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56 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dublin, Ireland

Updated November 11, 2025
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A Bird Never Flew On One Wing is Harry Kernoff’s most well-known work.

The Artist Who Turned Dublin's Pubs Into Galleries

Harry Kernoff found inspiration and camaraderie in the city's watering holes.
by Ailbhe MacMahon
Spoiler alert: The Irish Crown Jewels have never been found.

The Greatest Unsolved Heist in Irish History

Scandal, conspiracy, and cover-ups in the theft of the "Irish Crown Jewels" from Dublin Castle.
by Dan Nosowitz
This is one of four statues that until recently stood outside the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin.

A Dublin Hotel Removed Four Statues and Sparked a Historical Debate

The sculptures depict Egyptian and Nubian women, and may reference slavery.
by Giulia Heyward
The pub, pictured circa 1990.

How a Dublin Pub Became a Haunt for Gravediggers and Ghosts Alike

The watering hole sits next to a cemetery and has stories to match.
by Valentina Valentini
A chorus line of statuettes at Dublin Mouldings.

The Alluring Statuette Dividing Dublin

The "Lady on the Rock" sculpture sits in windows all over town. But what does it mean?
by John Kelly
Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
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