Beaumont House

Though only 40 years in existence, no other pub in the treasured archives of Dublin's proud licensed history enjoys a closer bond with the heritage of Guinness. This relationship was born through the person of Arthur Guinness himself who, in 1764, having married Olivia Whitmore (cousin of Henry Grattan), constructed his family demesne in close proximity to the site of the modern pub. He named it Beaumont House.

Some five years earlier this confident young brewer had stepped 'into the dark' by signing a 9000 year lease on the St. James's Gate Brewery and began producing the dark ale that was proving so popular with the 'Porters' of Covent Garden. It was a departure of gigantic visionary proportions that has long since made the names of Guinness and Ireland synonymous.

By kind permission of the proprietor.

Powerscourt House and Gardens

Enniskerry, Co Wicklow 20km from of Dublin, the waterfall in the estate is the highest in Ireland at 398 feet.

Glendalough

Glendalough also known as the Glen of two Lakes it was also know as the city of seven churches. This 6th century monastic settlement in County Wicklow is in a glacial valley with comfortable walks around the lakes. The two lakes came into existence after the ice age; the upper lake is the largest and deeper of the two lakes. Centuries have passed since Saint Kevin founded the site and for 500 years became one of the ecclesiastical schools of learning in early Christian Ireland after the attacks and plundering of the Danes (Vikings) it went into decline, Saint Kevin died aged 120 years in 617 A.D. Saint Laurence O'Toole (Lorcán Ua Tuathail) a former abbot of Glendalough in 1163 was to become Archbishop of Dublin.

Ardgillan Demesne Balbriggan

Ardgillan Demesne Balbriggan, Co Dublin the demesne consists of 194 acres it is a sanctuary for birds and wild life. The Castle was built in 1738 furnished in Georgian and Victorian style. The Castle is the permanent home for exhibition of maps including the 17th century "Down Survey of Ireland"; other facilities include Victorian Conservatory and Tea-rooms.

Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland, 2 College Green Dublin built in 1729 to house the Irish Parliament, In the Irish House of Lords where Irish Parliament once sat, the beautiful woodwork in Irish Oak, crystal chandelier of 1233 pieces dating from 1765 and 18th century tapestries a visit to one of Europe's magnificent chambers is well worth a visit, just across the road from Trinity College.

Trinity College

Trinity College, Dublin Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1, and celebrated 400 years in 1992. The college is famed for the great treasures it has the honour to be guardian of. These include the Book of Kells, a 9th century illuminated manuscript, the book of Durrow and Armagh and an early Irish harp.

Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral,  Christ Church Place, Dúnán appointed first bishop of Dublin by Norse king of Dublin Sitric Silkenbeard, the cathedral was founded in the year c.1030. Here also is the chapel of Saint Laurence O'Toole (Lorcán Ua Tuathail) a former abbot of Glendalough in 1163.

Richard de Clare, Earl of Pembroke (Strongbow) leader of the Cambro-Normans captured Dublin in 1170; he was buried in the cathedral in 1176. In 1562 the wall and roof collapsed destroying his tomb. Strongbow's old monument was central for business life in Dublin for the payment of rents; a "new" Strongbow monument had to be provided.

Christ Church Cathedral Leaflet 1999

St Patricks Cathedral

St Patrick Cathedral Patrick Street, Dublin it is believed St Patrick baptised people at a well that once existed in the park converting them to Christianity. To commemorate this advent a small wooden church was built near the cathedral. The granite stone which covered the well was rediscovered in 1901 marked with Celtic cross and later moved into the cathedral. Dublin had four Celtic churches on this site known as St Patrick's in Insula an island between branches of the River Poddle which flows under the cathedral to day. In 1191 the Norman built a church of stone on this site the building you see to day was rebuilt in 13th century, the west tower was rebuilt by Archbishop Minor in 1370 after a fire and the spire was added in 1749.

Jonathan Swift was Dean from 1713-1745. Handel's Messiah received its first performance in Dublin in 1742 sung by the combined choirs of St Patrick's and Christ church Cathedrals.

Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin the City gets its name from the Black Pool - "Dubh Linn" which was on the site of the present Castle Garden. A Viking Fortress stood on this site - a portion of which is on view to visitors at the "Undercroft" The largest visible fragment of the original 13th century Norman Castle is the Record Tower beside it is the 19th century. Chapel Royal, which was restored in 1989. The magnificent State Apartments is now the venue for Ireland's Presidencies of the European Community, Presidential Inaugurations, and State Functions.

Newbridge House

Newbridge House, Donabate Co. Dublin a 18th century manor in 350 acres of park land each room is open to the public with it own style furniture and antique the house appears as it did 150 years ago. The house was designed by Richard Castle for the Archbishop of Dublin and built in 1737. The courtyard is fully restored; estate worker's houses and carpenter's shop and blacksmith forge all displaying the tools of the period. The traditional farm complete with farmyard animals.

Malahide Castle

Malahide Castle, Malahide Co Dublin, close to the town Malahide on 250 areas estate, the Talbot family lived there from 1185 to 1973. The house has a large collection of portrait painting from the National Library and period furniture. In the Great Hall the history of the family is records.

Marsh’s Library

Marsh's Library, St Patrick Close Dublin beside St Patrick's Cathedral. The library and the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham were both designed by Sir William Robinson architect at the time. The oldest public library in Ireland it was built by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh in 1701. Bookcases in the library are carved in dark oak; since it was built in the 17th century this beautiful library remains unchanged.