Churches and Cathedrals in Greystones

"Centrally located and attached by bridge to Christ Church Cathedral, this is a perfect place to introduce the kids to Dublin history. There are four different areas in this interactive museum: a Viking area, a Medieval Dublin area, an archaeological area, and a medieval tower offering a medieval view of a modern city. Kids will enjoy trying on Viking clothes, examining weaponry, and exploring different artifacts."

"Source: Photo by user Andreas F. Borchert used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Worship at this dated Irish cathedral in Dublin dates back to medieval times, and is still open today for public services!. Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral, where for almost 1000 years, believers have found a common sanctuary beneath lofty ceilings."

"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."

"Situated in the Dublin Docklands, Il Valentino is an innovative bakery that feels distinctly different. With a commitment to making the healthiest, most authentic baked goods possible, they use only Italian extra virgin olive oil and preservative-free flours to make their spelt, country malt-grain, stoneground loaves and other breads. They also have ‘theme weekends’ for their customers, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients – October is ‘apple comforts’ month, while November is all about chocolate and chestnuts."

"Thunders Home Bakery chain is one of the most successful bakery chains in Dublin, and for good reason. The chain’s wonderful range of classic cakes and pastries and their freshly baked bread have been delighting Dubliners since 1969. The chain have multiple locations across the city and also offer online delivery."

"Thunders Home Bakery is a traditional bakery located in the heart of Dublin. They are famous for their Black Forest Gateau and Brown Soda Bread. They bake all their items on a daily basis to ensure everything is fresh."

"The Green Door Bakery in Stoneybatter opened in 2012, selling delicious fresh sandwiches, cakes, pastries and bread from a bright, well-stocked store on Manor Street. Unlike the previous options, it’s not possible to sit in here, but a quick stop for a coffee and a pastry if you’re in the area is highly recommended. They bake their wide range of breads fresh each morning, and they donate their leftovers – if there are any – to charity at the end of each day."

"Located in the up and coming neighbourhood of Stoneybatter in North Dublin, The Green Door Bakery are known for their freshly baked bread, wholesome and filling sandwiches, and scrumptious pastries and cakes. The range of cakes on offer includes pecan tarts, banoffee tarts, and chocolate and coconut brownies, to name a few. Takeaway coffee is available at the bakery, although there is no indoor seating available."

"Wicklow's most visited attraction is this magnificent 64-sq-km estate, whose main entrance is 500m south of Enniskerry town. At the heart of it is an elegant Palladian mansion, but the real draw is the formal gardens and the stunning views that accompany them. Most of the house is not open to the public, but there's a fine cafe and several gift and homewares shops to be enjoyed, while the grounds are home to two golf courses and the best hotel in Wicklow."

"Why: You have to be careful when wandering the streets of Temple Bar because otherwise you can end up paying a lot of money for some bang average food. However, there are plenty of hidden gems to be found if you know where to look and Al Vesuvio is one of them. Located in Meeting House Square, its vast menu covers everything from fresh pasta and pizzas, to more hearty classic main courses such as veal Milanese."

"Right on Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, this place makes a great starting point for a night out. Al Vesuvio is a cosy spot serving top-notch Italian food seven days a week. We especially love the huge selection of pizzas with (rosse) and without (bianche) cheese."

"Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross is a 3 star hotel located in the west of Dublin beside the historic village of Clondalkin. The hotel is just off exit 1A of the N7 and 5 minutes from exit 9 off the M50. The hotel is close to public transport links making it easy to travel in and out of the city centre but there is also ample complimentary car parking on site if you would prefer to travel by car."

"Overends Kitchen at Airfield Estate is an oasis tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The bright, almost Scandinavian-style restaurant is surrounded by glass and pinewood and overlooks a pond. Overends Kitchen uses produce straight from the farm at its doorstep, meaning fresh and creative food."