin's Docklands. It will inspire and guide you on a journey to discover the stories of Irish emigration around the world, from early times to the modern day. Step through 20 themed galleries, and find out why people left, see how they influenced the world they found, and experience the connection between their descendants and Ireland today!
Catch the 70 towards Dunboyne outside the hotel (Connacht House), hop off at 'Essex Quay/Exchange Street' and walk 11 minutes to destination.
St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of the few buildings left from the medieval city of Dublin. It is the National Cathedral for the Church of Ireland and the largest cathedral in Ireland.
Dublinia & The Viking World (Located at Christ Church Cathedral)
Catch the 70 towards Dunboyne outside the hotel (Connacht House), hop off at 'Essex Quay/Exchange Street' and walk 4 minutes to destination.
Dublinia & The Viking World is a heritage centre, located in central Dublin next to Christchurch, at the heart of the medieval city. At Dublinia there are Viking artefacts and you can learn about the way of life in Dublin over a thousand years ago. Located just next to Dublinia is Christchurch and it’s worth a visit for its immensely stunning architecture.
Imaginosity, Dublin Children's Museum
Walk to Upper Leeson Street, catch the 11 towards Sandyford, hop off at 'Sandyford/Blackthorn Road' and walk 1 minute.
Imaginosity is a unique child centred creative space for children up to 9 years of age. Located in Sandyford, the numerous exhibits are educationally designed to inspire life-long learning through play, celebrating children's imaginations on the journey from curiosity to discovery. Facilities include a café, gift shop and lockers, with the museum being fully accessible.
Catch the 70 towards Dunboyne outside the hotel (Connacht House), hop off at 'Leinster Street South/Clare Street' and walk 4 minutes to destination.
Catch the 39 towards Ongar outside the hotel (Connacht House), hop off at 'Ashtown Roundabout' and walk 4 minutes to destination.