Unique Places in Dublin

Could not get to it from Dublin by public transport. Well, could of, but the bus times ment we would have to of come back as soon as we got there.
There are official tours which run from Busarus at 10am every morning and cost 30 euros. You are better of doing that.
Bus Eireann.

This is prob better for someone staying in Dublin a bit longer but Ranelagh Village is a really nice place for an evening out. There are some great pubs and restaurants and the prices are (somewhat) less that in the city centre. The Luas goes there from Stephen's Green or you can take the 11 bus (also from Stephen's Green but on the other side). The Victorian Architecture of the houses is lovely.

Blackrock Market is one of the best weekend markets in Dublin. It's 5 minutes away from the Blakcrock Dart Station. If you plan a visit to Dun Laoghaire then you can make a stop over here and stroll around the market stalls. It's open on Saturdays, Sundays and Bankholiday Monday in the afternoon only.

"This is not a shop" on Benburb Street.

Basically a guy wanted to rent in the city centre and couldn't afford it. He decided to get a load of his arty friends together and open a gallery. Half the art is displayed in his kitchen, the other half in his living room.

You can drop in almost any time, browse the art and even pick up a bargain souvenir (prices start at 50 euro). Sometimes they even have parties there!

Worth a look.

Though there are James Joyce related sights all over Dublin, perhaps most obvious one is the statue of the great man himself, which stands outside a café on North Earl Street, just off O’Connell Street. Every time I walk past this statue there is someone sitting on the pedestal so it’s difficult to get a good full length shot.

Joyce was born, grew up and was educated in Dublin, though he lived abroad for most of his adult life. Dublin was never far from his thoughts and features in all his works, in particular his best-known work “Ulysees“.

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Some of Ireland’s best known musicians are celebrated on the “Wall of Fame” in Temple Bar. As well as obvious stars like U2 and The Cranberries it's nice to see the late, great Luke Kelly and Phil Lynott.

Dalkey is a lovely village on the South side of Dublin with an olde worlde feel, beside the sea.
Another suggestion is Enniskerry Co Wicklow which is surrounded by really beautiful countryside.
Lovely restaurants in both places.

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This is a different sightseeing tour: walk around the streets of Dublin and visit the bars where different famous singers and bands have played! There are certainly many more of them, most probably some locals can help with it; but we found at least the following two:

- The Bad Ass Café in the Temple Bar Area: Sinead O´Connor has worked here as a waitress before she became famous

- O'Donoghue's at 15 Merrion Row: The Dubliners and Christy Moore have played and singed here in the beginning of their careers. Nowadays the place has even accommodation! (See the web page for more information).