Grand Canal Dock Travel Guide
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Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
At the heart of the bustling Dublin theatre scene you will find the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Officially the largest theatre in Ireland, its opening in 2010 heralded a new era for theatre – not just in Dublin, but across Ireland. For the first time, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre allowed exceptional quality local and international theatrical productions to come to Ireland.

Grand Canal
Hike along this running stream through Ireland’s pleasant green countryside and stop for cruises, watersports and meals on barges.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #272727; -webkit-text-stroke: #272727}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}

Grand Canal Square
Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at Grand Canal Square. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.

Trinity College
Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.

St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.

Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.
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Other neighbourhoods around Grand Canal Dock

Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.

Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park.

Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.

City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Baggot Street
- St Stephen’s ‘Pepper Canister’ Church
- Trinity College
- St. Stephen's Green
- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Port
- Croke Park
- Aviva Stadium
- O'Connell Street
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- 3Arena
- Malahide Castle
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Emerald Park
- Dublin Zoo
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Phoenix Park
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Merrion Square
- Marlay Park
- Powerscourt Estate
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