Lonely Planet Dublin Encounter

What Will Your Dublin Encounter Be?

Perusing the rare and exquisite manuscripts of the Chester Beatty Library
Dancing up a storm at a ceilidh
Strolling through the lofty Elizabethan academe of Trinity College
Paying homage to Dublin's theatrical geniuses - Beckett, Wilde, Shaw and Yeats
Sipping pints of black velvet beauty in the sociable pubs of up-and-coming SoDa
Singing Molly Malone with Dubs fans at Croke Park, home of Gaelic Football

Discover Twice The City In Half The Time

Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
Our resident author lists the best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
Local experts reveal this legendary party town's hottest nightspots and restaurants along with the city's less-explored gems around Dublin Castle