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Dublin 24, Dublin City

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).

Gardens

Grasse Cottage

Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Dick Mallet’s garden, created over 48 years, proves the point that passionate plants people have happy gardens. Appearing much bigger than half an acre, thanks to cleverly hidden boundaries and mysterious paths winding between a splendid co ...

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Golf

K Club, The - Ryder Cup 2006

Straffan, Co. Kildare
Course Type: Parkland / Inland Links

Set amongst the lush countryside of Co. Kildare are two magnificent 18 hole championship golf courses within the resort that is to host the 2006 Ryder Cup. Both of The K Club's courses were designed by Arnold Palmer but each has its own character ...

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Self Catering

Avon Ri Blessington Resort

Blessington, Co. Wicklow

For centuries, the hill where Avon Rí is now located looked out over a valley created by the Liffey and King's River. Avon Rí has taken its name from the latter and now looks out of the Blessington Lakes – a reservoir created ...

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What's On

Leopardstown Farmers Market - County Dublin - Fridays

Fridays 10 am - 4 pm

Leopardstown Racecourse

Contact:

Sean McArdle

Tel: 087 611 5016

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Tourist Attractions

National Gallery of Ireland

Dublin 2, Dublin City

The National Gallery of Ireland houses the Irish national collection of Irish and European art and holds more than 15,000 works. The Gallery has an extensive, representative collection of Irish painting and is also notable for its Italian Bar ...

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Wedding Venues

Roganstown Hotel & Country Club

Swords, Co. Dublin

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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