Kilmainham Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
Uncover the gruesome truth behind Ireland’s struggle for independence with a tour of this notorious former prison.
War Memorial Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at War Memorial Gardens, a lovely green space in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
Activities
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Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
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Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin
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Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour & Tasting - 45 mins
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Other neighbourhoods around Kilmainham
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.
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 St. Michan's Church, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse.
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.
Phibsborough
Phibsborough is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Grangegorman Tram Stop or Cabra Tram Stop to explore sights like Mill Race Gallery.
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- Guinness Storehouse
- Croke Park
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Dublin Castle
- O'Connell Street
- Grafton Street
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- University College Dublin
- Malahide Castle
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Dublin Zoo
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Olympia Theatre
- Marlay Park
- Emerald Park
- Merrion Square
- Phoenix Park
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- RDS Main Arena