Top Things to do in County Dublin
8 Bodies of Water in County Dublin That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in County Dublin, Ireland including Royal Canal Dublin, River Dodder, Grand Canal, Ward River Valley Park, Bulloch Harbour, River Liffey, Blessington Street Park (The Basin), The Forty Foot.
Restaurants in County Dublin
1. Royal Canal Dublin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By porterIreland - Dublin, Ireland
We had a gorgeous walk along the Royal Canal today, starting by taking the train from Dublin to Maynooth and then walking back from Maynooth along the Royal Canal as far as Leixlip from where we took the train back to Dublin. We were lucky enough to come across a Crane on the canal bank and we were able to observe in close proximity. The weather was very favourable. It’s possible to walk all the way to Dublin and also to head the other way.
2. River Dodder
3. Grand Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By xerxesranderia - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Got lucky with the awesome weather walking the canal route today. Covered about 5.4kms and loved every but of it. Passed by the canal boat restaraunt as well but they were anchored. Plenty of choices for food and a pint along the way have a lovely walk around. May the luck of the Irish be with you and hope you get GREAT weather too.
4. Ward River Valley Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By muhammadbilalk2014
Wonderful park with a river running through it also And has wonderful kids play area too and exercise machines as well. Would definitely recommend this place to any one interested in evening stroll
5. Bulloch Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Very original feel to this little harbour that’s overlooked by Bullock Castle. Boat rental available. Saw some seals in the harbour the other night.
6. River Liffey
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 763 reviews
This large river runs through the heart of Dublin and divides the city's North and South sides.
Reviewed By johnmN5785EK - Lyon, France
The River Liffey is a central feature and reference point for everything happening in Dublin. As the Thames does for London, the Liffey divides the city of Dublin into the Northside and the Southside; without wishing to offend any sections of society it is fair to say that the southside is more affluent with the northside being more friendly and congenial. There are numerous beautiful bridges that span The Liffey, with perhaps the Ha'penny bridge and O’Connell Bridge being the most famous. More additions include the Samuel Beckett Bridge (2009) and Rosie Hackett Bridge (2014). The James Joyce Bridge (2003), joins the south quays to Blackhall Place on the north side, and was opened on Bloomsday, June 16, 2003, in in honour of Joyce’s famous novel, Ulysses that was set in Dublin on 16 June 1904. So, as well as accommodating quite relentless vehicular traffic, today the bridges are a source of inspiration for writers, lovers, and countless Dublin poets!. It is always a joy to check out the new buildings emerging in the skyline, while travelling along the Quays, including the barrel-shaped convention centre in the relatively new financial district, and the multicoloured buildings along the Liffey boardwalk. The Custom House is a striking older building on the south bank and St. Pauls Roman Catholic Church towers above the nearby apartment accommodation on the northside. When the weather is good but it is indeed a joy to walk along the river banks, and check out the range of buildings and bridges. A number of artworks are located along the quays include the Famine Memorial Statues (near the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and the World Hunger Stone. The river is frequently referenced in popular culture (e.g. by Radiohead group) and is the subject matter (as far as the Professors can surmise, so far) for the impenetrable last major work of Joyce, Finnegan’s Wake.
7. Blessington Street Park (The Basin)
8. The Forty Foot
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Judy0634 - Wellington, New Zealand
waling into the Irish Sea at the Forty Foot is a 'breathtaking' experience. It is so cold that it really did take my breath away monetarily. Then I recovered and swam for a bit. I'll do it again though
