Guidebook for Ballyfermot

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Guidebook for Ballyfermot

Sightseeing

Dublin's Kilmainham Gaol held some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history such as Robert Emmet, Charles Stewart Parnell, the 1916 Rising leaders and Eamon de Valera.
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Museu de la presó de Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore Road
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Dublin's Kilmainham Gaol held some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history such as Robert Emmet, Charles Stewart Parnell, the 1916 Rising leaders and Eamon de Valera.
Elegant, Lutyens-designed gardens dedicated to the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died during WWI. Perfect for a Sunday morning stroll or run along the riverfront watching the rowing clubs train.
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Jardins Nacionals de la Memòria de Guerra d'Irlanda
Island Bridge
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Elegant, Lutyens-designed gardens dedicated to the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died during WWI. Perfect for a Sunday morning stroll or run along the riverfront watching the rowing clubs train.
So much to do here! Hire bikes at the front gate, Dublin Zoo, Tea rooms, Farmleigh house and gardens, , Ashtown Demesne visitor centre cafe, playgrounds, deer watching, great run/walk/ cycle routes.
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Parc Phoenix
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So much to do here! Hire bikes at the front gate, Dublin Zoo, Tea rooms, Farmleigh house and gardens, , Ashtown Demesne visitor centre cafe, playgrounds, deer watching, great run/walk/ cycle routes.
City centre public park adjacent to Grafton St shopping area and the Little Museum of Dublin.
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St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's Green
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City centre public park adjacent to Grafton St shopping area and the Little Museum of Dublin.
Catch the dart, walk the East pier, visit the new library with amazing views, enjoy the food market at People's Park on a Sunday and an infamous Teddy's 99 ice cream cone if the sun shines.
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Dún Laoghaire
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Catch the dart, walk the East pier, visit the new library with amazing views, enjoy the food market at People's Park on a Sunday and an infamous Teddy's 99 ice cream cone if the sun shines.
Little sandy beach (watch the tide times!) perfect for small kids. Check out the infamous Forty Foot bathing point behind the beach -don't forget your swim suit if you're feeling brave!
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Sandycove
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Little sandy beach (watch the tide times!) perfect for small kids. Check out the infamous Forty Foot bathing point behind the beach -don't forget your swim suit if you're feeling brave!
Catch the dart there, try the Happy Pear vegetarian cafe and take the cliff walk path back to Bray for some stunning scenery and a nice walk.
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Greystones
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Catch the dart there, try the Happy Pear vegetarian cafe and take the cliff walk path back to Bray for some stunning scenery and a nice walk.
Catch the DART there, enjoy some seafood, walk to the top of Howth Head and continue on to hike the stunning coastal path past the Baily Lighthouse around to Sutton.
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Howth
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Catch the DART there, enjoy some seafood, walk to the top of Howth Head and continue on to hike the stunning coastal path past the Baily Lighthouse around to Sutton.
Ancient Monastic Site in the Wicklow mountains with walking trails for all abilities. Try the Spinc and Glenealo Valley (White Route) hillwalk for amazing views - water/snacks/good boots recommended.
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Glendalough
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Ancient Monastic Site in the Wicklow mountains with walking trails for all abilities. Try the Spinc and Glenealo Valley (White Route) hillwalk for amazing views - water/snacks/good boots recommended.
Book your tickets online to get a 10% discount and skip the queues.
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Guinness Storehouse
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Book your tickets online to get a 10% discount and skip the queues.
National Museum of Ireland, Decorative Arts and History. Free entry.
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Benburb Street
Benburb Street
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National Museum of Ireland, Decorative Arts and History. Free entry.
Fantastic little museum. Buy a family ticket online for best deal.
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El Petit Museu de Dublín
15 St Stephen's Green
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Fantastic little museum. Buy a family ticket online for best deal.
Dublin's famous Christ Church Cathedral
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Catedral de Crist Església
Christchurch Place
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Dublin's famous Christ Church Cathedral
Castle, playground, cafe, Avoca shop, gardens.
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Auburn House station
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Castle, playground, cafe, Avoca shop, gardens.
Velvet Strand beach at Portmarnock. Long beach with sand dunes great for a walk or a bucket and spades day with the kids.
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Portmarnock
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Velvet Strand beach at Portmarnock. Long beach with sand dunes great for a walk or a bucket and spades day with the kids.
Sightseeing tour down the river Liffey on a Kayak.
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City Kayaking
Custom House Quay
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Sightseeing tour down the river Liffey on a Kayak.

