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Tours to Áras an Uachtaráin are available Saturdays only at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30, 13:45 and 15:00.

Free admission tickets are issued at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on the day, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Group visits and/or advance bookings are not permitted.

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Áras an Uachtaráin started life as a modest brick house, built in 1751 for the Phoenix Park chief ranger. It was later an occasional residence for the lord lieutenant. During that period it evolved into a sizeable and elegant mansion.

It has been claimed that Irish architect James Hoban used the garden front portico as the model for the façade of the White House.

After independence, the governor general occupied the building. The first president, Douglas Hyde, took up residence here in 1938. It has been home to every president since then.

The Áras welcomes slightly less distinguished visitors, too, offering free guided tours to the public every Saturday, subject to official State business.

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The "Irish White House" or Áras an Uachtaráin was originally designed by park ranger and amateur architect Nathaniel Clements. It contains 95 rooms and was acquired by the Viceroys who oversaw British rule in Ireland. Today it is the Official Residence of the President of Ireland and has been used for that purpose since 1938. Many world leaders have passed through its doors.

The formal gardens were created in 1840 . They contain many Victorian features, including ceremonial trees, an arboretum, wilderness, pleasure grounds, avenues, walks, ornamental lakes and a walled garden. The walled garden, which is managed sustainably and has organic status, provides fruit, vegetables and flowers for the Áras.

Visitors are welcome on Saturday's free tours are offered subject to official State business permitting. Tour tickets are issued on a first-come-first-served basis from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, located outside the grounds of Áras an Uachtaráin. Each tour takes about an hour and fifteen minutes and is free of charge. Group and/or advance booking is not possible. Visitors must bring photographic ID on the day of the visit.

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By Author Norah Deay

Posted on Last updated: January 2, 2024

Visiting Áras An Uachtaráin: The Home Of The President Of Ireland

The residence of the Irish President is Áras an Uachtaráin and it sits proudly inside Dublin’s Phoenix Park .

The original building was designed in 1751 by a park ranger, Nathaniel Clements (he was also a keen architect on the side!) and it passed through many hands over the years.

Today, the impressive building is the home of the very popular President Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina Higgins.

In the guide below, you’ll find info on everything from the Áras an Uachtaráin tour and the history of the building to what to see nearby.

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Some quick need-to-knows about Áras an Uachtaráin

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Although a visit to Áras an Uachtaráin is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.

1. Location

Áras an Uachtaráin is located off Chesterfield Avenue in Phoenix Park .  Several buses stop at Phoenix Park – stop 1449, with numbers 37, 46A and 17 carrying on to the Military Cemetery – less than 1km from the Áras. The LUAS Red Line also stops near the park.

2. ‘Ireland’s White House’ 

The ‘Irish White House’ is the official residence of the President of Ireland. Not quite as palatial as other presidential dwellings with only six staterooms, it is nevertheless a beautiful building.

3. The tour

The Áras an Uachtaráin tours take place most Saturdays throughout the year at 10.00am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3.00pm. It’s worth checking this on their website before visiting. Tickets are free and are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, so unfortunately, you can not book in advance. 

4. Famous visitors

Áras an Uachtaráin has hosted Presidents and royalty from near and far since the Viceroys’ time. Queen Elizabeth visited in 2011, the first British monarch to do so in 100 years. John F. Kennedy and Nelson Mandela were welcomed, as were the two popes, Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis.

5. Where to see the building

So, if you want to see the building from the position in the photo below, you need to head here on Google Maps . You’ll be able to see the front of the building, and you may  even see the President himself walking his dog.

6. Parking nearby

The handiest car park is the one at the Papal Cross here (20-minute walk). There’s another one in the Phoenix Park Visitor Center here but, in our experience, it tends to be a little trickier to get parking here.

About Áras an Uachtaráin

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The first Áras an Uachtaráin was designed in 1751 by Nathaniel Clements , an MP-appointed head ranger and the gamekeeper of the park. He was said to be one of the wealthiest commoners in Ireland, so a house befitting his status was required.

The lodge, as it was called then, was acquired by the British to become the out-of-season home of the Lord Lieutenant, or Viceroy, for most of the year. During the Season (social events from January to St Patrick’s Day), he lived in Dublin Castle .

Grounds and gardens

There’s a similarity between the garden front porticos of Áras an Uachtaráin and the US White House. Some say the Irish version was used as a model by James Hoban , the Irish architect of the White House, while others say it was a later addition by another architect.

The grounds of the house were the setting for the Phoenix Park Murders in 1882 when three British politicians were murdered by a group of insurgents called the Irish National Invincibles.

