Once you’ve attended a concert at Dublin’s superb O2, there’s no going back to theatre-style venues where the seating is arranged in regular rows. The audience and artist friendly design of the O2 amphitheatre is often likened to that of Rome’s Coliseum, with blocks of seats emanating out like a great fan from the impressive stage.

Spot this futuristic crystal building rising high in the dockyards and cycle along the grassy banks of the adjacent canal.

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum during your travels in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

International Financial Services Centre is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.

Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.