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Dublin ActivitiesDublin offers a wide range of activities. Visitors may follow both indoor and outdoor pursuits. Enjoy yourself in Ireland's metropole. Do sports, watch a movie in the cinema, a fabulous show in a theatre or go and explore the many shops of Dublin. Below you will find a list of possible activities enumerating sport providers, shops, cinemas, theatres and current shows. 
SportDublin offers a vast selection of sports from horse riding & golfing to sailing & swimming. There is definitely something for everyone. Calliaghstown Riding Centre [ www.calliaghstownridingcentre.com ]Calliaghstown The Calliaghstown Riding centre is located 15 miles outside Dublin's city centre and offers horse riding to young and old. There are indoor and outdoor facilities to suit all weather conditions. Fingal Sailing School [ www.fingalsailingschool.com ]Fingal Sailing School The Fingal Sailing School offers windsurfing, kayaking and sailing to beginners and experts. Visitors may book evening or weekend courses. The school supplies wetsuits and buoyancy aids. Harold's Cross Stadium151 Harolds Cross Road, Harold's Cross Stadium is a greyhound-racing track located in the south of Dublin city. There is plenty of excitement for the whole family. Leopardstown Races [ www.leopardstown.com ]Leopardstown The Racecourse is located six miles south of Dublin City Centre. Visitors may watch both National Hunt and Flat racing. National Aquatic Centre [ www.nac.ie ]Snugborough Road The National Aquatic Centre is Europe's largest indoor waterworld and a place to enjoy for the entire family. The centre includes the Pirate Ship, a lazy river, a dark hole flume and much more. The Curragh Racecourse [ www.curragh.ie]County Kildare Tel: 00353 (0)45 441 205 Email: info@curragh.ie The Curragh Racecourse is the headquarters of horse riding in Ireland. It is also one of Ireland's premier sporting venues. The racecourse offers a wide range of restaurants and bars. The first race usually starts at 14.15. Carrickmines Equestrian CentreGlenamuck Road The Carrickmines Equestrian Centre offers horse riding, trekking, pony camps and hunting to beginners and advanced riders. Paddocks Riding CentreWoodside Road The Paddocks Riding Centre is opened all year and offers horse riding to visitors. The centre houses two outdoor manages and a cross country course. ShoppingDublin is a great experience for those who like shopping. It has a wide range from clothes to typical craft shops to suit all tastes and wallets. Blarney Woollen Mills21-22 Nassau Street Blarney Woollen Mills has a large selection of woollens, Waterford crystals and the best of Ireland's designer fashions. Boutique Lacoste12 Wicklow Street Upper Liffey Street Boutique Lacoste is Ireland's leading Lacoste stockists for men and women. Visitors will get tax refund and credit cards are welcome. Celtic Whiskey Shop [ www.celticwhiskeyshop.com ]27-28 Dawson Street The Celtic Whiskey Shop has a selection of whiskies, miniatures and collectables. It also offers a wide range of handmade Irish chocolate, wine as well as gift packs. Non-EU tourists have the opportunity to shop tax-free. Worldwide shipping is available. Opening Hours:
Dundrum Town Centre [ www.dundrum.ie ]The Dundrum Town Centre is a shopping paradise for everyone. With best-known brands and lesser-known brands it offers everything from clothes to jewellery and tour agencies. Opening Hours:
Kennedy & McSharry [ www.kennedymcsharry.ie ]39 Nassau Street Kennedy & McSharry is Dublin's premier shop for men since 1890 offering Irish and international menswear. Visitors will get tax refund. Kevin & Howlin Ltd [ www.kevinandhowlin.com ]31 Nassau Street Kevin & Howlin Ltd is Dublin's tweed specialist offering a wide range of hats and caps in a large selection of designs. Kilkenny Giftstore6/7 Nassau Street The Kilkenny Giftstore offers a wide range of contemporary Irish Design and craftsmanship. It also has a large selection of ceramics, jewellery, pottery and designer fashion. It includes a restaurant from where you can overlook the Trinity College. McDowell3 Upper O'Connell Street McDowell is a specialist in Irish souvenir jewellery and has a fine