The first President in residence

Fast forward to 1938 when Douglas Hyde took up residence as the first Irish President. His visit was to be temporary while another residence was being built, but World War II broke out, and he stayed put.

By the time the war ended, the house had been officially named Áras an Uachtaráin and renovations were carried out and extensions built. President Mary Robinson changed its image from stuffy remoteness to modern inclusivity, and change has continued since.

Some of the most notable features of Áras an Uachtaráin

Now, although you won’t be able to admire the building up close (unless you get onto the Áras an Uachtaráin tour), you can get an OK look at it from afar.

Below, you’ll discover some of the more unique features of the building and the surrounding grounds.

1. The House

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If it weren’t for the Second World War, the house now known as Áras an Uachtaráin would have been demolished. It was to have been a temporary residence for Douglas Hyde, but by the time the war was over, the house had become the official address of Ireland’s President.

Áras an Uachtaráin started life as a home for its architect, Nathaniel Clements. It then became the Viceregal Lodge until 1922. The British representative became a Governor-General, and he was based there until 1938 when he had to make way for Ireland’s first president, Douglas Hyde. Take a tour to enjoy the paintings and décor.

2. The Gardens

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The gardens stretch over 130 acres, including parkland and formal gardens. President Higgins and his wife Sabina love the gardens and have introduced varieties of Irish vegetables to the organic garden, while the flower garden has a magnificent array of award-winning dahlias.

There’s plenty to interest any gardener, with ceremonial trees, ornamental lakes, walled gardens, an arboretum and a wild area. The formal gardens lead to the Queen’s Walk and on to the Upper walled garden, which is enclosed at the south end by a Turner peach house. This garden is organic and provides fruit, vegetables, and flowers for the Áras.

3. The Tilley Lamp

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From President Robinson to President Higgins, migration has played a large part in their policies during their time in office. President Robinson first put a light in the window, representing an old Irish tradition of placing a light in the window to guide strangers at night.

On her inauguration, the Tilley Lamp was presented to President McAleese, and President Higgins has continued the tradition.

President Higgins cares deeply for the homeless and refugees, as well as the Irish Diaspora, and the light now symbolises lighting the way for Irish emigrants and their families and immigrants to Ireland, welcoming them home.

4. The now-famous pooches

Many of us cried along with Michael D at the loss of his beloved Síoda in 2019 and again in April 2023 when Bród passed. However, the country was overjoyed when he introduced us to Misneach, a five-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog, in 2021.

The name Miseneach means ‘courage’ in Irish and was a poignant message to the nation when the puppy first moved to the Áras an Uachtaráin during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The Bernese is a gentle giant, always happy and easy to train. They’re such striking dogs, too, that they’re great ice-breakers. 

These beauties have struck a chord with young and old in the country – my 10-year-old niece has recently written a story about Misneach!

Things to do after you visit Áras an Uachtaráin

One of the beauties of Áras an Uachtaráin is that it’s a short spin away from many of the best places to visit in Dublin .

Below, you’ll find a handful of things to see and do a stone’s throw from Áras an Uachtaráin (plus places to eat and where to grab a post-adventure pint!).

1. Dublin Zoo

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Dublin Zoo opened in 1840 with 46 mammals and 72 birds. It now has over 400 species and is spread over 28 hectares. Animals at the zoo have plenty of space to roam, play and raise their families. Conservation plays a large part in the zoo’s management, and it supports several conservation projects.

2. See the Phoenix Park Deer

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Deer have been roaming Phoenix Park since the 1600s when they were introduced for hunting. There are about 600 of them now, living peacefully and enchanting visitors. It’s sometimes difficult to find them, but your best bet is in the area around the Papal Cross (never feed them!).

3. Rent a bike and see the park’s many sights

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You can rent a bike in the park and head off down Chesterfield Avenue, allowing you to have views across the park and see Áras an Uachtaráin, the US Ambassador’s residence, and the Papal Cross. You can stop off at the Visitor Centre and have a coffee at the Phoenix Café.

FAQs about the Áras an Uachtaráin tour

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Is the tour running?’ to ‘How much does it cost?’.

In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

Is the Áras an Uachtaráin tour still running?

The Áras an Uachtaráin tour is, according to their official website, currently running. 

Is there parking near Áras an Uachtaráin?

The handiest car park is the one at the Papal Cross (20-min walk). There’s another one in the Phoenix Park Visitor Center.

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Now the Residence of the President of Ireland, Áras an Uachtaráin, started as a modest brick house for the Phoenix Park Chief Ranger in 1751.

