Ireland's National Theatre, located in the centre of town, the Abbey Theatre houses more ostentatious productions of works by Irish playwrights past and present.

The oldest university in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin is has played a vital role in the history of Dublin and Ireland down through the years.

The erection of Dublin Castle was commissioned by King John of England in 1204 "for the safe custody of our treasure, for the administration of justice and for the defence of the city".

Christ Church Cathedral was founded c 1030 by Bishop Dúnán with the support of the Norse King of Dublin, Sitric Silkenbeard.

The traditional craft of Whiskey making is brought to life here in the Old Jameson Distillery.

An ancient Celtic Stone slab (preserved in St Patrick's Cathedral) is said to have marked the location of the well where St Patrick baptised converts in the 5th century.