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How to plan a literary walking tour through Dublin

Discover the city that’s inspired many literary classics on a tour of the Irish capital.

1. Dublin Writers Museum

It’s 100 years since James Joyce’s Ulysses was published. In honour of this, get your bookish bearings at Dublin Writers Museum , an old-school property full of belongings from titans of Irish literature — Samuel Beckett’s old telephone and a letter from Brendan Behan berating the local press among them. Yes, most of those represented here are male and deceased, but a gander in these Georgian rooms is a good grounding for any literary layover in the city.  

2.   Gutter Bookshop

Oscar Wilde’s aphorism — “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars” — has inspired the Gutter Bookshop , a 20-minute stroll from the Dublin Writers Museum, in Temple Bar. Big windows bring natural light onto a carefully curated mix of classics, staff picks, works by modern Irish authors such as Sally Rooney and Rónán Hession, and titles for younger readers, too. Perhaps the gutter isn’t the worst place to be, after all.  

3.   Museum of   Literature Ireland

Nicknamed ‘MoLI’ (and pronounced ‘Molly’, a nod to Molly Bloom, from Ulysses), the Museum of   Literature Ireland is an interactive celebration of writing. Alongside traditional draws such as ‘Copy No 1’ of Ulysses, you’ll find space for child-friendly displays, female and young adult authors, a secret garden and a very good cafe. Centenary anniversary events of Joyce’s novel include ‘Love, says Bloom’, a look at the Joyce family’s love of music.  

4.   Sweny’s Pharmacy

Cross St Stephen’s Green via the Oscar Wilde statue and head to Sweny’s , a   Victorian pharmacy that features in Ulysses, when Leopold Bloom muses, “Smell almost cure you like the dentist’s doorbell.” The mahogany shelves, dusty bottles and old dispensary drawers remain, but it’s no longer a chemist; today, volunteers host readings. It’s a wonderfully eccentric, unscripted and passionate place to spend time — just be prepared for plenty   of good conversation.

5.   Bewley’s Café Theatre

Stop off at a literary pub such as Mulligan’s or Davy Byrnes or, better still, combine a cuppa at this famous Grafton Street cafe with a short show upstairs. Since 1999, Bewley’s Café Theatre has carved out a niche with classic one-acts by the likes of George Bernard Shaw and Seán O’Casey, as well as modern Irish and emerging writers (Gemma Kane and Catríona Daly, for example). There’s an emphasis on comedy and good craic, with shows from 1-2pm.  

6.   The Old Library

A hop across the cobbles of Trinity College takes you to this bewitching temple to the written word, The Old Library . Some 200,000 volumes are stacked beneath the barrel-vaulted oak ceiling and a separate exhibition showcases the Book of Kells, whose ninth-century illustrations still dazzle in the age of screens. A major redevelopment sees the library close from 2023 to 2026 (the Book of Kells will be temporarily rehoused), so book a slot ahead online.

Published in the May 2022 issue of   National Geographic Traveller (UK)

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Self-Guided Dublin Literary Walking Tour

Trinity Trails Tour Guide

11 min read • 19 August 2024

Join me on a tour of seven literary treasures in Dublin.

This self-guided literary walking tour begins at the front gates of Trinity College and ends at the back gate.

We will follow in the footsteps of famous Irish writers writers including Jonathan Swift, William Butler Yeats, Patrick Kavanagh, the illustrious James Joyce and the Nobel laureates, Seamus Heaney and Samuel Beckett. 

This self-guided walk can take an entire day depending on how long you decide to immerse yourself in each stop. Alternatively, you could complete the tour in 2-3 hours.

If you have the time, I encourage you to spread the tour over a few days to fully enjoy all it has to offer.

I have included helpful links throughout this blog, to allow you to check directions and visitor opening hours.

You might also like to bookmark this useful Google Map guide that includes all of the stops on our Dublin literary walking tour.