It was subsequently acquired as an "occasional residence" for the Lords Lieutenants and gradually evolved to a large mansion. After Ireland gained independence, it was occupied by three Governors General between 1922 and 1937, prior to the first president Dr Douglas Hyde taking up residence there.

19th century architects Francis Johnston, Jacob Owen and Decimus Burton, and more recently, Raymond McGrath, as well as stuccodores Michael Stapleton and Bartholomew Cramillion contributed to its gradual expansion, gardens and interiors.

Under the terms of the Free Educational Visits for Schools Scheme, certain qualifying school/educational visits are permitted free of charge provided certain conditions are met. These conditions are set out on the Heritage Ireland website. 

For more information and to arrange a visit go to Áras an Uachtaráin .

Text and image courtesy of Heritage Ireland . 

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Dublin Treasures – Áras an Uachtaráin

A day out at the president’s house.

It is a cold sunny Saturday morning in late spring, and we’re having a coffee in the courtyard of the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre , which is a find in itself.

It is tucked away beyond the Walled Garden, which is getting geared up for June’s Bloom gardening festival . The rhubarb that grows there ends up in the tarts at the café next door.

The fashion around us tends towards running gear. Babies who’ve been whisked out early toddle about the place, while people read papers and eat cakes. But we’re waiting in anticipation for a tour of Áras an Uachtaráin.

Tales from the tour

Every Saturday morning, on the half hour, three navy mini buses with gold harps take tourists the short distance from the Visitor Centre to Áras an Uachtaráin. They drive in through the old white gates and up the long drive to Dublin’s own little White House.

Red tulips are in bloom where we disembark. As all the phones come out for photos, one uniformed Garda frantically stops us from photographing the west wing – President Michael D. Higgin’s private quarters.

The President is lovely and very personable.

The tour group is small enough that the experience feels intimate. It’s like we’re being let in on a secret and Bernie Canning, our sing-songy tour guide, gathers us close to tell us that the Phoenix Park was opened as a royal hunting park for King Charles II in 1662. That’s when it was stocked with deer , she says.

Then, in 1665, a wall was built around it “to keep the Dubs out, because they got too fond of the venison”.

In 1751, Nathaniel Clements became Park Ranger and built the core of the Áras as his home. Thirty years later, his son sold it to the then English government as a residence for the Viceroy – the crown’s representative in Ireland.

Inside Áras an Uachtaráin

Since then, the house has had as many extensions as an Irish bungalow in the eighties. Add-ons were built to encourage royal visits. Accordingly, the first room we enter is the dining room built in 1849 for Queen Victoria.

What started out as a modest brick house for the park’s ranger is now an elaborate neo-classical home fit for a president.

1837 engraving of people, cows and trees in front of the white columned vice regal lodge

We stand under a Birmingham Crystal chandelier that was lit first with candles, then gas before becoming one of the first electric lights in Ireland. The room is also lined with portraits of past presidents. The men are painted in dark colours and shadow, while the portraits of Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese feature a riot of colour.

The best room by far is the President’s own private study, clearly in the full flight of use.

The oblong table in the centre of the room is the very one where the first Council of State sat to advise the president. It was moved from Leinster House to the Áras by Éamon De Valera.

However, the original fireplaces put in for Queen Victoria’s visit are long gone. Each Viceroy was allowed take something from the house at the end of his term. So one particularly enterprising fellow took the grand fireplaces.

Poetic presence in the Áras

In the State Corridor, the floors are plush with Killybegs wool carpets and the walls textured with stucco work. Bronze busts of the past presidents stand tall on pale green Connemara marble plinths. There are no portraits or busts yet of President Higgins. However, these will come once his presidency ends.

In the State reception room, a plaster transcript of the Louvre’s sumptuous Lemoynes painting, Time Saving Truth from Falsehood and Envy , adorns the ceiling. In the centre of the carpet, there’s a motif of a phoenix.

a highly decorated hallway lined with chairs, paintings, and busts

“Where’s the Dubs?” Bernie asks us, and everyone goes a bit shy about being questioned.

She recounts how the park got its name. ‘Fionn Uisce’, we’re told, from a spa of clear water where the locals bathed. Through mishearing and anglicisation, it eventually became ‘Phoenix’.

In 2004, at the park’s Farmleigh House , Seamus Heaney read his poem ‘Beacons at Bealtaine’ to 25 Heads of State during Ireland’s EU presidency.

Uisce: water. And fionn: the water’s clear. But dip and find this Gaelic water Greek: A phoenix flames upon fionn uisce here.

