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Welcome to Dublin Castle

Erected in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government. It is now a major government complex and a key tourist attraction. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Open Daily

We’re open seven days a week from 9:45 to 17:45 (last admission at 17:15). Tickets can be purchased on site at the Castle’s visitor reception desk in the State Apartments (upper courtyard) or can be booked online by clicking here.

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Click here to book your tickets online for a self-guiding visit of the State Apartments.

What’s On.

Splendour and Scandal: The Office of Arms at Dublin Castle @ State Apartments Galleries

Jun 29 2020 @ 9:45 am – Jan 24 2021 @ 5:15 pm

9:45 am

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For 150 years, from 1831 until 1981, the Office Arms was located at Dublin Castle, and this exhibition aims to explore its peculiar yet fascinating history during that time. It will look at the glamorous[...]

100 Years of Women in Politics and Public Life @ Coach House, ONLINE

Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

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Open: Wednesday to Sunday. Opening hours: 10am to 2pm and 3pm – 5pm. Closed from 2pm to 3pm. Closed: Monday and Tuesday. This Pop-Up Museum explores 100 years of women’s participation in politics and public[...]

From Animal Trails to Architectural Tours

Aug 24 – Sep 30 all-day

12:00 am

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Dublin Castle offers families and children a wide variety of activity sheets. Perfect for young artists and historians in the making, they can be used throughout the State Apartments or at home.

1920: Irish Trailblazers, national and transnational @ Online

Sep 22 – Oct 31 all-day

12:00 am

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Tuesday 22 Sept 2020 from 1pm to 2.15pm 1920: Irish Trailblazers, national and transnational With historians Kate O’Malley and Ann Marie O’Brien. Moderated by Sinead McCoole As part of the programme of the 100 Years[...]

Culture Unlocked @ Galleries in Dublin City

Sep 24 2020 – Jan 21 2021 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

As is the case with all heritage and cultural institutions in Dublin, Dublin Castle’s interiors are currently closed to the public. But remember that Dublin’s galleries are still open and eager to welcome you. Nothing[...]

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The Castle Blog

Read the latest posts below, and click through to the full Castle Blog for all news updates.

“Brilliant Star, Brilliant badge, Gold Badge, ORDER OF ST PATRICK, for the use of The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.”

Jul 13, 2020

By William Derham, Curator of 'Splendour & Scandal: The Office of Arms at Dublin Castle'. So reads the engraved lettering on the oval brass plate of an otherwise nondescript mahogany and brass-bound box. It is no bigger than a biscuit tin, and to some eyes little...

100 Years of Women in Politics and Public Life: Objects in Focus

May 27, 2020

Countess de Markievicz’s Despatch Bag I had no idea that she belonged to “the Castle lot”. By Evelyn Suttle, Guide & Information Officer This despatch bag belonged to Countess de Markievicz (1868-1927), and is said to have been used during the 1916 Easter Rising...

The Clock Tower Building & The State Stables

May 15, 2020

By Dr Aidan O’Boyle, Guide & Information Officer The Clock Tower Building, now the Chester Beatty Library. The Clock Tower Building is located directly behind the State Apartments, it is bounded to the east by the Castle Gardens and to the west by the Ship Street...