Stop 1: Trinity College Dublin

Directions : Front Gate at Trinity College Dublin , College Green

As you walk under arch at the front gate of Trinity, you will see two lofty bronze statues that stand looking out over College Green. 

These are two former alumni, Oliver Goldsmith (noted essayist) and Samuel Burke (a famous political prose writer). 

Samuel Burke was co-founder of the College Historical Society (known as the Hist) which is the oldest student society in the world.

The historic Old Library lies adjacent to Trinity’s Front Square. It is a stunning example of 18th century architecture and took over twenty years to complete. 

Although the Old Library is currently under redevelopment , it remains open to visitors and some of the works that usually live on the library shelves include:

• Autobiographical sermons from Jonathan Swift (Trinity alumnus) a satirist and author of Gulliver’s Travels.
• Drafts from the work of playwright JM Synge.
• A signed copy of Waiting for Godot written by Samuel Beckett in 1952.
• Private letters and papers donated to the library from contemporary alumni such as John Banville and Jennifer Johnson.

The central treasure of the Old Library is of course the Book of Kells, a highly significant ceremonial manuscript dating from the early medieval monastic world. 

The Book of Kells contains the Four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ, richly illustrated  with intricate symbolism. 

Known as one of Ireland’s greatest cultural treasures, it is a literary gem not to be missed. 

If you want to make the most of your visit, I recommend visiting early morning, just after the Old Library opens its doors. Enhance your experience by opting for the full Book of Kells Experience ticket which gives you access to an immersive, digital exhibition that brings the Book of Kells to life like never before.

Afterwards, I recommend heading in the direction of New Square.

On the way, you will pass House 39 and House 40. In his undergraduate days, Beckett lived in House 39, and when he returned to Trinity College as a French lecturer, he resided in House 40. 

One Trinity’s more recent graduates is Sally Rooney, author of Normal People. You might spot locations from iconic scenes in the Normal People series during your stroll.

On your way out of New Square, head past the Samuel Beckett Theatre . This famous theatre was constructed in 1995 from Irish oak. 

If you happen to visit on a sunny day, you will see the wood gleaming in the sun. Be sure to check what’s on if you wish to attend a production. 

Next on our tour, head toward the rugby pitch and continue on to the adjacent college park. Close to the park is the Anatomy and Physiology Building. 

A famous past student of Trinity Medical School was Oliver St. John Gogarty. As a companion of James Joyce, it is widely believed he was the inspiration for the character of Buck Mulligan in Ulysses.

Stop 2: National Library of Ireland

Directions : National Library of Ireland , Kildare Street

On our second stop, the tour takes us from the back gate of Trinity to the National Library on Kildare Street. 

Inside, there is a free permanent exhibition dedicated to William Butler Yeats. 

Yeats was an influential figure in both Irish and English literature, renowned for his contributions to poetry and drama. 

He played a crucial role in the Irish Literary Revival, a cultural movement that sought to promote Irish literature and heritage. 

Yeats co-founded the Abbey Theatre, which became an important institution for Irish drama and a platform for emerging playwrights. 

His poetry was characterised by its symbolic imagery and exploration of themes such as mysticism, love, and Irish identity. 

He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, highlighting his influence and legacy as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. 

The exhibition features original manuscripts of Yeats’s beloved poems like “The Lake Isle of Inisfree” and “Easter, 1916,” his Nobel Prize medal, personal artifacts including school reports and intimate photographs of the author’s life. 

The exhibition was made possible by the Yeats family’s generous donation to the National Library of Ireland.

The audio-visual materials and the absorbing multimedia experience make it an unmissable part of any Irish literary walking tour. Make sure to check out what’s on during your visit.

Stop 3:  Patrick Kavanagh’s statue

Directions : Patrick Kavanagh Statue , Wilton Terrace

After leaving the National Library, turn left onto Kildare Street and then left again onto Baggott Street. 

Here, we remember the famous Monaghan poet Patrick Kavanagh, a chronicler of Dublin’s life. We will walk in the direction of his famous statue on Wilton Terrace.

