The site upon which the city of Dublin is located, has a history of settlement going back over 1,000 years when Vikings settled in the area. Today Dublin is a major cultural center, and it is only fitting that it is home to several top quality museums. No matter what your particular interest, Dublin more than likely has a museum that will cater to your interest. The museums can loosely be divided into three categories, art galleries, historic and libraries.

History Museums

The history of Dublin and Ireland is catered for in detail by the National Museum of Ireland and the National History Museum. The National History Museum deals with the natural history of Ireland. Read the rest of this entry »

Many visitors to Ireland choose to visit the city of Dublin, attracted by its lively atmosphere and bright reputation. There is much more to Ireland than its capital city though – take the road out of Dublin and you’ll soon start to find some of the hidden secrets of this wonderful country.

Before discussing some of the gems that can be found outside of the capital, it’s worth pointing out that this discussion of Ireland’s hidden highlights is not meant as a criticism of Dublin.

Indeed, Dublin has plenty to offer the visitor and should be central to any touring itinerary of the island. Many coaching holidays commence from the capital city and there is no doubt that Dublin has plenty to offer. There is, however, lots more to be found beyond the city limits. Read the rest of this entry »