Ballymun Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Activities
From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin: St Patrick's, Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle Tour
Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballymun
Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Port are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and St. Michan's Church, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- St. Stephen's Green
- Grafton Street
- O'Connell Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Malahide Castle
- Marlay Park
- Olympia Theatre
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Emerald Park
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Beaumont Hospital