Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic pub on the northside of Dublin - fab atmosphere and live music at weekends. Shows all the rugby matches and soccer matches live. Most northside people have been frequenting here since their teens (including me!!)
40 locals recommend
Gibney's Of Malahide
6 New StIconic pub on the northside of Dublin - fab atmosphere and live music at weekends. Shows all the rugby matches and soccer matches live. Most northside people have been frequenting here since their teens (including me!!)
Sightseeing
Beautiful fishing village on the coast of Dublin - take a stroll down the pier and take in the spectacular views of Dublin Bay and Lambay Island. Loads of fab fish restaurants and seafood chowder a speciality. Great pubs here also.
416 locals recommend
Howth
Beautiful fishing village on the coast of Dublin - take a stroll down the pier and take in the spectacular views of Dublin Bay and Lambay Island. Loads of fab fish restaurants and seafood chowder a speciality. Great pubs here also.
Parks & Nature
Dublin Zoo is also situated in the Phoenix Park. There is c.350 acres of beautiful walkways, trees, play areas, polo grounds, and also the home of The President of Ireland and The American Ambassador's home! This is the largest park in Europe in a capital city (I think!). Cafe for coffee/tea
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
Dublin Zoo is also situated in the Phoenix Park. There is c.350 acres of beautiful walkways, trees, play areas, polo grounds, and also the home of The President of Ireland and The American Ambassador's home! This is the largest park in Europe in a capital city (I think!). Cafe for coffee/tea
Beautiful historical castle on fabulous landscaped grounds. Also great coffee shop and gift shop Avoca - well worth a visit
187 locals recommend
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Back RoadBeautiful historical castle on fabulous landscaped grounds. Also great coffee shop and gift shop Avoca - well worth a visit
Entertainment & Activities
A must for everyone sightseeing in Dublin - a wonderful knowledge tour of the infamous Guinness Brewery and a free pint of guinness at the end!
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
A must for everyone sightseeing in Dublin - a wonderful knowledge tour of the infamous Guinness Brewery and a free pint of guinness at the end!
Shopping
Local shopping mall about 10 minutes drive from here - wonderful shops, restaurants, cafes . Easons is here - great book shop and also the wonderful Kilkenny Shop and Carrig Dunn. There is also a multiplex cinema here
31 locals recommend
Pavilions Shopping Centre
Malahide RoadLocal shopping mall about 10 minutes drive from here - wonderful shops, restaurants, cafes . Easons is here - great book shop and also the wonderful Kilkenny Shop and Carrig Dunn. There is also a multiplex cinema here
Getting Around
Swords is not a huge village so you can walk around it. If you choose to visit Malahide, Portmarnock, Howth - hiring a car is a good idea of use the train - nearest station is Malahide.
56 locals recommend
Hertz Car Hire
151 S Circular RdSwords is not a huge village so you can walk around it. If you choose to visit Malahide, Portmarnock, Howth - hiring a car is a good idea of use the train - nearest station is Malahide.
Arts & Culture
There are many museums and art gallerys for you to visit in Dublin City Centre
58 locals recommend
Dublin City
There are many museums and art gallerys for you to visit in Dublin City Centre
The famous Book of Kells is housed here and its the oldest univeristy in Dublin - beautiful! Great place to start a tour of the City - get on one of the "hop on hop off" open top tour buses
629 locals recommend
Trinity College
The famous Book of Kells is housed here and its the oldest univeristy in Dublin - beautiful! Great place to start a tour of the City - get on one of the "hop on hop off" open top tour buses