1. Delve into Dublin Theatre Festival
Autumn in Dublin is festival season with a packed calendar of events led by the world-class Dublin Theatre Festival (29 September – 16 October). Taking place in 20 venues across the city, the festival showcases the best of Irish theatre alongside exceptional international works. This year it will include 17 world premieres.
2. Visit Guinness Storehouse
If you’re a fan of the black stuff, a trip to the Guinness Storehouse is essential. Not only will you get a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, you’ll also uncover the history of the brew and its brand across seven floors finishing at the Gravity Bar which affords spectacular 360o views over Dublin.
3. Take a tour of Trinity College
Home of The Book of Kells, a beautifully illuminated Gospel manuscript and one of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures, Trinity College is not to be missed. Its barrel-vaulted Long Room library is one of the most photographed places in Dublin. The university also features strongly in the TV adaptations of Sally Rooney’s novels Normal People and Conversations with Friends.
4. Explore the Epic Museum
Epic, The Irish Emigration Museum, is one of Dublin’s top attractions and was voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction for three years running. It’s a fascinating, fully digital museum that explores the history of Irish emigration and the far-reaching influence of Irish people on the world.
5. Relish some retail
No city break is complete without a little retail therapy and Dublin has plenty to offer the shopper. From upmarket stores like Brown Thomas on Grafton Street to the city’s many bustling markets, such as George’s Street Arcade, there is lots to enjoy.