Best Beach in Dún Laoghaire

"On the Southside choose from Sandymount beach, Sandycove and Seapoint, popular with local sea swimmers. Seapoint is home to a Martello tower that's now the headquarters of the Genealogical Society of Ireland. On the Northside you have Dollymount beach, a 5-km long stretch set to the backdrop of Dublin's Poolbeg Chimneys and Howth Head, and is surrounded by the North Bull Island Nature Reserve."

"A little trip away from Dublin City Centre, it’s the perfect romantic location for beach strolls or some sunset portraits. It has the tall grass, sea air and the iconic Poolbeg Towers as the quintessentially-Dublin backdrop!. A great spot for an engagement session, an elopement or a lovely portrait spot on a wedding day if you’re driving in from the south side."

"This is the perfect place to go to if you want to capture water and nature. Moreover, going to this beach is a very fun thing to do when you're in Dublin. So it's not only great for photography, but you'll also have an amazing day if you go here."

"While you’ll have a pleasant time feeding the ducks and swans in St. Stephen’s Green or watching the man who feeds them every day, this Dublin equivalent of New York City’s Central Park is full of informational signs, fountains, flowers, and statues. The gazebos are great places to relax over a picnic or take some lovely photos. You should also take the time to watch the street performers along Grafton Street by the mall."

"Go to Stephen's Green Shopping Centre for a great place for shopping and taking photos!. It is a large indoor shopping center in the city center of Dublin where you can find many shops. The interior of the place looks incredible."

"Right at the top of Grafton St , in the shadow of St. Stephen's Green's Arch, stands this striking iron and glass shopping mecca. Always abuzz with locals and …"

"The best way to explore Dublin’s main shopping areas is to walk from the Central North district over the River Liffey, through the vibrant Temple Bar neighborhood and end at Grafton Street in Central South. A good starting point is O’Connell Street, which will take you past the remarkable Millennium Spire and across O’Connell Bridge with its charming river views. Grafton Street is the city’s main shopping promenade, with the exclusive Brown Thomas department store, Weir & Sons Jewelers and a colorful array of street performers."

"If you're looking for an interesting place to have dinner, consider checking out The Church near the Jervis Shopping Center, or The Bank on College Green. Both are converted restaurants (one in an old church, one in an old bank), and serve classic Irish food in a cool pub atmosphere."

"This is the largest shopping centre in the city centre and is very centrally located just off O’Connell Street. The Red line Luas stops outside and escalators …"

"Nutgrove Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Dublin. It has a range of stores including fashion, food, phones and more."

"Chapel Royale, the castle’s chapel, was beautiful and full of tales of its own. If you find yourself hungry or thirsty, there is a lovely eatery at the back of the castle with outdoor seating. The tour lasts one hour."

"The Famine Sculpture are heart touching statues that depict a tough time faced by the people of Dublin. They say more about the famine years Ireland suffered through in the past. The haunting statues of desperate people is actually a pity to take a look at, however, a visit here is quite worth the while."

"A stunning mansion in the Elizabethan Revival style, Killruddery has been home to the Brabazon family (earls of Meath) since 1618 and has one of the oldest gardens in Ireland. The house is impressive, but the prizewinner here is the magnificent orangery, built in 1852 and chock-full of statuary and plant life. If you like fancy glasshouses, this is the one for you. It's 6km north of Greystones just off the R761 coast road."

"Magnificent Castletown House simply has no peer. It is Ireland’s most imposing Georgian estate, and a testament to the vast wealth enjoyed by the Anglo-Irish gentry during the 18th century. Hour-long guided tours begin at noon and 3pm, offering an insight into how the 1% made out in the 18th century; otherwise you can wander at will. Don't miss a stroll down to the river for grand views back to the house. Castletown is signposted from junction 6 on the M4."

"Stroll the campus greens and pretend to be a student at one of Europe’s most prestigious universities, Trinity College. Many top thinkers and creators can call this university their alma mater (ahem, Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett . . .). If you’re in the relative college age range and look comfortable enough, other tourists are bound to ask you for directions – now’s the time to practice that Irish accent!"

"Make your way back down Grafton Street to College Green, turn left and follow Dame Street to Dublin Castle. Again, the bus tour might have left you a bit underwhelmed here, so enter through the castle gates and be astonished. A walk around the area should take you half an hour, leaving you a bit of time to enjoy a coffee (both the café near the castle entrance and the Silk Road Café come recommended)."

"As the stronghold of British power in Ireland for more than 700 years, Dublin Castle has played a central - and often adversarial - role in the history of the nation. A mix of buildings from..."