Bona Ventura

Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green · Dublin

Mansion House

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The official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin since 1715, where the first Dáil Éireann met from 1919 to 1922. It is not generally open, but Dubliners come every December for the Live Animal Crib, a Christmas tradition.

Address
Dawson Street, Dublin 2
Hours
Not generally open to the public (Visit Dublin)
Price
Free (exterior)
Price level
€

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Good to know

  • Inside only on Culture Night (September) and special open days.
  • The Christmas crib with live animals is a family ritual in December.

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