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Dublin the "Town of the Ford of the Hurdles", capital, county borough, and main seaport of Ireland. It is at the mouth of the Liffey River, on Dublin Bay, an inlet of the Irish sea.

Here is a concentration of delights for which you would motor many miles in other places - firm, clean beaches; shoals of sea fish and rivers full of game and coarse fish; championship-standard golf; two superb forest parks; two cathedrals; castles and gardens: boating. bird-watching, walking and pony trekking.

The city occupies a generally flat site, which is bisected in an eastern and western direction by the Liffey. The river is spanned by ten bridges, notably O'Connell's Bridge, which links the main thoroughfares of the city. Dublin Castle

Many of Dublin's historic edifices are in the old section of the city, south of the Liffey. Dublin Castle, the nucleus around which the modern town developed, formerly housed the offices of the British viceroy of Ireland. Most of this structure, which occupies a ridge overlooking the river, was completed in the 16th century and later, but parts of it date from early in the 13th century.

The cultural centers include the National Museum, which contains numerous Irish antiquities; the National Gallery, with valuable collections of painting and sculpture; and the Abbey Theatre.

The first known settlement on the site of Dublin was called Eblana, a name found in the writings of the 2nd-century Alexandrian geographer Ptolemy.

The town later appears in history as Dubh-linn (Gaelic for "Black Pool"), the inhabitants of which won (AD291) a military victory over the armed forces of the kingdom of Leinster. Baile Átha Cliath, the present official name, is believed to have been applied to the settlement at a subsequent date.

• Portmarnock Golf Club

  Portmarnock, Co. Dublin

  Renowned 18 hole championship course located on a small peninsula which extends itself into the Irish Sea. 

  • Tel: +353 (0)1-8462968
  • Email: info@portmarnockgolfclub.ie

• Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links

  Portmarnock, Co. Dublin

  One of Ireland's most prestigious and challenging courses. Designed by Bernhard Langer, the course is laid out on the classic link's landscape which once formed part of the old Jameson Estate.

  • Tel: +353 (0)1 846 0611
  • Email: golfres@portmarnock.com

• Royal Dublin Golf Club

  North Bull Island, Dollymount, Co. Dublin

  3 miles from the city centre and just 15 minutes drive from Dublin Airport.

  • Tel: +353 (0)1 8336346

• The Island Golf Club

  Donabate, North County Dublin, Co. Dublin

  18 hole championship course on the middle of three estuary-barrier complexes.

  • Tel: +353 (0)1 8436205
  • Email: islandgc@iol.ie

Balbriggan Golf Club
Balcarrick Golf Club
Ballinascorney Golf Club
Beaverstown Golf Club
Beech Park Golf Club
Cabra Castle Golf Club
Carrickmines Golf Club
Castle Golf Club
Christy O'Connor Golf Club
Clontarf Golf Club
Coldwinters Golf Club
Corrstown Golf Club
Craddockstown Golf Club
Deer Park Golf Club
Donabate Golf Club
Dublin Mountain Golf Club
Dun Laoighaire Golf Club
Edmonstown Golf Club
Elm Green Golf Club
Elm Park Golf Club
Forrest Little Golf Club
Foxrock Golf Club
Glencullen Golf Club
Grange Golf Club
Hazel Grove Golf Club
Hermitage Golf Club
Hibernian Golf Club
Hollystown Golf Club
Hollywood Lakes Golf Club
Howth Golf Club
Killiney Golf Club
Killmashogue Golf Club
Kilternan Golf Club
Lucan Golf Club
Luttrellstown Golf Club
Malahide Golf Club
Milltown Golf Club
Newlands Golf Club
Rathfarnham Golf Club
Skerries Golf Club
Slade Valley Golf Club
St. Anne's Golf Club
St. Margerates Golf Club
Stackstown Golf Club
Sutton Golf Club
Swords Golf Club
Turvey Golf Club
Westmanstown Golf Club

Main Tourist Attractions

• A trip along the Liffey - Dublin City

  As Eddie Rabbit said in the Commitments there are two Dublin's, North & South. The Liffey is the border. The river rises in the Wicklow mountains near Poulaphuca , south of Dublin. it enters the Irish Sea at Dublin Bay. It is over 120Kms long. It is spanned by many bridges in the city. The first one is Sean Heuston bridge, located near the entrance to the Phoenix Park, the last bridge is the East link bridge, not far east of the Customs House. The sights along the Liffey include the National Museum, Customs House and Guinness Brewery.
• Bull Island - Dublin City

  Bull Island is 5km long and 800m wide, and the area above high tide is approximately 300 hectares. It contains a wide range of natural habitats which include inter tidal mudflats, salt marsh, freshwater marsh, dunes, and beach area. The mudflats support a large population of birds, at any time up to 27,000 birds are present, which gives the area the highest bird density in Ireland. The Island also provides the only Irish example of an undisturbed sequence of plant communities, from salt marsh to dune vegetation.
• Customs House - Dublin City

  Located on the north side of the river Liffey at Customs House Quay. It is a fine example of Georgian building. It was destroyed during the war of Independence in 1921. It was designed by James Gandon. It is said that the 14 keystones of the building were to represent the Liffey "Anna Livia" the Atlantic Ocean and the other twelve to represent the main rivers of Ireland
• Grafton Street - Dublin City

