| It is true that deep pockets are required for | | | | as old manuscripts, paintings and books from all |
| many things when visiting Dublin however don't let | | | | over the world. You can also view Egyptian |
| that put you off as there are still plenty of tourist | | | | papyrus texts and copies of the Qur'an. |
| attractions which can be seen for free within the | | | | The Dublin City Gallery is located in north central |
| city. | | | | Dublin in Parnell Square. This year sees the |
| The home of the president of Ireland can be | | | | centenary of Francis Bacon who was a renowned |
| visited on Saturdays only. Free tickets can be | | | | Irish figurative artist. In 2001 Bacon's workspace |
| obtained from the Visitor Centre in the Phoenix | | | | was moved from London to Dublin. A recent |
| Park. The official title of the home is Áras | | | | article by the guardian described it as artwork |
| an Uachtaráin. Visiting times are between | | | | you must see before you die along with another |
| 10.15 and 4pm on Saturdays. | | | | piece of art you can see in this space - The Eve |
| Dublin is a city with no shortage of historical | | | | of Saint Agnes by Harry Clarke. Bacon will be |
| churches to visit. Whitefriar Street Church is | | | | celebrated throughout 2009 with a run of |
| certainly one which is worth seeing. It was built in | | | | exhibitions which areal free of charge. |
| 1825 and is renowned for its altars as well as its | | | | A huge part of Ireland's often troubled history is |
| shrines. The church is home to the remains of | | | | the GPO (Grand Post Office) located in the centre |
| St.Valentine which was a present from Pope | | | | of O'Connell St in the heart of Dublin City. It was |
| Gregory to the Irish priest Fr Spratt. | | | | built in 1814 and became headquarters for the |
| Here you can also see the Our Lady of Dublin | | | | Irish Volunteers during the 1916 rising. Bullet holes |
| statue which is considered to be the guardian of | | | | from the time can still be seen in the building. |
| the city. The Well of St Albert of Sicily is said to | | | | These are just a few of the things that can be |
| have healing powers. Try get to the church on a | | | | done for free in Dublin city. Other free options |
| Sunday morning at 11.30 as the choir is well worth | | | | worth considering are Farmleigh House, the |
| hearing. | | | | Government Buildings, Howth Coastal Path, the |
| The Chester Beatty Library was voted the | | | | Botanic Gardens, the National Library of Ireland, |
| European Museum of the Year in 2002 and the | | | | the Irish Jewish Museum and Irish Museum of |
| Irish Museum of the Year in 2000. It is located in | | | | Modern Art. |
| Dublin Castle and always has plenty of exhibitions | | | | So as you can see a holiday in Dublin is possible |
| worth visiting. | | | | on a tight budget. |
| There are items of immense historical value such | | | | |