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St Mary'S Pro-Cathedral
St Mary'S Pro-Cathedral

83 Marlborough Place D01 DX9, ☏ +353 1 874 5441. Daily 9AM-5PM. Dublin's Catholic cathedral, built in 1825. Catholicism was always the majority religion in…

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Plan a trip to Dublin, Ireland — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, Henrietta Street, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology.

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  • Gaelic Games: 10 Croke Park Stadium, Jones Rd D03 P6K7, ☏ +353 1 819 2300. This stages Gaelic football and hurling for Dublin County GAA and national competitions, with a playing season April-Sep. The stadium has a capacity of 82,300 yet you may struggle to get tickets for big games. Tours of the stadium and GAA museum are also available, including a chance to try out these sports. You can also take the "skyline walk" across the stadium roof. (updated Jun 2024)
  • Rugby union: 11 Leinster Rugby, RDS Arena, Anglesea Rd, Ballsbridge D04 AK83 (5 km south of centre, Bus 4, 7, 18), ☏ +353 1 668 0866. Leinster play in the United Rugby Championship, the professional European league, and often win it. The stadium has a capacity of 18,500 and big games sometimes transfer to Aviva stadium. (updated Jun 2024)
  • 12 Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Rd D04 W2F3 is Ireland's national stadium, capacity 51,700. International rugby, soccer and other big events are hosted here. It's a mile southeast of the centre, take the DART train to Lansdowne Rd or buses towards Sandymount or Ballsbridge.
  • Football: the soccer season in the Republic is March-November, with games usually on Friday evenings at 7:45PM.
  • 13 Shamrock Rovers, Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way D24 FNK6 (Tram to The Square), ☏ +353 1 420 3033. They play in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the top tier. The stadium (capacity 10,500) is on N81 two km west of M50. (updated Jun 2024)
  • Shelbourne FC also play in the Premier Division. Their stadium (capacity 5700) is Tokla Park in Drumcondra, 5 km north of city centre.
  • 14 Leopardstown Racecourse, Leopardstown D18 V9C6 (Follow N11 south, turn right into R113 Leopardstown Road), ☏ +353 1 289 0500, info@leopardstown.com. This has regular meetings throughout the year, flat-racing in summer and jumps in winter. There's a "Pay as you Play" golf course within the racecourse grounds, as well as bars, restaurants and a nightclub. (updated Jun 2024)
  • Golf: some two dozen golf courses ring the city. Best known is the Royal Dublin on the links of Bull Island.
  • Cricket: Ireland plays international matches at Malahide, northeast edge of the city.
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Stays in Dublin

Hotellook

Compare hotels and apartments in Dublin — neighbourhood vibe, price, and walkability in one search.

  • Stay near a metro line if you plan museum-hopping days.
  • Read recent reviews for noise — central streets can be loud at night.
  • Flexible cancellation helps when flight times shift.
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Flights in Dublin

Aviasales

Find flights into Dublin and compare fares across airlines in one place.

  • Compare nearby airports — sometimes a short train ride beats a pricey hub.
  • Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
  • Set a flexible ±3 day search when your dates can move.
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Experiences in Dublin

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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Dublin — book ahead and skip the guesswork.

  • Book popular tours early in peak season — small-group slots go first.
  • Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
  • Look for free-cancellation options if the weather looks unstable.
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Tickets in Dublin

Tiqets

Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Dublin — museums, landmarks, and city passes.

  • Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
  • Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
  • Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Transfers in Dublin

Kiwitaxi

Private airport and city transfers for Dublin — fixed price, driver waiting for you.

  • Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
  • Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
  • Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
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Cars in Dublin

GetRentacar

Rent a car around Dublin for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.

  • Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
  • Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
  • Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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eSIM in Dublin

Yesim

Travel eSIM data for visiting Dublin — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.

  • Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
  • Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
  • Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.
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