Collections and research
By Dr Myles Campbell, Collections and Research ‘Sacred places are protected from spoliation; they are steeped in the hopes and sufferings of those who have fought for them. And they belong to others who are yet to be.’ Roger Scruton Working in Collections and...
Dublin Castle Events
By Christiaan Feehan, Event Manager Did you know the Hibernia Conference Centre is for the most part a subterranean complex? It’s also one of the more modern additions to the upper courtyard in Dublin Castle, constructed as it was in the late 1980s in...
Dublin Castle Events
By Christiaan Feehan, Event Manager People often remark what an amazing place Dublin Castle must be to work in, and it’s something you could easily take for granted, so I consciously make an effort to look around and take a moment to take it in. I...
Dublin Castle Events
By Jennifer Laverty, Head Guide 2016 was a seminal year for the Irish government. The commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising was one of the most important in the history of the State. National institutions such as RTÉ and the Abbey Theatre had programmed an entire...
Uncategorized
Our new website is the perfect opportunity to launch a blog which will allow us to share with you the many stories from the Castle. We hope that you will enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at what we do across a wide range of departments. The diversity of our activities...