Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and is officially known in the Irish language as Baile Átha Cliath (pronounced Balya – Awha – Cleeah) which in translation (Dublin) Dubh Linn means “black pool”. The city was originally founded as a Viking settlement in the 8th century and has gone through many transitions over the centuries. It currently is one of Europe’s major cities for industry and sciences and Dublin had the prestigious honour of being the European City of Science in 2012. Though the city has a rich historical past, it is the youth and vibrancy of the capital of Ireland that offers so much to its visiting delegates.
Just some of Dublin’s hundreds of things to see and do:
- Visit Trinity College Dublin and see the Book of Kells. To book a visit to the Book of Kells, click here.
- Visit Hugh Lane Gallery and the Writers Museum. Free Admission!
- See Dublin Spire on O’Connell Street and enjoy the architecture or the GPO and Dublin’s many historical buildings and Georgian squares.
- Shop on Grafton Street (or window shop!)
- Visit Historical St Patrick’s Cathedral.
- Visit Dublinia to learn of Dublin’s Viking past.
- Sample a pint of Guinness in one of Dublin’s many pubs or visit the Guinness Storehouse – the home of Guinness.
- Visit the National Gallery of Ireland.
- Walk through Temple Bar to see the craftworks, restaurants and cafes.
- Visit Dublin Castle.
- Visit the James Joyce Tower and Museum in Sandycove.
- Visit the National Maritime Museum of Ireland in Dún Laoghaire.
Or simply just step outside your hotel and the conference venue and explore the beautiful seaside town of Dún Laoghaire!
