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what to see and do Irish Whiskey Museum The Natio
nal Maritime Museum Irish whiskey is fast becoming one of the most popular spirits across the World. The Irish Whiskey Museum, based in the heart of Dublin City in a historic building on Grafton Street, tells the complete history of Irish whiskey and its importance in Ireland’s turbulent past. Independent of all distilleries, the Museum offers guided tours throughout four rooms each themed to represent a different period in Irish history. Finish the tour by becoming a true whiskey connoisseur with an interactive tasting and then head down to the in-house bar and whiskey store, where there are over 100 different types of whiskey available. Irish Whiskey Museum, 119 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 +353 1 5250970 irishwhiskeymuseum.ie info@irishwhiskeymuseum.ie The Museum is housed in Dún Laoghaire’s 180-year-old Mariners’ Church, opposite the DLR Lexicon. Experienced guides will bring you on a voyage of discovery enthralling you with stories of heroism, war and disasters at sea. You will learn about maritime history, exploration, navigation, radio, deep-sea cable technology, nature and art inspired by the sea and relevant to the school syllabus. See the revolving Bailey Optic, try the electrified steam engine and pause to reflect at the Titanic exhibit, the Royal Navy prisoner’s docks and the war memorial. Try sailor’s knots, learn how they lift heavy weights and much more. what to see and do Haigh Terrace, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (01) 280 0969 Glasnevin Cemetery & Museum Glasnevin Cemetery is one of Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions, covering 124 acres of glorious parkland with plenty to appreciate – perfect for those interested in exploring the legacies of Ireland’s heroes. Take a tour through a hauntingly gorgeous Victorian Garden cemetery; each tour guide is passionate about sharing their love of history and telling stories of Ireland’s complex and fascinating heritage through interactive, dramatic re-enactments and daily walking tours. Open: 10am – 5pm daily Tours with Re-enactment at 2:30pm daily Adults €13, Seniors (60+) & Students €10, Family Ticket (2+2) €29; (2+4) €35 Includes: guided tour, entrance to museum and exhibitions area, re-enactment, genealogy voucher worth €5.00 and 10% discount in the Tower Café Finglas road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 01 882 6550 museum@glasnevintrust.ie 18 Francis Bacon Studio Francis Bacon Studio The S Francis Bacon was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his bold, grotesque, emotionally charged, raw imagery. In 1998, six years after his death, The Hugh Lane secured the donation of his studio from the artist’s heir John Edwards. The team comprised archaeologists who made the survey and elevation drawings of the small studio, mapping out the spaces and locations of the objects and conservators and curators who tagged and packed each of the items, including the dust. The walls, doors floor and ceiling were also removed. The relocated studio opened to the public in 2001. Over 7,000 items were found and these were catalogued on a specially designed database. This pain-staking exercise resulted in this fascinating permanent homage and insight Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Charlemont House , Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 t: 0 1 222 5550 Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Charlemont House , Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 (01) 222 5550 hughlane.ie hughlane.ie Francis Bacon was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his bold, grotesque, emotionally charged, raw imagery. In 1998, six years after his death, The Hugh Lane secured the donation of his studio from the artist’s heir John Edwards. The team comprised archaeologists who made the survey and elevation drawings of the small studio, mapping out the spaces and locations of the objects and conservators and curators who tagged and packed each of the items, including the dust. The walls, doors floor and ceiling were also removed. The relocated studio opened to the public in 2001. Over 7,000 items were found and these were catalogued on a specially designed database. This pain-staking exercise resulted in this fascinating permanent homage and insight into the minds of one of our landmark artists. Admission is free. into the minds of one of our landmark artists. Admission is free. The Spo The Sp Grafton live gam er you a friendly 6am, 7 n 6am, 7 Over 18 Anne’s L 01 70306 d4