Kavanagh was well known in some of Dublin’s oldest pubs, but the Bailey on Duke Street, may the one with the most significance. While it is not in the direction you are walking, it may be a good spot to bookmark for a beverage at the end of your tour.

Originally a hospital, it later became a pub known for attracting prominent literary figures, especially during the 1950s and 1960s under the proprietorship of John Ryan, founder of Envoy Magazine. 

Ryan’s influence brought writers like Patrick Kavanagh, Brendan Behan, Brian O’Nolan, Samuel Beckett, and J.P. Donleavy to the Bailey, making it a cultural hub.

Notably, it was here Patrick Kavanagh asked Luke Kelly to set his famous poem “On Raglan Road” to music. 

Continuing along to the bottom of Baggott Street, we head to the banks of the Grand Canal.

Kavanagh found solace and inspiration here after a near-death experience, writing about the redemptive power of this environment.

At the bridge on Baggot Street, we pause to recall Parson’s Bookshop, a literary landmark and meeting place for writers like Brendan Behan, Flann O’Brien, Liam O’Flaherty, and Kavanagh himself, for over forty years. Finally, as we approach Wilton Terrace, we arrive at the Patrick Kavanagh statue, a tribute to the poet who found so much of his creative inspiration along these very banks.

Stop 4: St Stephen’s Green

Directions : St Stephen’s Green Park

Continue walking along the canal until you reach the corner of Leeson Street. 

Turn right onto Leeson Street and proceed until you arrive at St. Stephen’s Green, a Victorian park at the heart of Dublin.

Once a marshy area used for executions, the Green is now adorned with statues and memorials. 

Take time to explore the Robert Emmet statue on the west side and the Wolfe Tone statue on the east, both notable Trinity College alumni and political icons. 

As you stand near the Shelbourne Hotel, note that it was here in 1922 that the Irish Constitution was drafted under the supervision of Michael Collins, even as fighting raged during the 1916 Easter Rising.

You could also stop at the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) for stunning exhibitions on Irish literature.

After you leave take a moment to imagine Café Cairo, a vibrant literary and political meeting place that once stood where Stephen’s Green shopping centre is.

Notable regulars included Irish novelist and poet James Stephens, and Charles Bewley, whose family owned the famous Bewley’s café on Grafton Street. 

We recommend stopping here for some food or refreshments.

Stop 5 : Seamus Heaney Exhibition

Directions : Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again , Westmoreland Street

We continue our journey past lively buskers and vibrant street florists towards Grafton Street. 

Our next stop awaits at the Seamus Heaney Exhibition in the Bank of Ireland, just across from Trinity College.

This free exhibition, titled “Listen Now Again,” invites us to immerse ourselves in the world of Seamus Heaney. 

Accompanied by Heaney’s gentle voice, we explore an extensive archive donated by the Heaney Family to the National Library. 

Inside, you’ll discover a rich tapestry of personal letters, diary entries, photos, artefacts, and multimedia recordings. 

These elements reveal both the internal and external influences that shaped Heaney’s poetry.

Central to the exhibition is Heaney’s writing desk, a symbol of creativity and literary inspiration.

Don’t hesitate to touch it—it may provide the spark you need for your own creative endeavours.

Stop 6: The James Joyce Centre

Directions : The James Joyce Centre , North Great George’s Street

Now, we cross the River Liffey towards O’Connell Street, reaching the end where North Great George’s Street meets it. 

Here, on this corner, you’ll find the James Joyce Centre , a museum and cultural hub dedicated to the renowned author.

The centre is vibrant, offering tours, film screenings, and lectures by esteemed scholars on Joyce and his literary legacy. 

As you ascend the carpeted stairway, you’ll be greeted by large portraits of Joyce himself, while scenes from Dubliners and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man are reimagined in contemporary displays.

Despite Joyce’s self-imposed exile in Trieste, Dublin resonates powerfully throughout his work. 

If you’re in Dublin on June 16th, don’t miss Bloomsday, a festival celebrating Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses and its hero, Leopold Bloom.