Food Scene

Perfect for coffee and some light lunch if you're in the jail area.
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LimeTree Cafe
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Perfect for coffee and some light lunch if you're in the jail area.
Cosy little Italian - takeaway pizza available too!
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O'liva
9 Grattan Cres
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Cosy little Italian - takeaway pizza available too!
Gourmet food store with deli and winebar downstairs.
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Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer St
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Gourmet food store with deli and winebar downstairs.
Victorian pub with good food. Also FXB steak and seafood restaurant upstairs.
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Ryan's of Parkgate Street
28 Parkgate St
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Victorian pub with good food. Also FXB steak and seafood restaurant upstairs.
Family friendly Irish restuarant
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Farm
3 Dawson St
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Family friendly Irish restuarant

Everything Else

Park just around the corner with a playground.
Markiewicz Park
Park just around the corner with a playground.
My favourite cinema!
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Light House Cinema
Market Street South
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My favourite cinema!
ATM, fuel and small shop open late.
Sarsfield Service Station
Sarsfield Road
ATM, fuel and small shop open late.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cosy pub for a nice quiet pint of Guinness in Chapelizod village near the Phoenix Park
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The Villager
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Cosy pub for a nice quiet pint of Guinness in Chapelizod village near the Phoenix Park
Famous Victorian pub
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The Stags Head
1 Dame Ct
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Famous Victorian pub
Oldest pub in Dublin. This is the place to come for a Traditional Irish music and singing session.
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The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge St
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Oldest pub in Dublin. This is the place to come for a Traditional Irish music and singing session.
Just outside the Phoenix park through a ‘hole in the wall’ – longest pub in Dublin with bar, restaurant and wine shop.
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The Hole in the Wall
345-347 Blackhorse Ave
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Just outside the Phoenix park through a ‘hole in the wall’ – longest pub in Dublin with bar, restaurant and wine shop.

Arts & Culture

Art house cinema - my favourite cinema!
Royal Oak
Art house cinema - my favourite cinema!
Beautiful building and gardens. There's a cafe downstairs. Free admission!
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Museu Irlandès d'Art Modern (IMMA)
Military Road
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Beautiful building and gardens. There's a cafe downstairs. Free admission!
National Gallery of Ireland and cafe.
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Galeria Nacional d'Irlanda
Merrion Square West
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National Gallery of Ireland and cafe.
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 10:00 to 18:00. Free. Dublin Maker - The Festival of Curiosity 2015. Location Physics Lawn Trinity College, Dublin.
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Galeria de Ciència de Dublín
Pearse Street
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Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 10:00 to 18:00. Free. Dublin Maker - The Festival of Curiosity 2015. Location Physics Lawn Trinity College, Dublin.
Viking Experience
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Dublinia
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Viking Experience
Cultural Centre for Children (Temple Bar). Check out website for events.
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The Ark, Dublin
11A Eustace St
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Cultural Centre for Children (Temple Bar). Check out website for events.

Shopping

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre is housed in a stunning Georgian building on the ever bustling South William Street, Dublin. 40 shops & restaurants off Grafton St.
William Street South
William Street South
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre is housed in a stunning Georgian building on the ever bustling South William Street, Dublin. 40 shops & restaurants off Grafton St.
Try the Dingle sea salt or caramelised brown bread flavours - mmmmm!
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Murphys Ice Cream
27 Wicklow St
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Try the Dingle sea salt or caramelised brown bread flavours - mmmmm!
Mini department/design store with great cafe.
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Avoca Suffolk Street
11-13 Suffolk St
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Mini department/design store with great cafe.
Lovely bread and cakes.
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The Natural Bakery
631 S Circular Rd
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Lovely bread and cakes.

Entertainment & Activities

The Dead Zoo. Free admission.
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Museu Nacional d'Irlanda
Merrion Street Upper
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The Dead Zoo. Free admission.
•Imaginosity (indoor) Dublin Children’s Museum is a creative, educational and interactive space for children up to the age of 9 years. €8 per adult/child. 2 hour timed sessions, book ahead.
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Imaginosity, Dublin Children's Museum
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•Imaginosity (indoor) Dublin Children’s Museum is a creative, educational and interactive space for children up to the age of 9 years. €8 per adult/child. 2 hour timed sessions, book ahead.
Outdoor Adventureland, Westmanstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin. 12 noon to 6pm. Child: €10.50 Adult: €4 (waterslides extra)
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Fort Lucan
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Outdoor Adventureland, Westmanstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin. 12 noon to 6pm. Child: €10.50 Adult: €4 (waterslides extra)