Throughout the year, visitors to Dublin are spoilt for choice for things to go and see, and there are tonnes of attractions to take up your time during the day.
The centre of the city is Dublin castle, with many interesting features, most notably several ancient area that were recently uncovered by flooding to reveal some fascinating pre 13th century building work.
Phoenix Park is one of the largest city parks in the world, and is home to many wild animals and plenty of lovely scenery. It's a great place to chill out during sunny days, and there are plenty of well-marked walks to help you explore.
Trinity College first opened its doors in 1592, and is one of the oldest seats of learning in the world, celebrated former students include Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, and Dracula's creator Bram Stoker, and it is said that their ghosts wander the corridors late at night.
The Book of Kells, a Celtic manuscript over 1200 years old is the star attraction in the Old library at the university, but there are many parts of the campus open to the public.