Festivities include readings, walking tours, concerts, and the famous Bloomsday Breakfast. 

You can even immerse yourself in the Edwardian era by donning period clothing, including Joyce’s signature straw boater hats.

Stop 7: Oscar Wilde House and Oscar Wilde Centre

Directions : Oscar Wilde House , Merrion Square

Our final stop on this literary tour takes us to two significant locations associated with Oscar Wilde: the Oscar Wilde Centre on Westland Row and the Oscar Wilde House on Merrion Square. 

It’s a brief, four-minute walk between these sites.

The Oscar Wilde Centre, located at a two-bay terraced house with four storeys, marks the birthplace of Oscar Wilde in 1854. 

Outside, a marble plaque adorned with a laurel wreath bears Wilde’s birth and death dates, commemorating his legacy. You can also find the Oscar Wilde statue in Merrion Square.

Wilde spent two formative years at Trinity College studying Classics, where he possibly penned some of his most famous quotations, such as “I never travel anywhere without my diary” and “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” 

Known for his love of flamboyance, while at Trinity, an easel displaying a half-finished butterfly painting stood prominently in his room at Botany Bay.

Today, the Oscar Wilde Centre on Westland Row is home to two postgraduate programs administered by Trinity College. 

A short walk away, you can visit the Oscar Wilde House on Merrion Square.

This was Wilde’s childhood home and visitors can explore its historic rooms. 

Wilde’s nursery, located on the top floor of this Georgian building, is now open to the public. 

The first floor once hosted Wilde’s mother’s famous salons from 1859 to 1874, where Dublin’s intellectual elite, including Bram Stoker and John B. Yeats, gathered for lively discussions on poetry, art, and literature. 

The original 250-year-old Irish oak floorboards, where these vibrant gatherings took place, continue to grace the building today, offering a glimpse into Dublin’s rich literary heritage.

Wrapping up the tour

As we conclude our full circle journey, reflect on the time, whether it took you a few hours, a day or a week, spent immersed in this enriching and inspiring experience. 

For those who have completed every stop on this Dublin literary walking tour, I guarantee it has left a lasting impression. As a UNESCO City of Literature, there are interesting discoveries around every corner.

Did you know Joyce encountered Nora Barnacle on Westland Row, or that Daniel O’Connell, the great Liberator, frequented St. Andrew’s Church there? 

There’s also a James Joyce statue to be found on North Earl Street, and by visiting the north inner city, visitors can appreciate the inspiration behind Joyce’s work, as it has inspired many Dublin writers. 

Samuel Beckett once resided on the top floor of number 6 Clare Street, adding another layer to Dublin’s rich literary tapestry.

I hope you’ve gained a deeper appreciation for its literary history. Dublin’s literary richness remains vast, with many more layers awaiting discovery and exploration.

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An Irish writers’ tour of Dublin

Discover Dublin's literary history and see where the city's famous writers worked.

From Nora Barnacle to Normal People, Dublin’s rich literary heritage runs through the city’s veins. A UNESCO City of Literature that celebrates its playwrights and poets, you’ll find their voices and legacies written large in the cityscape. Take a city stroll to discover the monuments and buildings that commemorate the work of Dublin’s writers. Guided tours offer a good introduction, or you can follow your nose. Alongside key locations frequented by these greats, you’ll discover familiar locations that were brought to life in the pages of their masterpieces.

Explore the historic homes, pubs and street art that pay tribute Dublin’s most celebrated writers.

• 1 . Oscar Wilde
• 2 . James Joyce
• 3 . Sally Rooney
• 4 . Samuel Beckett
• 5 . Maeve Binchy
• 6 . W.B. Yeats
• 7 . Brendan Behan
• 8 . George Bernard Shaw
• 9 . Dorothy Macardle
• 10 . Patrick Kavanagh

1. Oscar Wilde

Flamboyant author and playwright, Oscar Wilde is as celebrated for his wit as his vast body of work. Cutting a colourful dash in Merrion Square , his statue perches precariously on a large rock overlooking his impressive family home, at Number One Merrion Square. Now home to the American College Dublin, guided tours of the Oscar Wilde House can be booked online. Danny Osborne's colourful statue of Wilde features vibrant semi-precious stones chosen to reflect the writer's exuberance and love of beautiful objects. As well as key works like Lady Windermere's Fan , The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray , Wilde is best remembered for his witty quotes, including lines like "I can resist everything except temptation” and “Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.”

