County Dublin

Dublin

County Dublin is big on beautiful sights and spectacular scenery

Dundrum Town Centre
The Dun Laoghaire Regatta
James Joyce Museum in Sandycove
Dublin Bay

From left to right: Dundrum Town Centre, The Dun Laoghaire Regatta, James Joyce Museum in Sandycove, Dublin Bay

While  Dublin City gets all the attention, Dublin County is a brilliant spot that seduces you into submission with beautiful stretches of sea, atmospheric pubs, a shed load of activities and top cultural attractions. 

Both Howth Head and Dun Laoghaire command spectacular sweeping views out over Dublin Bay, and if you climb Killiney Hill along the south Dublin coast you’ll be rewarded with one of the most incredible panoramas in the whole county. 

The coastline is studded with pretty villages from the southern spots of Dalkey, Glasthule, Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock and Sandymount to the northern villages of Clontarf, Howth, Malahide and Portmarnock, and you’ll be spoiled for choice with restaurants, shops, country houses and top outdoors activities. 

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Galway Simon Women's Mini Marathon

23 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Galway Simon Community is pleased to announce that the annual Women's Mini Marathon takes place at 11am on Sunday, 23 June. This...

Corrandulla Agricultural Show 2013

23 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

The Corrandulla Show is an annual agricultural show which takes places in the Corrandulla Parish Field this year on Sunday, 23...

Blackrock Raft Race Day

23 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

The Blackrock Raft Race is one of the premier summer events in the region. The programme of event includes a family treasure hunt,...

Blas International Summer School

24 Jun 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

Hosted annually by the Irish World Academy, University of Limerick, Blas is firmly established as one of Ireland’s most...

Leinster Way Gathering The Carlow Show

24 Jun 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

A Carlow Show, providing a high quality evening's entertainment with a distinctive Irish and Carlow experience focusing on...

Rose Week at Altamont Gardens

24 Jun 2013 - 28 Jun 2013

Rose Week at Altamont Gardens showcases the wonderful variety, colour patterns and scents of this magnificent rose collection....

Mick Conneely & David Munnelly at The Steeple Sessions

25 Jun 2013 - 25 Jun 2013

Fiddle and Bouzouki player Mick Conneely joins virtuoso box player Dave Munnelly to celebrate their recent duet album 'Tis What It...

Carrick on Shannon Water Music Festival

25 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The week long Carrick-on-Shannon Water Music Festival features the Lakelands Gala Proms as one of its highlight events. Directed...

Midsummer 5K/10K Run

25 Jun 2013 - 25 Jun 2013

Now in its fourth year, the hugely successful Midsummers Run around Killruddery House & Gardens attracted 400 participants in...

Brú Ború Summer Show

25 Jun 2013 - 10 Aug 2013

During the summer months from June right through until late August enjoy traditional Irish entertainment nights at the Brú Ború...

Sovereign's Cup Sailing Regatta 2013

26 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Sovereign's Cup Sailing Regatta is the second largest sailing event in Ireland in 2013, attracting in excess of 100 boats and...

Canal Polo Finals

26 Jun 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

North Kildare Canoe Polo Club organise the Canoe Polo Finals. The winners of the various heats from canoe polo clubs around the...

The Irish Open 2013

27 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The 2013 Irish Open will be contested at Carton House on The Montgomerie Course, designed by 7 times European Order of merit...

Mick McAuley, Winifred Horan & Colm O' Caoimh at The Steeple Sessions

27 Jun 2013 - 27 Jun 2013

SOLAS has long been heralded as one of the most innovative and exciting bands to emerge on the Irish music scene over the last two...

West Cork Chamber Music Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival will be welcoming world-class ensembles and a host of top international soloists for nine...

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival brings some of the world's top horses and jockeys together over three magnificent days....

Belfast Pride

28 Jun 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Belfast Pride is Ireland's largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans festival appealing to audiences of over 15,000 people each...

Drogheda Samba Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Drogheda Samba Festival is a three day celebration of the Samba music, dance and costume with workshops, open air and pub gigs and...

Craic In The Granite

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Craic In The Granite is a major new music and arts festival being held in Aughrim, Wicklow which will appeal to families, children...

Strawberry Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The Strawberry Festival is one of Ireland's oldest and most diverse of festivals. There is music from local and national artists,...

Celtic Fusion International Music and Arts Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013

This year the main event is launched on Friday 18th May at 8pm by a Celtic Fusion Showcase concert in the fabulous Lodge Cultural...

Hay Festival Kells

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The inaugural Hay Festival Kells will take place over three days in June in Kells, Co. Meath. Some programme highlights so far...

Éigse Shéamais Ui Mhaolchataigh

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Éigse Shéamais Ui Mhaolchataigh is a celebration of the Irish language, traditions and culture as written and spoken in the Deise...

Newmarket Summer Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

What better way to kick-start the kids' summer holidays than at Newmarket Summer Festival. The festival has marked the arrival of...

Deireadh Seachtain na Gaeilge

28 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Deireadh Seachtain na Gaeilge is a festival promoting Irish language and culture. Festival events are held in Irish and include a...

Mourne International Walking Festival 2013

28 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013

Set within the spectacular scenery of the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are walks to suit all levels of fitness...

Bangor 400 Seashore Festival

29 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013

2013 marks the 400th Anniversary of Bangor’s town charter with a year-long programme of events to celebrate the cultural history...

WLRfm Waterford Viking Marathon 2013

29 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Waterford Viking Marathon prides itself on being a unique, feel-good running event open to athletes of all levels. Registrations...

