Best of Dublin
Things to do in Dublin this weekend
A curated shortlist of the best events, gigs, markets and days out across Dublin this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus the classics that are worth doing any weekend. Updated by the The Daily Dublin newsroom.
On this weekend
Great any weekend in Dublin
Pick 1
Walk the grounds of Trinity College
Wander the cobbled squares of Ireland's oldest university. The grounds are free; the Book of Kells and Long Room library are a paid add on if you fancy it.
Pick 2
Stroll and picnic in Phoenix Park
One of Europe's largest enclosed city parks, home to wild deer, the Papal Cross and long tree lined avenues. Free all year and best on a bright weekend morning.
Pick 3
Browse the National Gallery of Ireland
Free general admission to Irish and European masters, including works by Caravaggio, Vermeer and Jack B. Yeats. A perfect wet weather backup.
Pick 4
Coastal walk from Howth Head
Take the DART to Howth for a loop of the cliff path with views to Ireland's Eye, then reward yourself with fish and chips on the pier.
Pick 5
Sunday market at the Point Village or Temple Bar
Graze your way through Irish cheeses, oysters and fresh bread every Saturday, then browse the surrounding galleries and record shops.
Pick 6
Sea swim and sauna at the Forty Foot
A famous open water bathing spot below the James Joyce Tower. Bracing year round and completely free, with cafes nearby to thaw out.
More ideas
- Free tours and exhibitions at the National Museum of Ireland
- A pint and trad session in a Stoneybatter or Cow's Lane pub
- The Irish Museum of Modern Art gardens at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- Dun Laoghaire pier walk with an ice cream from Teddy's
- St Stephen's Green bandstand and lunchtime people watching
- Weekend riverside cycle along the Grand Canal