2. James Joyce

Few authors have immortalised Dublin in their work quite like James Joyce . The celebrated writer spent most of his life abroad, but his heart and imagination never left his hometown. Dublin is the star of his masterpiece Ulysses , with many addresses inextricably linked to his words. F. W. Sweny’s Pharmacy on Lincoln Place, where Leopold Bloom bought a bar of lemon-scented soap, has daily readings of Joyce’s work, and Davy Byrnes on Duke Street is still serving gorgonzola sandwiches. The Martello Tower in Sandycove is now home to The James Joyce Tower and Museum , with the James Joyce Centre on North Great George's St celebrating the author’s life and works through exhibitions and talks. Visit the Museum of Literature Ireland to see the first copy of Ulysses on display, and look out for a bronze statue of Mr Joyce on the corner of O’Connell and North Earl Street.

3. Sally Rooney

Millennial literary star Sally Rooney’s alma mater, Trinity College Dublin , serves as the backdrop of her first two novels and their television adaptations. (Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett were all Trinity alumni, too.) It’s here the Sligo writer studied English, much like her characters in Conversations With Friends and Normal People . On nearby Dawson Street sits Hodges Figgis , Ireland's oldest bookshop, founded in 1768 (though now owned by Waterstones). Mentioned in Joyce’s Ulysses , the wonderful four-storey bookshop features in Rooney's first two novels and is a great place to browse and enjoy coffee with a book. (Catch it in the very final scene of the Conversations with Friends miniseries.) 

4. Samuel Beckett

Avant-garde novelist, playwright and theatre director Samuel Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969. Many of his plays, including Waiting For Godot , have been performed over the years at the Gate Theatre on Cavendish Row. Walkers on Dún Laoghaire’s East Pier will find a plaque dedicated to Beckett; the pier is mentioned in his play, Krapp’s Last Tape . A student of Trinity College Dublin, now home to the Samuel Beckett Theatre , the great playwright grew up in Foxrock in an impressive Edwardian home on Brighton Road. In 2009, a new bridge across the River Liffey was opened and named the Samuel Beckett Bridge in his honour. Reminiscent of a harp, it was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, who also designed the James Joyce Bridge further upstream.

5. Maeve Binchy

A native of Dalkey in South Dublin, Maeve Binchy worked as a teacher and journalist before becoming a full-time novelist in the 1980s. Author of 16 novels over 30 years, her rich stories offer an insightful take on Irish society, with many adapted for film and TV, including Circle of Friends and Tara Road . Living in Dalkey most of her married life, Binchy and her husband, Gordon Snell, supported the Heritage Centre at Dalkey Castle . Maeve’s work and life is celebrated here in the Writers’ Gallery with Echoes , an annual festival proudly celebrating her life and work. In summer months a guided walk, Marvellously Maeve , focuses on the writer and her Dalkey connections through stories and local insider knowledge.

6. W.B. Yeats

Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923, William Butler Yeats is considered one of the most influential modern poets. Together with his friend and fellow literary enthusiast Lady Gregory, they founded the Abbey Theatre , Ireland’s National Theatre to support homegrown Irish drama. An important cultural institution that offers behind-the-scene tours, the Abbey has staged premieres by the country’s leading playwrights, including Sean O’Casey and J.M. Synge. Brother of the prolific painter Jack B Yeats, whose works hang in the National Gallery of Ireland, a visit to the National Library will immerse you in a dedicated literary exhibition celebrating WB’s life and works. Should you prefer to walk in his footsteps, sink a pint in the snug in Toners Pub on Baggot Street, the only spot where he occasionally liked a drink.