Portumna Coarse Angling Match

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

As part of the Portumna annual Splash Festival a coarse fishing match will take place in Portumna along The River Shannon. The...

Sneem Sprint Triathlon

29 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

A triathlon is an endurance sport comprising a combination of swimming, cycling and running. Sneem Sprint Triathlon, affiliated to...

Irish International Fly Fair

29 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013

With the help of Down District Council, this is the sixth successive year of the ’Fair‘, having evolved from the ’Killyleagh Fly...

Westport Festival of Food and Music

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Set amidst a stunning 400 acre site in the heart of Westport town in Mayo, Westport Festival of Music and Food is an annual...

Charleville Agricultural Show

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Charleville Agricultural Show, now in its 35th year, is a two day show which includes showing horses and ponies, show jumping,...

Comber Potato Festival

29 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

The Comber Potato Festival will be held on 29th June in and around the Comber Square. This special event is held to celebrate one...

Hell of the West Triathlon

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The Hell of the West Triathlon has been run by Limerick Triathlon Club for 28 years making it the oldest race in the country....

Irish Game Fair and Country Lifestyle Festival

29 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013

The Irish Game Fair & Country Lifestyle Festival and its partner fair at Birr Castle, Co Offaly are designed to appeal to everyone...

Athlone Agri-Show

30 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Athlone Agri-Show, in the heart of Ireland, is regarded by exhibitors and spectators as being in the top five shows in Ireland....

Seosamh MacGabhann Summer School

30 Jun 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

The Seosamh MacGabhann Summer School provides a week of classes with some of the best tutors in traditional Irish music, song,...

Hup! Festival and Connacht Fleadh Cheoil

30 Jun 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The Hup! Festival is an exciting new, weeklong celebration of all that is good about traditional Irish music, song, dance and...

Annual International Festival for Irish Harp - An Chúirt Chruitireachta

30 Jun 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

The 28th International Harp Festival - An Chúirt Chruitireachta will feature evening concerts, workshops and a harp exhibition. A...

Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles

30 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Powerscourt Estate and Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present 'Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles'....

Leinster GAA Football Semi Finals

30 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The GAA Championships commence in May with the Provincial Football Championship's in Leinster, Ulster, Connacht and Munster and...

12th Annual Laois Walks Festival

01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2013

The 12th Annual Laois Walks Festival features 23 walks at 21 locations in woodlands, mountains, bogs, canals and minor roads.

Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival

01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2013

Come the Thurles to celebrate Ireland's national games with athletes from home and abroad. Combine this festival with the Munster...

Inishbofin Summer School

01 Jul 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

Inishbofin Summer School 2013 is a weeklong exploration of the wonderful island of Inishbofin in the company of a...

Coleman Bodhrán School

01 Jul 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

The Coleman Bodhrán School is the only summer school on mainland Ireland entirely dedicated to learning and playing the bodhrán....

Clare Island Art Exhibition: A Tri-Island Art Exhibition

01 Jul 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

Clare Island Art Exhibition: A Tri-Island Art Exhibition will run throughout July and August in the community centre. Works from...

Matt Cranitch & Jackie Daly at The Steeple Sessions

02 Jul 2013 - 02 Jul 2013

De Danann's original box player, the popular Jackie Daly joins renowned fiddler Matt Cranitch for some distinctive Sliabh Luacra...

Clare Island Comhaltas Seisuns

02 Jul 2013 - 27 Aug 2013

Comhaltas Seisuns of traditional Irish music take place every Tuesday evening during July and August. The sessions are presented...

Traditional Music Sessions in Ceoláras Coleman

03 Jul 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the traditional music of south Sligo. Summer sessions are held on Wednesday and Saturday...

Bard Summer School

03 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Please note dates to be confirmed. Bard Summer School explores the Irish myths and goes on a unique journey of discovery for their...

Roundstone Traditional Irish Nights

03 Jul 2013 - 28 Aug 2013

Roundstone Traditional Irish Nights are nights of music, song & dance performed in the Roundstone community centre every Wednesday...

10 Days in Dublin

03 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

10 Days in Dublin is a unique event that has grown hugely year on year. It is Ireland's largest open-format, multidisciplinary...

James Kelly & John Blake at The Steeple Sessions

04 Jul 2013 - 04 Jul 2013

James Kelly, regarded as one of the greatest Irish traditional fiddlers alive today, is joined by highly sought after guitarist...

Féile Brian Ború Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The beauty of the picturesque twin towns of Killaloe & Ballina awaits you during the 20th annual Féile Brian Ború. As it is the...

Galway Cathedral Recitals - Summer Concerts 2013

04 Jul 2013 - 08 Aug 2013

Galway Cathedral Recitals is a series of summer evening concerts, held in the inspirational setting of Galway's stone cathedral,...

American Independence Celebrations at the Folk Park

04 Jul 2013 - 08 Jul 2013

Where better to celebrate the 4th of July than in Frontier America? Be transported back in time to the 1770s as the British...

Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Come and meet walkers from more than 21 countries to walk, talk and discover the bogs, rivers, mountains, flora and fauna and the...

Swift Satire Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The Swift Satire Festival is unique, no other festival in the world is dedicated to satire in all its forms (apart from one in...

Millstreet Summer Gathering

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Millstreet Summer Gathering 2013 will take place over four days to include events that will entertain and satisfy all ages groups....

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Did you know?

The southern suburb of Dun Laoghaire was established by King Laoire in 480AD. Laoire’s fort lasted right up to the 1803 when it was demolished to make way for a Martello Tower, which was built to protect against a possible Napoleonic invasion. The Martello Tower still stands and is now the James Joyce Museum.