Outdoor Attractions in Dublin City

Lambay Island Report an error with this listing

Lambay is the largest island off the east coast of Ireland and is about 2.5 square kilometres in size, and rises to 127 metres.

Still privately owned by the Baring family, Lambay is home to an adapted medieval castle and an Edwin Lutyens-designed estate.

The island is accessible, by prior permission only, from Rogerstown Harbour, 4 km away, 27 km north of Dublin in Rush.

North Dublin Bay, Co. Dublin

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Phoenix Park Report an error with this listing

The largest enclosed urban public park in Europe 3 km from Dublin city centre. It measures 712 hectares (1,760 acres), with a walled circumference of 16 km that contains large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues. The park has been home to a herd of wild Fallow deer since the seventeenth century. The Papal Cross was erected for the visit of Pope John Paul II in September 1979. Over one million people attended an open air mass in the park at the time.

Co. Dublin

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Grand Canal Report an error with this listing

The southernmost of a pair of canals that connect Dublin, in the east of the country, with the River Shannon in the west, the two canals nearly encircling Dublin's inner city. The last cargo barge passed through the Grand Canal in 1960.

Work on the canal began in 1757. The Grand Canal begins at the River Liffey in Grand Canal Dock and continues through to the River Shannon with various branches, including a link to the River Barrow waterway at Athy

Co. Dublin

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Dalkey Island Report an error with this listing

Situated about 16 km south of Dublin, near the village of Dalkey, 3 km south of Dún Laoghaire harbour. The island is now uninhabited by humans, but there are the remains of houses, a church and a Martello Tower.

Dalkey Island is only 5 minutes by local boat from Coliemore Harbour, is an important site of ancient and historic remains.

Dún Laoghaire Harbour, Co. Dublin

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National Botanic Gardens Report an error with this listing

Our purpose is to explore, understand, conserve, and share the importance of plants.

We aim to make the National Botanic Gardens a place where leisure, recreation and education are all compatible for the enjoyment of our visitors.

Open daily, November - February: 9am - 4:30 pm

March - October 9am - 6pm

Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Co. Dublin

01 804 0300

Dublin Zoo Report an error with this listing

Founded in 1830, is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Covering 30 acres of Phoenix Park, it provides a habitat for more than 235 species of wild animals and tropical birds. The zoo includes: World of Cats, World of Primates, Fringes of the Arctic, African Plains, Birds, Reptiles, Plants, City Farm and Endangered Species.

Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin

01 474 8900

Aras an Uachtarain Report an error with this listing

The official residence of the President of Ireland. It is located in the Phoenix Park on the Northside of Dublin.

Guided Tours: 10.15 - 16:30 Summer | 10.15 - 15:30 Winter

Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin

01 677 0095

River Liffey Report an error with this listing

The Liffey rises between Kippure and Tonduff in the Wicklow mountains, and flows for around 125 km through counties Wicklow, Kildare and Dublin before entering the Irish Sea at the mouth of Dublin Bay on a line extending from the Baily lighthouse to the Muglin Rocks.

Co. Dublin

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Dalkey Marine Charter Report an error with this listing

Providing tours of Killiney and Dublin Bay with a capacity of 12 people per tour. One of the highlights is the celebrity tour when you can see the houses of Dublin's most famous residents.

Koti Cunningham Rd, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

01 285 8055

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Ha'penny Bridge Report an error with this listing

A pedestrian bridge built of cast-iron in 1816 over the River Liffey. The bridge was closed for repair and renovations between 2001 and 2003 and was reopened sporting its original white colour.

Co. Dublin

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