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Introduction - Shantalla Lodge and Tourist Attractions
Dublin is a vibrant and bustling city with an abundance of attractions to suit every taste and age group. Within half an hour of the city, there are beautiful mountains, stately homes and gardens, sandy beeches and quaint fishing villages.
During your stay, Moira will be happy to supply you with information on popular visitor attractions. We have plenty of books in our dining room which contain information on pubs, nightlife, restaurants, shops and art & entertainment.
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Trinity College
Trinity College was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1. It is the oldest University in Ireland. The beautiful Book of Kells is on view in Trinity College. The Book of Kells is an 8th Century illuminated manuscript containing the four gospels written in Latin, decorated with many colourful and intricate- designs. If you are impressed by the Book of Kells, you will certainly enjoy the Library's Long Room. It is 200 feet in length and it houses 200,000 if Ireland's most important books, manuscripts and historical documents.
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The Guiness Brewery
A visit to the home of Guinness is a high point of any tip to Dublin. At the Guinness Storehouse you will discover what goes into the making of the Black Stuff- the ingredients, the process, and the passion. After the tour, you can enjoy a complimentary pint of Guinness in The Sky Bar, which has an astonishing view of Dublin City.
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Kilmainham Gaol
From its construction in 1792 until it's decommissioning in 1924, Kilmainham Gaol has witnessed some of the most heroic and tragic events in Irish history. Most notably it was used by the British to intern many participants in the failed Easter Rising of 1916. Fourteen of the leaders were shot in the prison yard. A visit begins with an excellent audio-visual introduction, followed by a tour that ends with an atmospheric visit to the prison yard.
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Museums
There are many fine museums and galleries in Dublin City. The National Gallery of Ireland opened in 1864, features a wealth of Irish, British, German and Spanish masters from Rembrandt, El Greco and Picasso to Yeats, Hogarth and Turner.
The National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology and History, houses the most wonderful collection of Celtic and Medieval art, including the Ardagh Chalice, and the Tara Brooch.
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Temple Bar
Shantalla Lodge is close to The Temple Bar Area. This area has a long and infamous history; it was the property of the Augustinian Friars for three centuries until 1537 when it was confiscated by King Henry V111 during the dissolution of the monasteries. By the 18th century, its trademark narrow streets began to take shape, along with the disreputable nature of its many pubs. In the 1960s, the Temple Bar area had fallen into such a state of disrepair that it was earmarked for demolition. However, before this could happen, Temple Bar begin to reinvent itself as a thriving cultural quarter. It has now been totally redeveloped and it is an ideal place to dine, shop, and see street entertainment. It has many clubs and pubs.
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Other Attractions
Galleries in the area include the Gallery of Photography and the Design Yard, a showcase for Irish crafts. The Irish Film Archive, Irish Film Centre and the National Photographic Archive are popular venues.
A twenty minute drive from Shantalla Lodge brings you to the attractive fishing village of Howth. It is a major yachting centre with steep streets running down to the shoreline. The pier is always full of activity. You can take a boat trip from Howth Harbour to the rocky seabird sanctuary of Ireland's Eye.
Shantalla Lodge is centrally located, close to city and airport, DART station, Central Bus Station and Connolly Train Station.
