Guidebook for Dublin Mountain Haven
Essentials
Our closest local supermarket, laundry, vet, post office are all situated here
SuperValu Firhouse - Regan's
Our closest local supermarket, laundry, vet, post office are all situated here
Lidl
12 Walkinstown AveLocal lidl for groceries, fruit and veg, good value.
SuperValu Aylesbury
Local shop, post office, GP, pharmacy, just 10-15 minutes away
Local Centra for closest bread/milk, pharmacy next door and bread shop which has some nice bakery goods like cakes and buns.
Old Bawn Shopping Centre
Old Bawn RoadLocal Centra for closest bread/milk, pharmacy next door and bread shop which has some nice bakery goods like cakes and buns.
Shopping
Has a variety of large shops like Tesco and Dunnes for food and clothing. Also a cinema ad several eateries.
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The Square Tallaght
Belgard Square EastHas a variety of large shops like Tesco and Dunnes for food and clothing. Also a cinema ad several eateries.
Enniskerry is a great village nestled in the hills, it has several lovely craft shops and many great places to eat
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Enniskerry
Enniskerry is a great village nestled in the hills, it has several lovely craft shops and many great places to eat
Organic vegetable market, about 20 minutes from here in the heart of the suburbs. Also does cheese, fish and organic meat on Fridays and Saturdays. The weekends have a lively scence with a cafe, flowers sellers and vintage clothes. It's not a huge market but the veggies are great. Check their website or FB The Green Door Market for opening hours and details.
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The Green Door Market
Old Naas RoadOrganic vegetable market, about 20 minutes from here in the heart of the suburbs. Also does cheese, fish and organic meat on Fridays and Saturdays. The weekends have a lively scence with a cafe, flowers sellers and vintage clothes. It's not a huge market but the veggies are great. Check their website or FB The Green Door Market for opening hours and details.
Country market open March - October Saturdays 10am-4pm -food, vegetables and crafts in a lovely park setting.
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Bushy Park House station
Bushy Park HouseCountry market open March - October Saturdays 10am-4pm -food, vegetables and crafts in a lovely park setting.
Sightseeing
Great maze and makes a good day trip to explore the area
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Indlu nePark yeRussborough
Great maze and makes a good day trip to explore the area
Powerscourt Golf Club
Beautiful gardens and fantastic cafe
Glendalough
Nature, history, walking trails and lots more..
Wild swimming at its best. This spot is about a 15 minute drive from the house or a 40 minute cycle over hilly roads, in the direction of the Sally Gap/Wicklow. After the turn for Enniskerry on the left, you will pass a roadside cottage on the right on a bend, immediately on your left you will see spaces where you can pull in and park by the roadside. Often there are other cars parked so you can see its the right place. Pull in tight and park carefully so cars can still pass. Entrance to the lake is on your right, a trail is marked with signs saying no overnight camping or fishing, follow the trail to the lake and you will see a stony shore and various access points along the bank for wild swimming. Its suitable for paddling from the stony bank and also for swimming for adults but there are no lifeguards so it's at your own risk. Very beautiful also for picnics or walking along by the water, even if you don't want to swim.
Lough Bray Lower, Powerscourt Mountain, Co. Wicklow, i-Ireland
Wild swimming at its best. This spot is about a 15 minute drive from the house or a 40 minute cycle over hilly roads, in the direction of the Sally Gap/Wicklow. After the turn for Enniskerry on the left, you will pass a roadside cottage on the right on a bend, immediately on your left you will see spaces where you can pull in and park by the roadside. Often there are other cars parked so you can see its the right place. Pull in tight and park carefully so cars can still pass. Entrance to the lake is on your right, a trail is marked with signs saying no overnight camping or fishing, follow the trail to the lake and you will see a stony shore and various access points along the bank for wild swimming. Its suitable for paddling from the stony bank and also for swimming for adults but there are no lifeguards so it's at your own risk. Very beautiful also for picnics or walking along by the water, even if you don't want to swim.
Parks & Nature
There is also a little cafe here, it's a beautiful place to spend time if you enjoy creative gardens
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June Blake's Garden
There is also a little cafe here, it's a beautiful place to spend time if you enjoy creative gardens
Bohernabreena Waterworks
Beautiful walks, easy terrain, also you can cycle around here
Blessington lakes walk
A great park with a fab children's playground, great walking paths and a fab food and craft market on Saturdays and limited market on Sundays also
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Marlay Park
Grange RoadA great park with a fab children's playground, great walking paths and a fab food and craft market on Saturdays and limited market on Sundays also
Craugh woods are great for rambling and nature walks for all ages, it's sheltered by all the trees so good for rainy days too.
