Location: Clondalkin
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What to do and see in Clondalkin, Ireland: The Best Places and Tips
Clondalkin (/klʊnˈdɔːkɪn/; Irish: Cluain Dolcáin, meaning "Dolcan's meadow") is a suburban town situated 10 km west of Dublin city centre, Ireland, under the administrative jurisdiction of South Dublin.
Restaurants in Clondalkin
1. Kilmainham Gaol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
This bleak old jail was notorious in the 19th century for its harsh treatment of prisoners.
Reviewed By Phillip O
I’m not really a fan of such tours, and tend to find them somewhat dull. However, the staff at this venue are super friendly and helpful, and the tour guides honestly care about the history of the Gaol, and the city in general. You’ll leave humbled. And you’ll be glad for it.
2. Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is located just off the M50 (exit 7 M4 towards Sligo). It's a great location for a pitstop between Dublin and the West of Ireland. A great choice of cafes, restaurants & fast food, plus a large M&S food store. For shopping, it's one of Ireland's premier shopping centres and for those staying in the city it is easily reached by bus with Routes 13 & 40 also serving other great tourist spots like Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, MOMA, Kilmainham & Phoenix Park. For those looking for a girls weekend of shopping and fun, it is served by Flybus straight from the Airport and has a Clarion Hotel located across the road.
Reviewed By Cazziii
Not the biggest shopping center, very similar shops to you would normally find in the UK. However, this is lovely and clean and very good customer service including lots of great restaurants. If you are going to a restaurant though, make sure you book in advance or you may be turned down!
3. St. Stephen's Green
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Beautiful urban park immortalized in James Joyce's "Ulysses."
Reviewed By Crystal49 - Hemel Hempstead
We caught the bus here several times during our stay and enjoyed the tranquility of wandering through at our leisure.
4. Trinity College Dublin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
The building facade of Trinity College is among many constructed since the foundation of the College on March 13th, 1592. The design is attributed to Theodore Jacobsen, a London-based amateur architect, with the collaboration of Henry Keene and John Sanderson.
Reviewed By misykitkat - Galway, Ireland
I always visit Trinity when I'm in Dublin, its lovely,and clean. I have visited the open day for undergraduates and there is a wide selection of subjects and degrees to choose from.
However they lose 1 star because I really needed the toilet one evening and I went with my partner into a building and the staff refused both of us access to the toilet. I had a kidney infection when I was visiting. The staff that were on that night were rude and condensing and made me feel like I don't belong there.
5. The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
The Book of Kells is a world famous illuminated manuscript written in Latin of the Gospels from the Bible. It was painstakingly hand-written and illustrated by monks around 800 A.D.
Reviewed By Regina J
You can't visit Dublin and not go see The Book of Kells. They had 2 of the 4 books on display. You are not allowed to take pics of the display of the Book of Kells but you can take pics in the Old Library and the Long Room. There were quite a few people trying to get a look at the display of the Book of Kells. The Long Room is just amazing!!
6. Guinness Storehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
GUINNESS STOREHOUSE(R), Ireland's No. 1 visitor attraction is a "must see" on any visit to Dublin. Housed in an old fermentation plant in the heart of St James's Gate Brewery, the now seven-storey visitor experience tells the story of Ireland's iconic drink and beings to life the heritage of this world famous beer. Your journey begins standing at the bottom of the world's largest pint glass, which rises through the building. It is a dramatic story that begins over 250 years ago and ends in Gravity(R) Bar, Dublin's highest bar where you will receive a complimentary pint of GUINNESS(R) while enjoying spectacular views over Dublin.
Reviewed By Kylie-Ann M
I would suggest booking prior...the queue was 2 hours long and luckily for us it wasn’t raining but freezing! The staff however outside were sweet and chatty! If u don’t like Guinness...not sure this is the tour for you. Also wouldn’t recommend for children, the tour is beautiful, well put together. The technology is spectacular and if you don’t know how beer is made you might like it? You get a pint with your tickets but the bar on all floors (there are 7) are all quite packed. Literally queued for everything. Arrive early, drink your pint on 5th floor. Sensory room is the best bit! It’s lovely but packed and I don’t like Guinness!!
7. Temple Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Funky shops, eclectic cafes and hordes of stylish young Europeans have made Temple Bar one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.
Reviewed By Trevor M - Lurgan, United Kingdom
This place is jumping, so much to see and do, you could genuinely spend all day just people watching here. Great buzz!!
8. Irish Whiskey Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Welcome to the Irish Whiskey Museum, the first Irish whiskey museum in the world! The museum depicts the origins of Irish whiskey, its rise to glory, the dramatic fall, and of course, current revival of new Irish whiskeys. With an exclusive collection of Irish whiskey memorabilia dating back to the 1800s, blended with a modern twist, this is one memory you are sure to enjoy! Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 19:00 pm First Tour: 10:30 am Last Tour: 19:00 pm. Whiskey and Brunch Experience at 10am on Friday to Sunday.
Reviewed By jzk131 - Las Vegas, Nevada
I’m not a whiskey drinker, however, I had a blast. I learned the history of Irish whiskey by a very enthusiastic guide named Sara, she was wonderful! I highly recommend this tour & suggest you make Reservations on line. We did the premium tour & it was worth it......fun blending our own whiskeys. A fun time!
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