You can only see the inside of the castle if you go on a guided tour. The wait is usually 30 minutes or so... if you're not interested in the tour, I still suggest going to see the outside.
It is impossible to ignore the ghosts of history that haunt this notorious prison, but perhaps the most evocative space is the courtyard where the leaders of the 1916 Rising were executed.
It's no surprise that this place has been going for over 160 years. They've won the Irish Music pub of the year 8 years running, staffs are really & full of info. Make sure you try their oysters!
Usual range of high street shops but if you go down side streets there are some hidden gems. Phil Lynott statue and unusual designer shops etc.
Built in 1770, The Stag's Head is frequently a film bacdrop as well as an Irish postage stamp. Try the steak and chips.
Newgrange was built 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 B.C.), making it older than Stonehenge in England and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Amazing, vibrant and relevant :)) Read more.
Order the mussels here! Massive pot straight off the stove with homemade brown bread.
