- A - Brown Thomas
Ireland's most refined department store. The great and good of Dublin shop here. - B - Chester Beatty Library
Situated in the heart of Dublin, behind Dublin Castle (the former seat of British Rule), the Chester Beatty Library is home to a wonderful collection of manuscripts, prints, drawings and other decorative arts donated by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. The coll - C - Christchurch
A Cathedral has stood on this spot for almost a thousand years. Visitors to Christchurch will find an architecturally, culturally and historically rich gem in the heart of Dublin. - D - Clerys
A popular fixture on Dublin's main street, O'Connel Street, Clerys is a traditional department store popular with Dubliners. - E - Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Close to the Garden of Remberance which commemorates those who gave their lives for Ireland - F - Georges Street Arcade
This wonderful street arcade between Drury Street and George's Street, features a selection of artisinal craft and food stalls and more in between. If you prefer your shopping to be on the edgy side of hip. This is a good place to start. - G - Grafton Street
A beautiful pedestrianised shopping street in the centre of Dublin, leading from - H - Grand Canal
Immortalised by Patrick Kavanagh in his poem, Canal Bank Walk, Dublin's two canals (the other being the Royal Canal), are a wonderful way to explore a lesser side of Dublin. "Leafy-with-love banks and the green waters of the canal / Pouring rede - I - Guinness Brewery
They say that no visit to Dublin is the same without a visit to St James Gate, home of Guinness. Who are we to argue? Housed in the defunct Guinness Hops Store, this self-paced tour shows the origins and brewing process of the 'black stuff'. Be - J - Henry Street
The busiest shopping precinct on the Northside of Dublin, Henry Street is a down-to-earth offset to chic Grafton Street. This is the place to find high street brands and city centre malls (Jervis Street & The ILAC), not independent retailers. - K - Kilmainham Gaol
An unforgettable experience. This bleak 18th century prison, now a musuem, held many Irish patriots. It was the location of the executions of the 1916 rebellion which led to Ireland - L - Moore Street
The traditional home of Dublin's fruit and vegetable street market. It has declined in recent years but remains an interesting aspect of pre-boom Dublin. - M - Powerscourt Townhouse
A refined shopping experience a stone's throw from Grafton Street. A covered courtyard and its (...) - N - St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's is the National Cathedral of Ireland. Close to the 'Holy Well' where St Patrick is renowned for baptising Christian converts. Jonathan Swift, author of the satire Gulliver's Travels was dean of St Patrick's and is bur - O - St Stephen's Green
A picturesque park square at the top of Grafton Steet, St Stephen's Green is an oasis of calm in an increasingly busy city. Also check out the nearby Merrion Square and the statue of local hero, Oscar Wilde. - P - Temple Bar
Despite the summertime crowds, down the lanes of Temple Bar to find the occassional funky shop or art gallery amongst the tourist traps. - Q - Temple Bar
Dublin's cultural heartland. Temple Bar is home to pubs, restaurants, independent shops, the Irish Film Institute and a popular weekend market. - R - Trinity College
Founded in the sixteenth century by Queen Elizabeth, Trinity is the grand dame of Irish Universities. Many famous Irish men and women have passed through her doors including Bram Stoker, Jonathan Swift, Oliver Goldsmith and Oscar Wilde. Explore the campus
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