FREE ENTRY with Dublin Pass

Dublin Castle is the heart of historic Dublin. In fact the city gets its name from the Black Pool - 'Dubh Linn' which was on the site of the present Castle garden.

The Castle stands on the ridge on a strategic site at the junction of the River Liffey and its tributary the Poddle, where the original fortification may have been an early Gaelic Ring Fort. Later a Viking Fortress stood on this site - a portion of which is on view to visitors at the 'Undercroft'.

The south range houses the magnificent State Apartments that were built as the residential quarters of the viceregal court. They are now the venue for Ireland's Presidencies of the European Union, Presidential Inaugurations and State Functions. The State Apartments and Medieval Undercroft are open to visitors.

Please note: On occasion the State Apartments may close for state purposes without prior notice. Dublin Castle is unable to facilitate fast-track entry for Dublin Pass holders. Entry is by guided tour only. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Opening Times:

Monday-Friday 10am-4.45pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 12pm-4.45pm
Closed on Good Friday. 25-28 Dec and 1 Jan. please ring prior to your visit to confirm the site is open.

PLEASE NOTE: As Dublin Castle is a government building, parts of it may close to the public at no notice on certain occasions.

Dublin Castle is unable to facilitate fast-track entry for Dublin Pass holders. Entry is by guided tour only. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.


Facilities:

The Vaults Restaurant and Craft Shop are also open to visitors.

How to Get There:

By foot: 5 minutes walk from Trinity College en route to Christ Church.

By bus: 77, 77A, 56A and 49 (from Eden Quay), 123 (from O'Connell Street) stop at Palace Street Gate.

Email: dublincastle@opw.ie

Web: http://www.heritageireland.ie
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