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A family-friendly neighborhood, Castleknock is known for being economical and relaxing, while offering convenient options for restaurants and bars. Castleknock's hotels and holiday apartments make a great home base for venturing out into the greater Dublin area.

Sightseeing around Castleknock

Sights like Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum, Irish Museum of Modern Art, and Collins Barracks offer insight into the local culture. Castleknock Castle, Aras an Uachtarain, and Royal Hospital Kilmainham are some local landmarks. National Aquatic Centre, Dublin Zoo, and Clondalkin Leisure Centre are family favorites.

Popular activities in the area include golfing, shopping, and swimming. Tolka Park, Harold's Cross Stadium, and Croke Park are great places to catch a game or event. Dip your toes in the water and soak up the sun at Sandymount Beach, Dollymount Beach, and Donabate Beach. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Phoenix Park, War Memorial Gardens, or National Botanic Gardens. For retail therapy, consider Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, and Jervis Shopping Center, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Hermitage Golf Club, Lucan Golf Club, and Newlands Golf Club.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as Guinness Storehouse, Christ Church Cathedral, and Garden of Remembrance. You can also visit Drimnagh Castle, Glasnevin Cemetery, and Old Jameson Distillery.

Getting around Castleknock

To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Dublin Castleknock Station is the closet train station, but Dublin Coolmine Station and Dublin Navan Road Parkway Station are also nearby.

Castleknock is 6.7 miles (10.7 km) from the airport in Dublin (DUB).