Welcome to Dublin Castle
Constructed in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government. It is now a major government complex and a key tourist attraction. We hope you enjoy your visit.
Opening Times
Open all Year Round
Monday – Sunday and Public Holidays 09:45 – 17.45
Last admission at 17:15
Closed 25 – 27 December and 1 January
Average Length of Visit: Guided Tour 1 hour. Self Guided Tour 30 minutes.
Admission is by guided tour with a self guiding option also available.
The Castle Blog
Read the latest posts below, and click through to the full Castle Blog for all news updates.
The Dublin Castle Events Office Says Hello!
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...
Performing the 1916 Rising in Dublin Castle: The Crown and the Red Cross
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...
Welcome to the Dublin Castle Blog!
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...