Things to do

Dublin is a compact city but has a wealth of attractions for people visiting or those who already live here. There’s a book (of Kells), a zoo, gardens, cathedrals, a gaol, a brew house, a castle and plenty more. Suppose we better start listing them out so:

As anyone who has ever been to Dublin will tell you, we’ve got a vibrant nightlife scene. As the sun sets on the Liffey and darkness sets in, restaurants, bars and cafés fill with people looking to enjoy a brilliant evening out. Pubs If you’re looking for a jar (Dublin slang for a drink, typically a pint), you’ll probably already know about Temple Bar which is located by the river on the south side. You’ll find lots of pubs and restaurants and it’s an area popular with tourists. If you’re looking for traditional music, there are a wealth of older pubs in the city, where you’ll find groups playing a session. On the other hand, if you’d like more modern deco

Due to its compact size and position on the east coast, Dublin enjoys a scenic landscape of mountains on one side and the sea on the other. A quick trip can take you away from the daily routine of urban life and into the fresh air and tranquil surroundings of Dublin’s natural environment. Mountains From the slow pace of a leisurely Sunday hike to the adrenalin rush of a mountain bike, the Dublin mountains can be explored in a number of ways and are a favourite location for anyone who wants to unwind. The mountains are located 13km to the south of the city with the Dublin Mountains Way noted as one of the 1,001 most scenic walks in the world. They also adjoin the Wicklow

If you’re looking for organic produce or just in the mood to haggle and find a bargain, Dublin’s many markets are a great way to spend a few hours. There’s food markets, book markets, flea markets, antique markets, market markets (okay, we made up that last one). The majority would be the farmer’s markets, where you can buy a range of organic and home-made food products. So check out when the next one is on, wrap up warm and bring your haggling skills, you might just walk away with a bargain!

There are hundreds of public parks and gardens all across the Dublin region, some large, some small, some modern and some dating back hundreds of years. We’ve taken a small sample of the more significant ones below for anyone who would like to wander in the greenery of an afternoon:

Check out our curated events listing of what's going on across Dublin city and county. From theatre to festivals, sport to business conferences and everything else inbetween, you'll never be short of ideas when it comes to finding an event to attend in Dublin.