. 2 km from weston executive airport. on a residential street, this relaxed b&b is a 4-minute walk from lucan village centre and 3. bike storage and off-street parking are free. cosy rooms come with tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. a complimentary full irish breakfast is provided, and packed lunches are available (fee) Dublin Airport 20 min
Trinity College Dublin (30 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. National Botanic Gardens (21 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (18 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Dublin Zoo (18 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Guinness Storehouse (19 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Kilmainham Gaol (15 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. St Stephens green (27 min) Park, garden, and monument Farmleigh House & Estate (16 min) Restored, 18th-century state guest house on 78 acres, with gardens, guided tours & a boathouse cafe. Ha'penny Bridge (21 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. St Patrick's Cathedral (21 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Christ Church Cathedral (20 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. National Gallery of Ireland (27 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Phoenix Park (17 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Dublin Castle (21 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. The Spire (24 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. |