Dublin
the capital city in the Republic of Ireland has so much to offer
the visitor. It
is famous
for its architecture, its fashionable shopping centres, its
wide range of events and festivals, theatres
pubs & restaurants.
Don't miss Temple Bar which is the centre for restaurants and nightlife.
Dublin
celebrated its 1000th birthday in 1988
and was designated European City of Culture in 1991
Just half an hour from the city
centre there are mountain walks, stately homes and gardens,
beautiful sandy beaches and fishing villages.
ARCHITECTURAL DUBLIN Architectural Dublin, an introduction to the architecture
of Dublin. Buildings are categorised by date with information on
architects and town planning also included for each period.
Endangered Dublin covers buildings under threat and a guide to the
derivation of Dublin's street names is also given
THE NATIONAL
CONCERT HALL stages and
promotes a programme of international artists and orchestras through
its Celebrity Concert Series and
International Orchestral Series. Highlights have included
the New York Philharmonic, the Moscow Festival Ballet and performers
like Anne Sophie Mutter, Maxim Vengerov and Nigel Kennedy.
JAMES JOYCE CENTRE The official site of The James Joyce Centre. Housed in a
beautiful restored Georgian townhouse and run by members of his
family, the centre offers the visitor a more personal insight into
the world in which he lived, and celebrates not only his literary
greatness but the humanity of the man who won international
acclaim by making this his, his beloved city the very source of is
inspiration.
THE PHOENIX PARK: is now under the care and management of the Office of
Public Works. During the 12th Century, the 1st Baron of
Castleknock granted these lands to the Knights of St. John of
Jerusalem, an order devoted to helping the poor and the disabled.
How fitting it is today that The Park is once again setting for
work that will further the role of people with disabilities in
Irish society.
THE PHOENIX PARK: