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• Old Jameson Distillery

  
  Walk across the see-through floor - beneath which lie original stone foundations - and enter the evocative world of John Jameson, a Scottish migrant who began making whiskey here in 1780....

• Will the real St. Patrick Please Stand Up

  Many myths and legends surround the world's best known patron saint. But what is known about the real life of the saint they call Patrick? Patrick was from Bannavem Taberniae, a 5th Century Roman Briton settlement....

• Dublin and Ireland's Literary Legacy

  
  From the Book of Kells to Marian Keyes, through the centuries Ireland has embraced all things literature....

• A History of Ireland in 250 Episodes

  
  If our History section has you hankering for more, a new book by its writer, Jonathan Bardon, encapsulates thousands of years of Irish history in an eminently readable and highly enjoyable format....

• Getting Jiggy With It

  Fancy recreating your own Riverdance right here where it all began? Several hostelries provide authentic backdrops so you and your mates can get jiggy with it....

• Temple Bar

  
  This hugely popular cultural, entertainment and imbibement hub attracts large swathes of the city's newcomers and natives....

• Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre

  
  History-steeped, and home to some of Ireland’s biggest stars (Bono, The Edge, Neil Jordan, Van Morrison…), the delightful town of Dalkey makes for one of the country's chicest daytrips....

• Sport in the City

  
  The Irish have had a long love affair with sport, so consider enhancing your capital sojourn with a trip to see a top-class game....

• Ireland by Train - Dublin - Cork

  
  Train buff, and pround holder of over 65 rail pass, Colin McAlpin continues his journey across Ireland by railway....

• Set-Jetting

  Be careful where you walk in Dublin … you’re almost certain to find yourself in the middle of a movie set, surrounded by top Hollywood stars....

• Scenic Ireland photographic book

  
  A series of four stunning photographic books covering the entire island of Ireland is available individually or in a stunning box set....

• Irish House Party

  
  For anyone interested in a night of authentic Irish music and dancing, this is one party you really shouldn't miss....

• From Dublin to the Kremlin - In Your Pocket makes Irish dreams come true.

  
  Each year RTE, Ireland's national broadcaster, pays tribute to someone special as part of The Afternoon Show's 'Random Acts of Kindness' strand....

• Dublin - A Short History

  
  The name Dublin comes from the Gaelic dubh linn or “black pool” - where the Poddle stream met the River Liffey to form a deep pool at Dublin Castle....