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1. Trinity College

Ireland's most prestigious university was founded by Elizabeth I in 1592 in the hope of offering Dublin’s sons a reason to pursue their studies at home, away from the infectious threat of popery on the continent.
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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.

2. St. Stephen's Green

Follow the signs to “Faiche Stiabhna”, as the Irish call St. Stephen’s Green, for an inner-city oasis. Admire the Victorian buildings, play soccer, throw a frisbee, watch people, jog, feed the ducks, doze or have a picnic in this popular Dublin park. You could also bring a novel written by one of Dublin’s great authors and read it at the very spot where they found their inspiration!
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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.

3. Guinness Storehouse

St. James’s Gate Brewery has been home to Guinness since 1759. The impressive building, formerly the Guinness fermentation plant, has been remodelled into the shape of a giant pint of the “black stuff”.
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The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.

4. O'Connell Street

O’Connell Street is among Dublin’s busiest and recognizable parts. It consists of a wide boulevard divided by spaces for trees and works of art. Admire the many historic buildings and peruse the upscale boutiques that line this busy street.
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Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.

5. Grafton Street

Among the most exclusive spots in European retail, Grafton Street is a boulevard full of upscale boutiques and restaurants. It is one of the two main commercial parts of Dublin and has an international array of big names. Yet the street retains its local charm with well-known street performers and traditional pubs. Bring cash and credit cards for a trip through the street’s upscale boutiques.
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Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

6. Dublin Castle

The 18th-century Dublin Castle is among the city’s most iconic sites. A small park with pretty floral displays lies behind the castle, which replaced a 13th-century Viking military fortress. Learn its fascinating history as the seat of British and Irish governments over the centuries.
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Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.

7. University College Dublin

The university quickly established a reputation for attracting the best students and faculty in the country, including Fr. Gerald Manley Hopkins and writer James Joyce, becoming one of the most well-respected centres of learning in Europe.
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Originally founded in 1854 as part of the Catholic University of Ireland, then reformed in 1880 and declared a university in its own right in 1908, University College Dublin is one of the Republic of Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious education institutions.

What to do in Killashee

Popular places to visit

Mondello Park

Catch an event at Mondello Park during your trip to Naas. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Mondello Park

Punchestown Racecourse

Catch an event at Punchestown Racecourse during your trip to Killashee. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Punchestown Racecourse

Toughers Industrial Estate

Toughers Industrial Estate is just one of the places to see in Naas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Toughers Industrial Estate

Naas Racecourse

Catch an event at Naas Racecourse and enjoy other activities in Naas such as golfing.Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Naas Racecourse

Naas Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Naas at Naas Golf Club. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Naas Golf Club

Moat Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Moat Theatre during your stay in Naas. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Moat Theatre

Craddockstown Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Naas at Craddockstown Golf Club. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Craddockstown Golf Club
Naas

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