  Grafton street is heaven with coffee at 11 and a stroll round Stephens Green" or so the song goes. Surrounding Grafton street are many pubs and hotels made famous by Dublin's literary greats. McDaid's in Harry St, boasted Brendan Behan, Patrick Kavanagh and Flann O'Brien as regulars. Davy Byrne's Lounge, visited in James Joyce's "Ulysses" Duke St, Peter's Pub Johnson place, frequented by Brendan Behan's family. The Bailey, many literary associations with this pub. At the bottom of Grafton St, the Trinity end, you will find a monument to one of Dublin's best known characters "Molly Malone"
• Moore Street Market - Dublin City

  An wonderful open market selling fruit, vegetables and meat. The Moore Street traders have fought vigorously to maintain their market. A great opportunity to meet some really remarkable Dublin characters.
• O'Connell Street - Dublin City

  The sights along O'Connell Street include the General Post Office (GPO).  Scene of intense fighting during the 1916 Rising. The building was reconstructed after the Rising. A statue of  Cuchulainn is on display in the main area. Also along the street is Anna Livia, a monument in celebration of Dublin's life blood, The Liffey. Dubliners are well known for their subtle sense of humour have named it "The Floozy in the Jacuzzi" At the top of O'Connell St in Parnell St and just beyond the Rotunda Hospital you will find the Garden of Remembrance. A tribute to those who died in the War for Independence.
• Stephens Green - Dublin City

  A favourite meeting place for the people of Dublin. It is a meeting place for students from nearby Trinity College, workers from the offices and shops that surround the park, tourists and shoppers from nearby Grafton St. It was originally a walled area with walks surrounding it.  The area was levelled and walled in 1678 and a ditch dug round it. The four sides, each a quarter of a mile in length, were known as Leeson's Walk (S), French Walk (W), Beaux' Walk (N) and Monks's Walk (E).
• Temple Bar - Dublin City

  Temple Bar is Dublin's Cultural quarter. First developed in the 19th Century, with narrow cobbled streets running close to the banks of the river Liffey, the area is full of character and charm. The streets are pedestrianised and to really appreciate all that Temple Bar has to offer, take time to stroll around. Ideally situated in the heart of the city centre, the area is a hive of activity where artists, designers and young entrepreneurs with creative ideas have set up small art galleries, cafes, theatres and colourful shops.
• Trinity College - Dublin City

  Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, the College is in an enviable position in the very heart of Ireland's capital and in 1992 celebrated 400 years. The campus contains a unique collection of buildings dating from the 17th to the 20th century. The College is famed for the great treasures it has the honour to be guardian off. These include the BOOK OF KELLS, a 9th century illuminated manuscript, the books of Durrow and Armagh and an early Irish harp. These are displayed in The Colonnades exhibition Gallery and the Long Room which is the most impressive library in the College housing over 200,000 of Trinity's oldest books

Heritage Sites

• Casino Marino - Dublin City

  Casino is located at Marino, just off the Malahide Road and only 3 miles north of the centre of Dublin. It was designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont. It is one of the finest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe. The Casino, meaning "small house", surprisingly contains a total of 16 finely decorated rooms.
• Kilmainham Gaol - Dublin City

  One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s. Attractions include a major exhibition detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual show.
• Lusk Heritage Centre - Dublin City

  Lusk Heritage Centre comprises of a round tower, a medieval belfry and a 19th century church. They form a unit, although they were built over a period of almost a thousand years. The belfry now houses an exhibition on medieval churches of North County Dublin and also the magnificent 16th century effigy tomb of Sir Christopher Barnewall and his wife Marion Sharl.
• Pearse Museum - Rathfarnam

  Located at Grange Road, Rathfarnam, the former school run by Patrick Pearse, now a museum in beautiful grounds. Attractions include exhibitions, a nature study room with attractive displays on Irish flora and fauna and an audio-visual show titled "This Man Kept a School".
• Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Dublin City

  A lively and entertaining exhibition on the history and the wildlife of the Phoenix Park is on display in the Visitor Centre. Here the visitor can enjoy a historical interpretation of the park from 3500 B.C. to the present day and can also view an audio-visual presentation on the Phoenix Park through the ages. Adjoining the Visitor Centre is the fully restored Ashtown Castle, a medieval tower house that probably dates from the 17th century.
• Rathfarnham Castle - Rathfarnam

  The date of the foundation of the Castle is uncertain, but recent research would suggest 1583 as the most likely date. It was built by Adam Loftus, a Yorkshireman. The Castle has a colourful and interesting history with 18th century interiors by Sir William Chambers and James 'Athenian' Stuart and was declared a National Monument in the mid-1980s. The Castle is presented to visitors as a castle undergoing active conservation.
• St. Mary's Abbey - Dublin City

  Located at Meetinghouse Lane, off Chapel Street, the Abbey was founded in 1139 as a daughter house of the Benedictine Order of Savigny but became Cistercian in 1147. It was, until its suppression in the 16th century, one of the largest and most important monasteries in Ireland. The Heritage Service along with the Dublin Archaeological Society and the History of Art Department of Trinity College, Dublin, have put together an interesting exhibition.
• Waterways Visitor Centre - Dublin City

  A modern building constructed in the Grand Canal Basin, beside Pearse St. Bridge and the I.D.A. Enterprise Tower. The Centre houses an exhibition designed to introduce the visitor to the story of Ireland's Inland Waterways and the range and diversity of activities and experiences they offer. Attractions include an audio-visual show and working models, showing various engineering features, as well as an interactive multimedia presentation. Access for people with disabilities to ground floor.