selection of Waterford Crystal. All jewellery is hand crafted made of gold or silver. Non-EU residents receive tax refund. Rhinestones [ www.rhinestones.ie ]18 St. Andrews Street Rhinestones are a specialist for antique jewellery. It has all styles of silver and costume jewellery in stock as well as 50s art glass and a selection of 20th century collectibles. All jewellery are originals dating 150 years ago. Temple Bar MarketsMeeting House Square The Temple Bar Quarter houses different shops, restaurants, cafes and galleries. Situated not far from Trinity College it is ideal for those who love rummage and shopping. The Temple Bar Quarter includes three main markets - the Temple Bar Food Market, the Cow's Lane Market and the Temple Bar Book Market. Opening Hours:
Cow's Lane Market Temple Bar Book Market Trinity Sweaters [ www.sweatershop.ie ]Nassau Street Trinity Sweaters & Trinity Crafts & Gift Shop are located directly opposite Trinity College. They offer a large selection of Irish sweaters, Irish Rugby shirts and Irish gifts as well as the full range of Guinness shirts. CinemaThere are lot of cinema complexes in and around Dublin showing the latest offerings. Below are some of them: IMC Dun LaoghaireLower Georges Street The IMC is Dun Laoghaire's premier cinema complex. It consists of 3 floors, 12 screens and features the very latest in projection and sound technology. Ster CenturyLiffey Valley Shopping Centre Ster Century is a large multiplex with 14 screens. It is one of the newest complexes situated in the Liffey Valley shopping centre. Santry OmniplexSantry The Santry Omniplex is located on Dublin's northside at the Santry Shopping Centre. Visitors may watch the latest movies. The Stella [ www.stella-rathmines.net ]Tel: 00353 (0)1 497 1281 The Stella is the oldest cinema in Dublin and includes 2 screens. It is located 2 km from the city in Rathmines. UCI CinemasLarge multiplexes, situated in Dublin Southside (Tallaght), Westside (Blanchardstown) and Northside (Coolock) TheatreDublin has a vast numbers of theatres showing plays, musicals and comedies. You will find different types of shows to suit all tastes - from the big show cast to the smaller but fine local companies or actors playing Irish and international shows. Here is a list of the city's theatres. Check their events to see what is on. Abbey Theatre [ www.AbbeyTheatre.ie ]26 Lower Abbey Street Andrew's Lane Theatre [ www.andrewslane.com ]9-17 St. Andrew's Lane Bewleys Café Theatre2nd Floor Civic TheatreTown Centre Crypt Arts CentreDublin Castle DraiochtThe Blanchardstown Centre Gaiety TheatreSouth King Street Gate TheatreCavendish Row Lambert Puppet Theatre5 Clifton Lane Olympia Theatre72 Dame Street National Concert Hall [ www.nch.ie ]Earlsfort Terrace Pavillion TheatreMarine Road Peacock TheatreLower Abbey Street Players Theatre35 Regent House Square Point TheatreEast Link Bridge Project Arts Centre39 East Essex Street Royal Dublin SocietyBallsbridge SFX City Theatre23 Upper Sherrard Street Temple Bar Music Centre8 Eustace Steet The Ark11a Eustace Street The HelixCollins Avenue The New Theatre43 East Essex Street Trapeze Theatre Company191 Upper Dorset St ShowsCurrently there are two shows in Dublin well worth seeing. "Taylors Irish Night" and "The Ha'Penny Bridge" are totally different. However, they both reflect the culture of Ireland's capital. Taylors Irish Night [ www.taylorsirishnight.com ]Grange Road Taylors Irish Night is an all year round show taking place in Taylors Three Rock Pub. The pub is located at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains and is famous for its spectacular thatched roof. The show is hosted by The Merry Ploughboys and lasts two hours. It starts with traditional music and song from the band followed by an Irish dance performance of the Taylors Irish Dancers. Visitors may watch and enjoy the show while having fine food and drink. Show Times:
The Ha'Penny Bridge [ www.thehapennybridge.com ]The Ha'Penny Bridge is a musical telling the story about a love torn apart in a country divided. It takes place in Dublin in 1922, where the love of a couple is set against a era of political unrest and divided loyalties.   |
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