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Places to visit in Ireland — page 4

Ireland here means the state covering 26 of the island's 32 counties; the other six are Northern Ireland, and the two share the republic's only land border. Abo...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Ireland here means the state covering 26 of the island's 32 counties; the other six are Northern Ireland, and the two share the republic's only land border. About 5.4 million people live in the 26, more than 1.5 million of them in Dublin on the east coast, where most arrivals begin. Everything else is a direction away from the capital - the Atlantic west and its cliffs and harbour towns, the Celtic Sea to the south beyond Cork, the Irish Sea coast running north. The island is small enough to cross by car in a day, which regularly tempts people into trying it.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Irish and English
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+353
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112 or 999
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public supplies are monitored; follow any local boil-water notice

Planning a visit

Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: seasonal closure recorded
  8. August: seasonal closure recorded
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  10. October: seasonal closure recorded
  11. November: seasonal closure recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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100 places match

Category

Historic monuments 30 Museums 19 Places of worship 4 Nature sites 30 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 1 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 1 Art and culture 15 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 75 1 to 2 hours 23 Half a day or more 2

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Bram Stoker Park Bram Stoker Park
    57 1 hour

    Bram Stoker Park

    Bram Stoker Park is a public urban park in Dublin named after Abraham Bram Stoker, the Irish author best known for the 1897 Gothic novel Dracula.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  2. Bushy Park Bushy Park
    58 1 hour

    Bushy Park

    Bushy Park is a public park located in the Terenure area of Dublin, Ireland. The park occupies a notable green space within the suburban landscape of Ireland's capital city.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  3. Dubh Linn Garden Dubh Linn Garden
    59 1 hour

    Dubh Linn Garden

    Dubh Linn Garden is a public garden located in Dublin, Ireland. The name derives from the Irish Dubh Linn, meaning black pool, which is the historical origin of the city's name.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  4. Ellenfield Park
    60 1 hour

    Ellenfield Park

    Ellenfield Park is a mapped public green space in Dublin, recorded as way 27206647 in OpenStreetMap.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  5. Fairview Park Fairview Park
    61 1 hour

    Fairview Park

    Fairview Park is a public park in Dublin’s Fairview district on the north side of the city, close to the River Liffey estuary.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  6. Father Collins Park Father Collins Park
    62 1 hour

    Father Collins Park

    Father Collins Park is a public green space in Dublin, named after Father Collins. It offers an outdoor setting for a pause away from built-up streets, with room for informal recreation, walking and relaxation.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  7. Griffith Park Griffith Park
    63 1 hour

    Griffith Park

    Griffith Park is a public park in Dublin and a straightforward place to add outdoor time to a city itinerary. It belongs to the city's network of recreational green spaces, offering a change from streets, shops and indoor attractions.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  8. Herbert Park Herbert Park
    64 1 hour

    Herbert Park

    Herbert Park is a public park in Ballsbridge, south of Dublin city centre, named after Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea. It combines open lawns, tree-lined paths and spaces used for outdoor recreation.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  9. Irish Architectural Archive Irish Architectural Archive
    65 1 hr 30 min

    Irish Architectural Archive

    The Irish Architectural Archive is a national institution devoted to Ireland’s architectural records and built heritage. Established in 1976, it preserves drawings, photographs, manuscripts, and documents relating to architecture across the country.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Dublin
  10. Irishtown Nature Park Irishtown Nature Park
    66 1 hour

    Irishtown Nature Park

    Irishtown Nature Park is a semi-natural public green space in Dublin's Ringsend and Irishtown area, near the River Liffey estuary.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  11. Lansdowne Valley Park
    67 1 hour

    Lansdowne Valley Park

    Lansdowne Valley Park is a public park in Dublin, Ireland, and a useful stop for travellers who want open outdoor space within the city.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  12. Saint Anne's Park Saint Anne's Park
    68 1 hour

    Saint Anne's Park

    St Anne's Park

    Saint Anne's Park is a large public park in Raheny on Dublin's northside. Its grounds were once part of the estate associated with Saint Anne's House, which has been demolished.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  13. Stardust Memorial Park Stardust Memorial Park
    69 1 hour

    Stardust Memorial Park

    Stardust Memorial Park is a memorial park in Dublin dedicated to the victims of the Stardust nightclub fire of 1981. Forty-eight young people lost their lives, and many others were injured.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  14. The Cabbage Garden The Cabbage Garden
    70 1 hour

    The Cabbage Garden

    The Cabbage Garden is a historic cemetery in Dublin, established in the seventeenth century. It began as a vegetable garden and later became a burial ground for Catholic ecclesiastics and others during periods when Catholic burial options were restricted.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  15. Tymon Park Tymon Park
    71 1 hour