Cruagh
Craugh woods are great for rambling and nature walks for all ages, it's sheltered by all the trees so good for rainy days too.
Mount Usher Gardens
Brittas Bay
Fantastic beach
Wicklow Mountains
Wonderful wild nature at its best
If you feel like somewhere really different and seeing some enormous Sculptures of Indian Gods and Goddess like Ganesh, Shiva, Parvati and company in the middle of Wicklow then this is the place for you! Entry is by donation and there's lots of lovely spots for a picnic and quiet moments too, great for families, lots of space to run around. Not open all year, from April usually...
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Victor's Way, Indian Sculpture Park
If you feel like somewhere really different and seeing some enormous Sculptures of Indian Gods and Goddess like Ganesh, Shiva, Parvati and company in the middle of Wicklow then this is the place for you! Entry is by donation and there's lots of lovely spots for a picnic and quiet moments too, great for families, lots of space to run around. Not open all year, from April usually...
Entertainment & Activities
Avon Rí
Avon RíIrish Film Institute
6 Eustace StLove this cinema for art house movies
Love this cinema also for art house movies and walking around the area in the evening
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Light House Cinema
Market Street SouthLove this cinema also for art house movies and walking around the area in the evening
IMC Tallaght
Our local cinema at the Square shopping centre, about a 15 minute drive away
Tallaght Leisure Centre
Fortunestown WayGreat swimming pool, also a gym and various classes
Tayto Park
Fantastic fun for all the family!!
Amusement park in water, fun for a rainy day but be warned the venue is full of slot machines etc & makes for a stifling casino environment.
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Funtasia Drogheda
Amusement park in water, fun for a rainy day but be warned the venue is full of slot machines etc & makes for a stifling casino environment.
Beautiful location and great climbing and activities park with water and nature. Check the age limits and details on their website.
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Clara Lara FunPark
The Vale of ClaraBeautiful location and great climbing and activities park with water and nature. Check the age limits and details on their website.
Classy art-deco movie theatre with cocktail bar, serves food and drinks to your seat. Plush armchair seats and tables with lamps. More expensive than usual cinema but worth it. Book online before going as it can be booked out easily.
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Stella Cinema
209 Rathmines Rd LowerClassy art-deco movie theatre with cocktail bar, serves food and drinks to your seat. Plush armchair seats and tables with lamps. More expensive than usual cinema but worth it. Book online before going as it can be booked out easily.
A new science, sports, exploration centre for kids and adults in Sandyford. We haven't tried it yet but have a look at the website for details.. explorium.ie
Explorium - Inkampani Yezemidlalo Nokwethembeka Yezemfundo YaseNingizimu Afrika
Blackglen RoadA new science, sports, exploration centre for kids and adults in Sandyford. We haven't tried it yet but have a look at the website for details.. explorium.ie
For a fu hour of jumping on all sizes of trampolines, if you need an activity for a wet day this could be it.
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Jump Zone Sandyford
72 Heather RdFor a fu hour of jumping on all sizes of trampolines, if you need an activity for a wet day this could be it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whelan's always have a great selection of live music and this is a great area to walk around and find great food and hang outs in the evening
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Whelan's
25 Wexford StWhelan's always have a great selection of live music and this is a great area to walk around and find great food and hang outs in the evening
Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas StGreat gigs happen here, worth checking out the program
Late night bar with music and cocktails, a stylish venue..good music and vibe
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Odeon
Late night bar with music and cocktails, a stylish venue..good music and vibe
Hogans
36 South Great George's StreetA chilled out friendly bar
Kehoes Pub
9 Anne St SA popular old style pub in the city centre near Grafton Street
Old style bar in the city centre near the Georges Street market
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The Long Hall
51 South Great George's StreetOld style bar in the city centre near the Georges Street market
An old style, run down, popular local bar in the city centre, has a terrace in front where you can sit and people watch all evening. A good place for meeting new friends.
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Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SAn old style, run down, popular local bar in the city centre, has a terrace in front where you can sit and people watch all evening. A good place for meeting new friends.
The Liquor Rooms
6-8 Wellington QuayCocktails and ambiance, music and a good scene..
It's right on the grand canal, great for a sunny day, also does food and it's a great old Dublin pub
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The Barge Gastro Bar
42 Sráid CharlemontIt's right on the grand canal, great for a sunny day, also does food and it's a great old Dublin pub
Xico is an underground Mexican styled party cavern, open daily from 5pm with nightly fiestas. The interior has a golden glow with an overall rustic feel, evident in the crumbled walls with hidden nooks and crannies. A laid back, intimate atmosphere throughout. Cocktails, drinks, mexican food...
