Local Attractions
Croke Park
Etihad Skyline tours operate on a first come, first served basis. Advanced online booking is advised, particularly at busy times such as during the summer months.
For further information on making a booking:
E-mail skyline@crokepark.ie or Phone + 353 1 819 2323.
For group booking information, please see the Groups section of this website.
Free GAA Museum entry included with every Etihad Skyline ticket purchased.
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
A 10 min walk from Acara House is the famous Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum. From the ordinary to the truly extraordinary, these people such as Daniel O’Connell, Michael Collins, Padraig Pearse, and other famous people helped shape the Ireland of today. Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum are both the guardians and storytellers for over 1.5 million people. Enjoy a 10% discount on entry when you stay at The Abberley House.
The National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens is noted for its fine plant collections holding over 15,000 plant species and cultivars from a variety of habitats from all around the world. Famous for its exquisitely restored and planted glasshouses, notably the Turner Curvilinear Range and the Great Palm House, both recipients of the Europa Nostra award for excellence in conservation architecture.
www.botanicgardens.ie
The Casino Marino
The Casino was designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont. It is one of the finest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe.
Located at : Cherry mount Crescent, off Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3
www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/CasinoMarino
Kilmainham Gaol
One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland’s emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s. Attractions include a major exhibition detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual show. Tours may be arranged for visitors with special needs by prior arrangement.
www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/KilmainhamGaol
Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours
Pat Liddy is a well-known Dublin historian, author and artist who has developed a unique walking tour service for Dublin. Covering the inner city and, by advance request, the coastal villages, waterways, hills and intriguing suburbs, the tours are compiled by Pat Liddy himself based on his years of experience, historical research and the collection of anecdotal and legendary stories of Ireland’s Capital City
Guinness Storehouse
An incredible journey through the history and making of GUINNESS, immerse yourself in the illustrious history of GUINNESS and its Irish heritage.
Temple Bar
Temple Bar is reputed to be Dublin’s “bohemian quarter” – it certainly is full of entertainment, art and culinary action.
It has a huge and diverse amount of restaurants, pubs, art and entertainment venues and is the center of Dublin’s nightlife and has a vibrant atmosphere in evenings and at night.
*Special offers do not apply when there is a special event on
ACARA HOUSE ,
Fergal & liz McGauran,
5 UPPER SAINT COLUMBAS ROAD, DRUMCONDRA, DUBLIN 9 IRELAND
PHONE 0879003440/8300058, EMAIL ACARAHOUSEDUBLIN@GMAIL.COM
