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).
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