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Xico
143 Baggot Street LowerXico is an underground Mexican styled party cavern, open daily from 5pm with nightly fiestas. The interior has a golden glow with an overall rustic feel, evident in the crumbled walls with hidden nooks and crannies. A laid back, intimate atmosphere throughout. Cocktails, drinks, mexican food...
A funky bar with classic old style rooms, beautiful decor and wide range of drinks
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Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant
59 William St SA funky bar with classic old style rooms, beautiful decor and wide range of drinks
Cosy and hip in one - a funky bar with cocktails, usual drinks and tapas food. Comfortable couches and great decor. Worth a visit.
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37 Dawson St
37 Dawson StreetCosy and hip in one - a funky bar with cocktails, usual drinks and tapas food. Comfortable couches and great decor. Worth a visit.
A pub with traditional music for music lovers and good pints of Guinness. Music depends on the day and time of day but worth dropping in and enquiring especially during the weekend evenings...
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O'Donoghues Bar
15 Merrion RowA pub with traditional music for music lovers and good pints of Guinness. Music depends on the day and time of day but worth dropping in and enquiring especially during the weekend evenings...
A great traditional pub with a great music scene. Music depends on the day and time but worth dropping in at weekends or evenings to see what's going on. Also always a nice place for a pint.
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The Cobblestone
77 King St NA great traditional pub with a great music scene. Music depends on the day and time but worth dropping in at weekends or evenings to see what's going on. Also always a nice place for a pint.
Live music here Thursday- Sunday most evenings check it out you might get lucky, also Camden Street is a great area in general for food and drinks .
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Devitts Pub
78 Camden Street LowerLive music here Thursday- Sunday most evenings check it out you might get lucky, also Camden Street is a great area in general for food and drinks .
Great cocktails, tasty food, pizza oven on the ground floor. open air area on the top floor for smokers. Classy or casual, anything works here, great vibes for a fun night out.
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NoLIta Dublin
64 South Great George's StreetGreat cocktails, tasty food, pizza oven on the ground floor. open air area on the top floor for smokers. Classy or casual, anything works here, great vibes for a fun night out.
Arts & Culture
This is a fab modern art gallery on beautiful grounds. Exhibitions are always changing and always interesting, there's also a great cafe and bookshop
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I-Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadThis is a fab modern art gallery on beautiful grounds. Exhibitions are always changing and always interesting, there's also a great cafe and bookshop
Our local theatre, always has a varied program of events and everything we've been to here has been top class. There is also a cafe on site.
Civic Theatre
Our local theatre, always has a varied program of events and everything we've been to here has been top class. There is also a cafe on site.
locally known as the dead zoo, a wonderful array of animals to see and explore natural history up close
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National Museum of Ireland
Merrion Street Upperlocally known as the dead zoo, a wonderful array of animals to see and explore natural history up close
Benburb Street
Benburb StreetOngoing 1916 exhibition and other historical exhibitions
Project Arts Centre
39 Essex St EGood contemporary drama, reasonably priced
Gate Theatre
The best of Irish theatre, moving shows and great acting.
Ireland's National Theatre for great plays and impressive acting.
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Dublin, Abbey Theatre
Ireland's National Theatre for great plays and impressive acting.
Lots of great shows and gigs come through the Olympia theatre, a great venue for music, plays and shows. A historic venue first opened in 1879 and well worth a visit.
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Olympia Theatre
Lots of great shows and gigs come through the Olympia theatre, a great venue for music, plays and shows. A historic venue first opened in 1879 and well worth a visit.
This is a great gallery for modern art and everything contemporary and interesting.
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RHA Gallery (Royal Hibernian Academy)
15 Ely PlThis is a great gallery for modern art and everything contemporary and interesting.
A wonderful gallery with great contemporary and older art. Recently refurbished, it's beautiful to walk around. The portrait gallery is excellent. Has a good Cafe and gift shop also. This is also a great area for The natural history museum, Trinity college, Merrion square and not far from Stephens Green, Trinity College and Grafton Street.
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I-National Gallery yase-Ireland
Merrion Square WestA wonderful gallery with great contemporary and older art. Recently refurbished, it's beautiful to walk around. The portrait gallery is excellent. Has a good Cafe and gift shop also. This is also a great area for The natural history museum, Trinity college, Merrion square and not far from Stephens Green, Trinity College and Grafton Street.