Cinemas & Other Attractions in Dublin City

Address:

Cavendish Row, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 874 4045

Founded in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammoir, initially using the Abbey Theatre's Peacock studio theatre space to stage important works by European and American dramatists. The theatre later moved to 1 Cavendish Row (part of the Rotunda hospital complex) where leading Irish Architect Michael Scott undertook the revisions necessary to the room to convert it into a theatre.

Address:

Dundrum Town Centre, Sandyford Road, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 299 1700

Fax:

(01) 2988185

Since opening its doors in March 2005, Dundrum Town Centre has been praised for the retail mix showcased throughout the centre.

From exclusive flagships such as House of Fraser and Harvey Nichols through to shoppers' favourites Marks & Spencer and Penney's, the retail offering has received critical acclaim from fashion editors, property press, stylists and shopper alike as offering something for everyone.

9am - 9 pm Weekdays, 10am - 7pm Weekends.

Address:

12 Henry Street, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 805 0400

Arnotts is the oldest and largest department store in Dublin. Established in 1843 by Sir John Arnott, the main shop occupies much of the block behind the GPO to the west of O'Connell Street, between Henry Street and Abbey Street.

Address:

26 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 887 2200

Also known as the National Theatre of Ireland. The Abbey first opened its doors to the public on 27 December 1904, and despite losing its original building to a fire in 1951, has remained active to the present day. The Abbey was the first state-subsidised theatre in the English-speaking world; from 1925 onwards it received an annual subsidy from the Irish Free State. Since July 1966, the Abbey is located at 26 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

Address:

Trinity College, College Green, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 896 1116

Fax:

01 670 833 0

Since its opening in 1978, the Douglas Hyde Gallery, funded by the Arts Council and Trinity College, has been a significant presence on the Dublin art scene. Designed in a characteristically 1970's style by Paul Koralek, it was created as a purpose-built art space located in the Arts Building of Trinity College.

Monday - Friday, 11am-6pm | Thursday, 11am-7pm | Saturday, 11am-4.45pm

Address:

73 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 679 3323

Built in 1879, it was originally called the "Star of Erin Music Hall". Two years later in 1881, it was renamed "Dan Lowrey's Music Hall" and was renamed again in 1889 to "Dan Lowrey's Palace of Varieties". In February of 1897 it was closed down and completely rebuilt.

Address:

Henry Street, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 704 1460

Fax:

01 704 1463

Ilac Shopping Centre was built in the 1980s, and is the oldest shopping centre in the city centre. In recent years, the shopping centre has been extensively refurbished, with many improvements including full-height shop fronts, improved lighting, and new entrances. The centre features shops such as H&M, Debenhams and Dunnes Stores to name but a few

Address:

Harolds Cross, Dublin 6, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 497 1081

The Irish Derby was run for the first time at Harold's Cross in 1934 when it was won by Frisco Hobo and it was run virtually every second year between then and 1968 when it was moved permanently to Shelbourne Park. All of the above evoke wonderful memories of the past and the canine heroes of today share the grace, speed, desire and elegance of their illustrious forbear of yester year.

Race Nights: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays

Gates open at 7pm.

Address:

Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 222 5550

Fax:

01 872 218 2

Located in Dublin's city centre, the Hugh Lane Gallery, which is funded by Dublin Corporation, houses one of Ireland's foremost collections of modern and contemporary art. The original collection, donated by the Gallery's founder Sir Hugh Lane, has now grown to include almost 2000 artworks, ranging from the Impressionist masterpieces of Manet, Monet, Renoir and Degas to works by leading national and international contemporary artists.

Address:

Unit 73 Main St Applewood Village, Swords, Co. Dublin

Phone:

01 813 1365

Applewood Gallery is probably Ireland's most popular retail gallery.

The policy of Applewood Gallery is to make available a broad range of contemporary art from both Irish and International artists. Applewood Gallery is known for it's variety in style, price range and excellence of quality. A comprehensive framing service is also available.