    Tymon Park

    Tymon Park is a large public park in Dublin and an important green space for outdoor leisure and exercise. Its broad grounds give the city a place for walking, recreation and time outside the built-up centre.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  16. Father Mathew monument Father Mathew monument
    72 45 min

    Father Mathew monument

    Theobald Mathew

    The Father Mathew monument commemorates Theobald Mathew, an Irish Catholic temperance reformer who led the Total Abstinence Society in nineteenth-century Ireland. The statue stands as public sculpture in Dublin, representing Mathew's historical significance in Irish social history.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Dublin
  17. O'Connell Monument O'Connell Monument
    73 45 min

    O'Connell Monument

    Daniel O'Connell

    The O'Connell Monument is a public memorial statue honouring Daniel O'Connell, the nineteenth-century Irish political leader known as The Liberator. Located on O'Connell Street in central Dublin, the monument stands as a prominent feature of the city's main thoroughfare.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Dublin
  18. Parnell Monument Parnell Monument
    74 45 min

    Parnell Monument

    Charles Stewart Parnell Monument

    The Charles Stewart Parnell Monument is a public memorial located on O'Connell Street in Dublin, Ireland. It commemorates Charles Stewart Parnell, a prominent nineteenth-century Irish nationalist politician who served as Member of Parliament and led the Irish Parliamentary Party.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Dublin
  19. Sir John Gray monument Sir John Gray monument
    75 45 min

    Sir John Gray monument

    Sir John Gray Knt MD JP

    The Sir John Gray monument is Thomas Farrell’s 1879 memorial to the newspaper proprietor, parliamentarian and Dublin waterworks chairman.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Dublin
  20. Wellington Monument Wellington Monument
    76 45 min

    Wellington Monument

    The Wellington Monument is a monumental obelisk in Dublin's Phoenix Park. It commemorates Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, an Anglo-Irish military and political figure associated with the victory at Waterloo.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Dublin
  21. William Smith O'Brien monument William Smith O'Brien monument
    77 45 min

    William Smith O'Brien monument

    William Smith O'Brien Monument

    The William Smith O'Brien Monument is a public memorial in Dublin commemorating the 19th-century Irish nationalist and Member of Parliament. O'Brien was a leading figure in the Young Irelander movement and participated in the 1848 rebellion.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Dublin
  22. Burrow Beach Burrow Beach
    78 1 hour

    Burrow Beach

    Burrow Beach is a sandy coastal beach located in the Sutton area of Dublin, Ireland. It sits on the northern side of Dublin Bay, facing Howth Head across the water.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Dublin
  23. Douglas Hyde Gallery Douglas Hyde Gallery
    79 1 hour

    Douglas Hyde Gallery

    The Douglas Hyde Gallery is a contemporary art gallery at Trinity College Dublin. Named after Douglas Hyde, Ireland's first President, it is part of the cultural life of the university and presents changing exhibitions rather than a conventional historic collection.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Dublin
  24. Gallery of Photography Gallery of Photography
    80 1 hour

    Gallery of Photography

    The Gallery of Photography is a photography exhibition space located in Dublin, Ireland. It operates as a venue dedicated to photographic arts, presenting works through curated exhibitions.

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Dublin
  25. Mill Street House Mill Street House
    81 45 min

    Mill Street House

    Mill Street House is a named visitor point in Dublin, on Mill Street south of the River Liffey. The listing places it within the central urban fabric, close to the Liberties and the wider historic city centre.

    • Notable
    • Historic monument
    • Dublin
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Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Ireland be?

Seven to ten days supports Dublin plus one coherent coastal or western circuit. A shorter trip should choose either the southwest, Galway and Connemara, or Northern Ireland connections rather than tracing the entire island.

What entry documents are needed for Ireland?

Irish Immigration explains the documents examined at the border. Visa need, passport validity and supporting evidence depend on nationality; Ireland is not part of Schengen, so a Schengen permission alone does not settle Irish entry.

What is the best way to travel around Ireland?

Dublin is the largest air gateway, with Shannon and Cork useful for western and southern routes. Intercity rail and coach links serve the main cities, while rural peninsulas and small settlements often require a car or planned bus connection.

When is a practical time to visit Ireland?

May to September offers longer daylight for road and coastal itineraries. Rain and wind remain possible throughout the year, so ferry crossings and exposed walks need a current forecast rather than a seasonal assumption.

What money and payment basics apply in Ireland?

Ireland uses the euro (EUR). The cited national tourism source does not record a universal payment rule; confirm card acceptance for rural transport, small accommodation and deposits, and retain an alternative.

What practical safety details should I save for Ireland?

Emergency services in Ireland answer 112 or 999. Type G sockets use 230 V, and mains tap water is recorded as safe.