Ireland has a lot to offer in the form of Culture. With its rich history revealed in it`s many relics throughout the country there is a lot to choose from in the form of art,crafts , folklore and so on ...
Dalkey is a stylish and historic little village situated at the southern end of Dublin bay. The Dalkey Castle and Heritage centre fits in well with the area. It has a 15th century townhouse, a 10th century church and graveyard, an art gallery and a new writers gallery. There are regular tours of the castle which include a Living History experience and costumed medieval archers giving read more
Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle for seven centuries was a symbol of English rule since the Anglo-Normans built a fortress. All that remains of the original structure are the butt of the Norman Powder Tower and the Record Tower.The tour of the castle gives you a feel for the high life of old royalty and political elite. Outside the castle has an older history. In 830 AD some 60 warships sailed up the Liffey read more
Dublin`s City Hall
City Hall designed by Thomas Cooley as the Royal Exchange between 1769 and 1779. It is one of Dublin`s finest neo-Classical buildings and the City Hall exhbition is a multi-media journey through the centuries capturing a thousand years of Dublin`s history. This exhibition brings to life the changes in the city tracing the evolution of the city from 1170 to the present day wi read more
Trinity College & Book of Kells
Founded in 1592 Trinity College is Dublin`s oldest college. Among its many famous students were Jonathon Swift , Osca Wilde, Oliver Goldsmith , Samuel Beckett and Bram Stoker.Originally a Protestant only college , Catholics were forebidden to join unless they accepted the Protestant faith. These restrictions weren`t lifted until 1970. The college covers 40 acres and lies in read more