The heart of Ireland's capital.
DART trains alight at three city centre stops: Connolly Station, Tara Street and Pearse Street.
Whether on foot or using the excellent transport links like the Luas light rail system and bus routes, visitors can reach a multitude of interesting sights and attractions.
Connolly Station was opened originally in 1844, when it was known as Amiens Street Station. It has since developed into one of the most important railway stations in the country, serving dozens of routes and catering for enormous numbers of passengers every day.
It is well-known for its striking exterior and the Italianate tower located in the centre is a particular focal point. The station itself has a colourful history.
It took a direct hit from a German bomb in 1941. In 1966, the station was renamed Connolly Station, in honour of the Irish freedom fighter, James Connolly who was executed after the 1916 rising.
Connolly Station is very conveniently located for making transport connections, with its own Luas stop and the Busáras station located nearby too.
During the 1990s, the station was completely revamped, making the station hall area much more spacious and adding a cafe and bar.
Tara Street is named after Tara, the home of the ancient High Kings of Ireland. It has a firm place in historic events including the Easter Rising and the former base of the Dublin Fire Brigade was located here.
Tara Street’s railway station dates from 1891.
The Pearse Street DART Station is located on Westland Row in the heart of the city, The thororoughfare is also steeped in history.
Irish revolutionaries, Patrick and William Pearse were born at 27 Pearse Street and this is where the street gets its name. Both brothers were executed for their role in the Easter Rising in 1916.
The street was formerly called Great Brunswick Street. The DART station itself has an interesting heritage.
It opened in 1834 as Westland Row Station and was the city terminus of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, the first commuter line in the world.
The station was renamed in 1966 after the Pearse brothers, as part of the Easter Rising 50th anniversary celebrations.
The street is one of the longest streets in Dublin and is flanked by College Street at its western end and the world famous Trinity College at its southern side.
In the following section, a multitude of things to do and see in the city centre will be outlined, from museums to galleries, heritage sites to monuments, theatres to shopping. There is something for everyone in Dublin’s ‘Fair City!’
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