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 guided tours of Dublin Castle or for self-guiding.

What’s On.

Delivering Justice: The Law Courts in Dublin Castle @ Gothic Room, State Apartments

Aug 12 2019 @ 9:45 am – Mar 29 2020 @ 5:15 pm

9:45 am

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Between 1923 and 1931, Dublin Castle’s State Apartments were transformed into courtrooms and temporarily housed the first sittings of Ireland’s Supreme and High Courts. This exhibition – which includes some unique images of the Castle[...]

100 Years of Women in Politics and Public Life @ Coach House Gallery, Dublin Castle Gardens

Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – May 4 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

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This Pop-Up Museum explores 100 years of women’s participation in politics and public life in Ireland. The exhibition shines a spotlight on the stories of very familiar and less well known women, who have contributed[...]

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100 Years of Women in Politics and Public Life: Tour for visually impaired visitors *Postponed* @ Coach House Gallery, Dublin Castle Gardens

Mar 1 @ 3:00 pm – Mar 7 @ 4:00 pm

3:00 pm

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Audio-description of selected objects in the exhibition with Fala Buggy. Suitable for both visually impaired and sighted audiences. A date for this event will be confirmed in the first week of March. Please e-mail dublincastleeducation@opw.ie[...]

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

Mar 16 @ 9:45 am – Aug 16 @ 5:15 pm

9:45 am

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The Office of Arms was, and in some senses still is, the oldest office of state in Ireland. Established in 1552 as the Office of Ulster King of Arms, for almost 400 years it granted[...]

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Irish Chamber Orchestra: Orient & Occident @ The Printworks

Mar 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

7:30 pm

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Irish Chamber Orchestra Fazil Say Director, Piano Katherine Hunka Director, Violin Anna Devin Soprano ORIENT & OCCIDENT Fazil Say Silk Road Mozart Ruhe sanft mein holdes Leben from Zaide Fazil Say Black Earth Mozart Ch’io mi scordi di te, KV 505 Fazil Say Four Arias[...]

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Irish Chamber Orchestra: Strings Attached @ The Printworks

Apr 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

7:30 pm

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Irish Chamber Orchestra Katherine Hunka Director, Violin Nicola Sweeney Violin Christian Elliott Cello Malachy Robinson Double Bass STRINGS ATTACHED Schnittke Moz-Art à la Haydn Schubert Rondo for Violin and String Orchestra, D. 438 Ian Wilson Seventh Seal Concerto for cello, double bass and string[...]

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The Castle Blog

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

11 June 1924: Opening Ireland’s Law Courts

Jul 3, 2019

By Evan McGuigan, Guide & Information OfficerWhen it comes to Dublin landmarks, none are more synonymous with the Irish judicial system than the Four Courts. Located on Inns Quay, it has housed Ireland’s law courts since 1802 and remains a key feature...

The Birth of Modernism in Irish Art 1920 – 1960

Apr 27, 2019

By David Britton, Curator of 'The Birth of Modernism in Irish Art 1920 – 1960’ Isolated on the Western fringes of Europe it took time for the influence of early 20th century European developments in art to reach these shores. This exhibition explores the development...

Why does the Surface Matter?

Mar 27, 2019

By Liz Cooper Independent curator and Development Manager for Design-Nation Every two years the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland convenes an international panel of craft and design experts to select the best contemporary craft and design of Irish origin. In late...