What to do in Killashee

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Places to Visit in Killashee

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Top places to visit

1. Trinity College

Trinity College, Dublin, with its campus in the centre of the city, is Ireland’s oldest university. Explore the imposing 17th and 18th century stone buildings, where many of the country’s most famous authors studied. You’ll be able to admire exhibits ranging from modern art in the galleries to ancient manuscripts in the Old Library.
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Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.

2. St. Stephen's Green

Covering nine hectares, St Stephen’s Green, or Faiche Stiabhna in Irish, is the largest of the city’s open spaces, and offers a beautiful and relaxing haven away from the busy streets. Stretch your legs, feed the ducks or sit down for a picnic amongst the Victorian-era gardens, or admire the many statues and monuments commemorating key figures in Dublin’s history.
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Visit the beautiful gardens of Dublin’s most popular park to relax amongst statues of the city’s most famous residents.

3. Guinness Storehouse

Learn all about Ireland’s iconic drink at the Guinness Storehouse, the first Guinness brewery to be established. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere heavy with the aromas of hops and barley, as you discover the secrets behind the rich dark stout with its thick froth. You’ll learn the trick to pouring the perfect pint, and of course, get to sample its unique bitter taste.
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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.

4. Dublin Castle

The 18th-century Dublin Castle is among the city’s most iconic sites. A small park with pretty floral displays lies behind the castle, which replaced a 13th-century Viking military fortress. Learn its fascinating history as the seat of British and Irish governments over the centuries.
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Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.

5. O'Connell Street

O’Connell Street is among Dublin’s busiest and recognizable parts. It consists of a wide boulevard divided by spaces for trees and works of art. Admire the many historic buildings and peruse the upscale boutiques that line this busy street.
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Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.

6. Grafton Street

Among the most exclusive spots in European retail, Grafton Street is a boulevard full of upscale boutiques and restaurants. It is one of the two main commercial parts of Dublin and has an international array of big names. Yet the street retains its local charm with well-known street performers and traditional pubs. Bring cash and credit cards for a trip through the street’s upscale boutiques.
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Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

7. Dublin Zoo

It’s easy to see why. Dublin Zoo is located in the delightful grounds that make up Phoenix Park so it is slap bang in the centre of the city. Established in 1831, yet looking more and more modern with every year, the 28-hectare Dublin Zoo is one of the oldest in the world. There’s a train to help you cover all that distance, and plenty to see at every stop.
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Dublin Zoo is not the only place in the city that you can take a walk on the wild side but it is probably the most popular. A firm favourite with families, the zoo attracts more than a million visitors every year, and they just keep coming.

8. University College Dublin

The university quickly established a reputation for attracting the best students and faculty in the country, including Fr. Gerald Manley Hopkins and writer James Joyce, becoming one of the most well-respected centres of learning in Europe.
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Originally founded in 1854 as part of the Catholic University of Ireland, then reformed in 1880 and declared a university in its own right in 1908, University College Dublin is one of the Republic of Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious education institutions.

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