Ballymun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.

St. Stephen's Green
Visit the beautiful gardens of Dublin’s most popular park to relax amongst statues of the city’s most famous residents.

Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.

Guinness Storehouse
Find out what makes Ireland’s signature drink one of the most popular stouts in the world with this fascinating tour of a historic brewery.

Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Activities

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Our pick of the best Ballymun Hotel Deals

The Metro Hotel Dublin Airport
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Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
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Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
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Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
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Clink i Lár
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Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballymun

Whitehall
When in Whitehall, you can plan a visit to Croke Park and National Botanic Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.

City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.

Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
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- More holiday ideas
- Trinity College
- Croke Park
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- O'Connell Street
- Dublin Castle
- Grafton Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Emerald Park
- University College Dublin
- Dublin Zoo
- Phoenix Park
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Merrion Square
- K Club
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Leopardstown Racecourse
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum