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I have two days in Dublin in September before I start traveling 'round Ireland. What are the "must-sees" in Dublin? I turn to you all for some good ideas...I don't need the typical tourist trap places, but will do if they are recommended.

Thanks for any and all suggestions!

do you have specific dates for when you'll be in dublin.
September is gonna be a pretty mad month with 2 all-ireland finals on in croke park and also the rugby world cup starting then aswell (albeit in france it'll make a difference if you are going out in the town).

Regarding pubs - you should check out gravediggers in glasnevin, keoghs on sth annes street, toners and o'donoghues on baggot street. All of those have exceptional pints

If the weather is nice be sure to buy a sandwich somewhere and stroll around trinity college. The modern art gallery is always worth a look. Stay away from temple bar as it is the aforementioned tourist trap and is mostly tacky and rubbish.

also 1 absolute must is a train (called the DART) out to the small fishing village called howth. Head on up the hill 20 minute walk to the summit pub then do the walk around howth head which is spectacular especially on a nice day. Besure to stop off for the best fish and chips in the city in the village before jumping on the train.

There were two thing I really enjoyed in Dublin:

- the book of Kells exhibit
- shopping for CD's (there are loads of little shops)

PG and Seraphim:

Thanks for the advice! Will def. check out...

PG: I will be in Dublin 9/21 and 9/22..

For a slice of History. The GPO on O'Connell St and Kilmanheim Jail.

Temple Bar (not the bar itself but the area.), yes its a tourist trap but its also the cultural center of Dublin.

If youre big into drinking the Guiness factory is great. Another typical tourist spot but even natives go there.

The Viking Splash tour also seems like a lot of fun. Great way to see the city. But its definately a nice weather type of thing.

St. Stephens Green is a lovely park. Its located at the top of Grafton Street. There are lovely ducks in the park. Just down the street are a number of museums.

There is a 25 euro bus ticket available in the airport and various other places it will take you on the express air bus to the city center, gives you access to the tour buses and regular buses as well. It is valid for three days. The Dublin Bus system is absolutely amazing and will take you anywhere and everywhere inside of Dublin County.

The Luas is also another handy way to get around and can take you to a few interesting places. Though most of its stops are residential.

If you have any questions or would like advice feel free to send me a message. I can also give you better tips if I know where in Dublin you will be staying.

Personally, I liked the Dublin Castle which you can tack onto to Book of Kells which I also enjoyed. Even though 90% of the castle was destroyed, I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the castle and the history. The castle can only be visited by a guide and I believe it's every 30mins or so. You do get to inside the remaining part of the old castle underground for a brief moment.

We were told by the guide that Kilmainham Gaol is definitely worth a visit if you're into the history but unfortunately I had run out of time.

There is a cool little pub right down the street from the needle on O'Connell St called The Celt. I hung out there a lot and met a lot of locals and heard a lot of great live music. Osheahs is right across the corner and they also have a fair amount of locals and live music. Also anyone that tells you that that the Irish never go to Temple Bar is a liar. I just wouldnt go until the other pubs outside of Temple Bar close down and you have no other options.

I've been to Dublin twice now and just loved it.

I enjoyed:
Kilmainham Gaol (I walked, a bus would be better)
Dublin Castle
Book of Kells
Guinness Tour
James Joyce House
Christ Church

I would also recommend seeing some Irish Dancing.

I didn't really care for the Archaeological Museum though.