Attractions

Hear stories of old as told by the Gaoler, Richard Hoey, the 19th century Gaul matron, Mary Morris and the ships Captain Luckyn Betts as they take you on an unforgettable journey through Irish history. Wander through the cells, explore the dungeon, meet the inmates and listen to their stories before you embark upon a journey to Botany Bay aboard the hell ship, The Hercules.

Glendalough is where St. Kevin, descendent of one of the ruling families in Leinster, founded his monastery in the 6th century. Glendalough flourished under St. Kevin and many references in the Irish annals describe the activities of the monastery, which included numerous dwellings, workshops and areas for manuscript writing and copying. The buildings that survive today date from between the 8th and the 12th centuries. The Valley of Glendalough is famed for its natural beauty and for a series of carved plain stones and crosses, some of which mark stations on the pilgrims’ route.

Trinity College Dublin is located in the heart of the city of Dublin and houses the largest library in Ireland. Its collection of manuscripts and printed books has been built up since the end of the 16th century and includes The Book of Kells. This is one of the most famous books in the history of the world and was completed around 800 A.D. The vellum manuscript contains lavishly illustrated and ornamented transcriptions of the four Gospels.

Located in the heart of the St. James Gate Brewery, The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s premier International visitor attraction. Take an incredible journey through the history and the making of Guinness and learn more about the illustrious story, spanning almost 250 years.

Originally built in 1780, The Old Jameson Distillery was once considered one of the largest and finest distilleries in the world. It has been recreated to its former glory and is now an award winning visitor center. Take a guided tour of the distillery and follow the path through malting, milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling and maturing. The journey is complete with a visit to the Jameson Bar where you can enjoy the ultimate whiskey tasting experience.