Dublin 24 enjoys a picturesque location set in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Places of note in the area include the once isolated village of Firhouse, which today is a suburb of the city, and Tallaght, which is the largest town and country seat of South Dublin.
Tallaght is one of the earliest settlements in the southern part of the island and one of medieval Ireland’s most important monastic centres, dating back to the 17th Century. Now a thriving suburb town of Dublin Tallaght has much to offer the visitor, including ‘The Square’ shopping centre, which is a substantial size and will satisfy and avid shopper.
The Civic Theatre (353 1 462 7477) has a packed schedule of events on offer and the UCI multiplex cinema (1520 88 00 00) offers one of the most modern cinema experiences in Dublin.
Sports enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the National Basketball arena (353 1 459 0211) or a trip to the home of the Shamrock Rovers FC (353 1 460 5948).
Below a small Palladian house looking out to Dublin Bay, lie steep stone terraces, built in the nineteenth century. Hundred year old trees give the three acre garden a romantic setting. Here are many unusual features: a ...
The Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links is set in splendid surroundings overlooking the magnificent beach known as Velvet Strand. The house was originally owned by the Jameson family, famous for their Irish whiskey. Their home has been tastefully co ...
Dublin’s only surviving intact example of Georgian Domestic architecture at No. 63 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2. This quaint and charming 18th Century holiday retreat in the heart of the city has been restored to its original charm. The Mew ...
Leopardstown Racecourse is well known horse racing venue that is located about 8km south of Dublin city centre. Like the majority of Irish courses Leopardstown hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing totalling about 22 meetings per year.
Built around a period house and only a few minutes’ drive from Dublin Airport, this recently opened hotel enjoys a country setting and has already earned an enviable reputation for its friendly helpful staff and for good food, in both the b ...
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