5 things to do in Dublin
Visit the National Leprechaun Museum
Visit the National Leprechaun MuseumThe leprechaun is an intrinsic part of Irish folklore and a visit to the National Leprechaun Museum is a must, especially if you love listening to stories. Located in the heart of Dublin, follow a storyteller from the museum and travel deep into this magical world. Gather around to learn about Irish stories and Irish history in the 'Map Room'; walk into the 'Small Room', a room that was the average size of an Irish cottage up until the 20th century where most dark Irish story-telling took place; climb up the high chairs to feel what it's like living in a leprechaun-sized world; take a journey to the end of the rainbow to see if the elusive crock of gold really exists and hear stories about the fairies and changelings at 'Fairy Hill'. Irish story-telling is very much a night time passtime, so gather under the moonlight for some more stories before you pose for a selfie with Seamus the six-foot leprechaun in the museum gift shop.
Explore the Little Museum of Dublin
Whisper a prayer at St. Patrick's CathedralBuilt between 1220 and 1260 in honour of Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of the few survivors from the medieval city of Dublin. Today, the National Cathedral for the Church of Ireland, it is also the largest in the country. It stands adjacent to the well, where according to tradition, St. Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. Learn about the building's history, and visit Dean Jonathan Swift's burial site as well as the six Celtic grave slabs, which are over a thousand years old. You can also attend one of the services at the cathedral at the start and end of each day
Devour some pub grub
Shop till you dropLocated on Upper Abbey Street with stores like Mothercare, Bershka, Forever 21, Dorothy Perkins, Next, Topshop, Argos, Boots and much more, Jervis Shopping Centre has something for everyone. You can also check out Blackrock Shopping Centre, Bloomfields Shopping Centre as well as stop at House of Ireland to buy Waterford crystal and Irish clothing and Celtic jewellery amongst other things. You can also head to Kilkenny for Irish-designed products.