Download D8 Culture Map
Culture Date with Dublin 8 has launched a cultural attractions map of the area. Explore all the great things there are to see and do in Dublin 8.
Dublin 8 Cultural Attractions Map
From medieval history to modern art, Dublin 8 is home to some of Ireland’s richest cultural and heritage sites, many of which are within walking distance of one another. Download the map below or pick one up at tourist offices in Dublin City Centre. You will also find them at participating locations and local hotels.
Explore all the great things there are to see and do in Dublin 8.
Download the other maps
Download The Liberties Map and Visitor Guide and discover the attractions and history of The Liberties for yourself. The guide includes two hour-long walking routes.
- Industrial Dublin: Past and Present - Learn about the crafts and enterprises that made this area the powerhouse of Victorian Dublin and explore some of Ireland’s best surviving industrial archaeology in the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’ brewing and distilling district.
- The Design Trail - Discover some of the area’s glass masterpieces, to moving pietas, to a spark of genius that brings you the perfect pint, it’s all here in Dublin 8.
Looking to go farther afield? A visit to Kilmainham and Inchicore is highly recommended - they’re among the city’s most historic urban villages.
The Kilmainham and Inchicore map and guide will introduce you to Kilmainham Gaol and Richmond Barracks, with their connections to Ireland’s national struggle and fight for independence, the elegant Royal Hospital Kilmainham incorporating the Irish Museum of Modern Art, and the beautiful Irish National War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge, as well as beautiful parks and amenities. Make a visit today.
Download the Liberties Distilleries Trail Map.
Welcome to Dublin’s ‘Golden Triangle’. Follow The Liberties Distilleries Trail map and guide to uncover the stories from The Liberties’ 19th century heyday of brewing and distilling, and take time to sample the delights of some of the area’s more recent arrivals.
The cosmopolitan city of Dublin is a modern hive of buzz and activity, packed full of trendy restaurants, bars and cafés. But scratch the surface of its vibrant streets, lanes and alleyways and you’ll find a rich and compelling history just waiting to be explored.
Join Visit Dublin as we explore The Dubline Trail. Head out yourself and follow along with the audio guide to each stop of this trail in the corresponding map, click on 'View Route' and away you go.
Weave Your Way Through The Liberties
The Liberties Weavers have created and published a free walking tour of The Liberties that celebrates the area’s rich weaving and textile tradition. Featuring three interconnected routes and over 30 points of interest, the interactive guide tells the history of weaving in the area and highlights various buildings and places connected with the trade.
A new Dublin Literary self-guided tour was produced and published by the annual Jonathan Swift Festival.
Dublin, the city where Swift spent most of his life, is brimming with history and literary inspiration. This self guided walking tour (centred between Dublin 8 and Dublin 2) explores the places associated with the renowned author and satirist, Jonathan Swift.
Download and Explore the guide
This self guided audio tour of The Liberties was created by Jack Redmond.
The tour starts in front of the Lord Edward, a historical pub opposite Christ Church Cathedral, in Temple Bar. From there, you’ll wind your way through the Liberties’ back alleys and side streets to see lovingly maintained monuments, churches and red-bricked terraced homes.
There are plenty of walking tours across our beautiful Dublin 8 district.
Check out our walking tours listing here to find out more ways you can explore D8!