7. Brendan Behan

Born in 1923, Brendan Behan is a celebrated Dublin poet, playwright and short story writer who wrote in both English and Irish. His most famous works, The Quare Fellow and The Borstal Boy , are both set in his hometown. He loved to socialise and could often be found enjoying a pint in Davy Byrnes on Duke Street or McDaid's on Harry Street. Immortalised in bronze on the banks of the Royal Canal, just off Dorset Street, his statue sits on a park bench close to a prison where he spent several years. His face can also be found peering down from a large mural at Richmond Cottages in Summerhill in the North inner city.

8. George Bernard Shaw

Playwright, polemicist, pacifist and political activist George Bernard Shaw wrote many critically acclaimed plays, yet he’s best known for Pygmalion , the comedic masterpiece which was later adapted as the musical My Fair Lady . The only winner of both a best screenplay Oscar and a Nobel Prize for Literature, he bequeathed a third of his posthumous royalties to the National Gallery of Ireland , 'to which I owe much of the only real education I ever got as a boy in Éire.’ His bronze statue stands just inside the gallery's Clare Street entrance.

9. Dorothy Macardle

Best known as the author of the 1937 historical text The Irish Republic , and novels The Uninvited and The Unforeseen , Macardle was an Irish writer, journalist and historian. She spent time in both Kilmainham Gaol and Mountjoy Prison for her political activism. Part of the Women Writers’ Club, an intellectual group of female writers founded in 1930s Dublin, she frequented the Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street for the group’s gatherings and celebrations. Macardle left royalties from The Irish Republic to her close friend Éamon de Valera, who wrote the book’s foreword.

10. Patrick Kavanagh

Irish poet and novelist Patrick Kavanagh’s beloved works include Tarry Flynn and the poems 'Raglan Road' and 'The Great Hunger'. A Monaghan man living in Dublin, Kavanagh has plaques dedicated to him at both 19 Raglan Road and 62 Pembroke Road in Ballsbridge. On the north bank of the Grand Canal on Mespil Road sits a statue of Kavanagh . Inspired by 'Lines written on a Seat on the Grand Canal, Dublin,' the statue honours Kavanagh's favourite place to sit and contemplate life. 

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Dublin Irish Literary Icons & Landmarks Walking Tour

Discover the landmarks that inspired Ireland’s most celebrated writers

Tour Overview

On the afternoon of the 10th of June 1904, James Joyce first laid eyes on his future wife Nora Barnacle as she stepped out of Finn’s Hotel in Dublin where she worked as a chamber maid. This single event changed the course of Joyce’s life and is the reason why this expertly curated tour offers unique insights and access to Ireland’s must- see literary highlights located in Dublin city’s beautiful Georgian streets. This fascinating literary walk brings the personality and works of some Ireland’s greatest writers to live. The tour is led by an expert local professional English-speaking guide offering the most enjoyable and insightful literary walk offering direct access to literary locations without wasting precious vacation time.

Enjoy a wonderful stroll in some of Dublin’s most charming public Gardens where your guide shares compelling stories of some of the best Irish writers including Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Maeve Binchy and many more.

Enjoy a journey from Gulliver’s travels to Ulysses that combines an insight to Ireland’s top writers while visiting famous Dublin’s landmarks with our guides performing along the way from the works of Ireland’s best-known writers.

What's Included

• Experience a fully guided tour led by an expert local English-speaking professional guide
• The best literary stories & landmarks of Irish writers, all in one tour
• Visit some of Irelands top Georgian Squares
• Merrion Park to see the Oscar Wilde Memorial
• Stephens Green, Dublin’s Central Park and largest Georgian Park
• Exterior visit to the House of WB Yeats and to the house of Oscar Wilde
• Visit St. Ann’s Church where Bram Stoker, the most famous author of Dracula, wed
• See Leinster House – the most famous Georgian Building in Ireland and inspiration for the Whitehouse in Washington D.C.

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