Sports and leisure activities Dublin

Budget & Tips

Dublin has a wealth of green spaces. On the north bank of the Liffey, Phoenix Park is the largest park in the city, and indeed in Europe. Other places to stroll include: St. Stephen's Green, Iveagh Gardens, Merrion Square, where Oscar Wilde's statue rests, the Garden of Remembrance and the War Memorial Garden, the National Botanic Gardens... For lovers of strolling and jogging!

What's very local

In addition to numerous walks in the capital's parks, it's possible to do as the locals do and get away from the city on a regular basis. Just a few stops on the DART (the local RER) and you're on the seaside, enjoying sumptuous hiking trails.

You can also enjoy a game of rugby, hurling or Gaelic soccer. At the stadium, if you can, with a local atmosphere that's usually overheated! And if you want the cheap version, you can go to the pub to watch the match..

Your documents please

It is important to find out beforehand, as many activities around Dublin, especially on the coast or at sea, require a minimum age of 12 to 16 years.

To be booked

You'll need to book in high season for outdoor activities outside the city. And if you want to see rugby at the Aviva Stadium, hurling or Gaelic soccer at Croke Park, book your tickets well in advance!

Main events

The 6 Nations Tournament, one of the biggest competitions in the world of rugby, the hurling and Gaelic soccer finals in the mythical Croke Park stadium in September or the Dublin Horse Show, a unique equestrian event that has been attracting more than 100,000 visitors every summer since 1868, are the competitions not to be missed during an Irish getaway.