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by Ross Murray on Apr 27th, 2018 - 3913 Views

A Jarvey’s Life – In this article, Ross Murray interviews Patrick Harris, Local horse and cart man, afamed hat wearer, and well loved familiar face in Dublin about the challenges facing the Jarvies in the city. Patrick also explains how he became involved in the trade, his typical day and... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 6th, 2016 - 2689 Views

Last Wednesday, the new Kilmainham Gaol Museum Visitor Centre officially opened after months of restoration and revamping. The President, Michael D. Higgins, was there to welcome the new Museum as one of the ‘Permanent Reminders’ to mark the centenary of 1916. A special Reception for the surviving... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Mar 22nd, 2016 - 4575 Views

The Brazen Head Pub and Hotel is situated on Bridge Street in Dublin 8. It is famous for being the oldest pub in Ireland and dates back to 1198 when it first became a drinking hole for the Cambro-Normans who had just invaded Ireland two decades earlier in 1169. The Normans had been invited by Diarmait... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 7th, 2015 - 9135 Views

Arthur Guinness was born in Celbridge, Co Kildare in 1725. His mother Elizabeth Read was born in Oughterard. His father, Richard Guinness was the Land Steward to the Archbishop of Cashel Most Rev. Arthur Price. Richard was responsible for the brewing of beer for the estate’s workers. Arthur helped... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 18th, 2015 - 2878 Views

This summer new tearooms will be opening at St. Patrick’s Park, Dublin 8 and will be operated by Busyfeet & Coco Café. The new tearooms are part of a Dublin City Council Parks Division initiative to add to the experience of visitors visiting the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Dublin... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Jan 21st, 2015 - 2154 Views

Irish Whiskey Museum – Tour Review Last Saturday, I decided to try one of Dublin’s latest attractions, the recently opened “Irish Whiskey Museum”. Neatly hidden away down an alleyway on College Green (beside the famous Peterson’s Tobacconist), you’ll find the modern, while charming,... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 29th, 2014 - 1863 Views

  Do you love The Liberties area? Do you like meeting new people? Would you like to share your knowledge of Dublin City Centre with visitors? One of Dublin’s most historic streets, Thomas Street is at the heart of the city’s heritage.  As part of The Dubline – Discovery Trail, we are looking...