The Garda trailing the group makes sure we’re behaving and it brings to mind the story of another poet’s adventures at Áras an Uachtaráin.

In 1943, while working as a journalist, Patrick Kavanagh attended the Red Cross Ball. Wearing sandals and socks, he placed himself among the invited guests in the Áras drawing room and was subsequently barred for unbecoming conduct.

Dublin.ie will try not to follow suit.

Fixtures from across four centuries

Throughout Áras an Uachtaráin, Pietro Bossi fireplaces heave with peat briquettes. Bossi, who emigrated to Dublin in 1785, came from a family of Italian stucco workers. He was so secretive about his marble techniques that he worked with a screen around him. He also sprinkled sawdust on the floor at night. If he saw a footprint in it the next morning, he’d walk off the job.

We walk past a book in a glass case, opened to the page signed by the Obamas. Then, into the Council of State room.

On his desk, amongst papers, an issue of Poetry Magazine.

Here, the heavily gilded rococo ceiling depicts Aesop’s Fables , while the art on the walls depicts Ireland’s historic realities: a Sarah Purser painting of Maud Gonne with her monkey , Countess Markievicz, Sean Keating’s An IRA Column and Simon Coleman’s Council of State painting. The latter shows men sitting around the table seen in the first room – among them future presidents Hyde, De Valera and O’Ceallaigh.

highly decorated red and green rug at Áras an Uachtaráin

The doors of the French Drawing Room open out onto a tulip-planted garden. Only the brave stand under its quarter-ton chandelier. Commissioned for the Act of Union in 1801, it is engraved with garlands of roses, thistles and shamrocks.

There are pink couches too. One is an original from the Palace of Versailles. “Marie Antoinette may have sat on that couch,” Bernie says.

Next, she brings us into the best room by far – the President’s own private study, clearly in the full flight of use.

Taking a peek at the President’s study

The study’s ceiling was taken from artist Sarah Purser’s home and depicts Jupiter presiding over the four seasons. On the wall, there’s a print signed by poet Seamus Heaney. On a table, by the fire, sits a picture of the President and his brother on their First Holy Communion. Then there’s two little caricature sculptures of the President and his wife. There’s an IFTA trophy too.

We lean precariously over velvet ropes to see what the President has on his bookshelves. We see books on Wolfe Tone and Yeats, speeches from the Dáil and, rather surprisingly, a young adult novel by Irish writer Louise O’Neill. On his desk, amongst papers, is an issue of Poetry Magazine.

It says so much about him… he’s a man of learning.

150 people tour the house each Saturday. “The pride and joy for us is the President’s private office,” says tour guide Nick Mernagh. “It says so much about him, that he’s a man of learning.”

And does the President ever work on Saturdays? “He’d often drop in to tidy up a speech and we’d have to get out,” says Nick. “If he comes across a tour, he’ll interact. He’s lovely and very personable – as is his wife.”

the dining room at the president's house

He tells me that each President leaves their own stamp on the house. “Michael D, as we know, is a poet, and he has a little private room for when he wants to write poetry. He can go here and turn the key and that’s his spot. It’s actually out in the garden.”

This is much more than a tourist attraction

Nick sees the Áras as housing the collective memories of the Irish people. “The Louis XVI pink settee in the middle room, that was [a gift from] de Gaulle. When I was a child, de Gaulle came to visit De Valera and that always reminds me of him,” he says.

Nick sees tour guides, like himself, as folklorists. It’s their role to ensure that the stories of Áras an Uachtaráin – and the nation – aren’t lost.

And the tours aren’t static either. In August, when the dahlias of the Áras are in full bloom, the tour starts to explore the walled gardens too.

To find out more about Áras an Uachtaráin, visit the website . You’ll also find other great sights in our list of Dublin’s must-see attractions .

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Áras an Uachtaráin is both a family home and a venue for formal state occasions. The President and his wife Sabina live here and the President also carries out many of his official duties here. These duties include receiving visiting Heads of State, new Ambassadors, dissolving Dáil Eireann and presenting new Government Ministers with their Seals of Office.

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10 Facts about Áras an Uachtaráin, Home of the Irish President

Published on 14th September 2020

There’s plenty to see and do in Phoenix Park, but today our focus is on Áras an Uachtaráin, home of the Irish president. To discover some interesting historical facts about the presidents’ home in Ireland, just keep on reading!

  • We’re kicking things off with a fact about the name itself. Áras an Uachtaráin translates from Irish to the official home/residence of the president. For a time, it was also known by another name – the Viceregal Lodge.
  • Constructed in the mid-eighteenth century, the house was originally designed by architect and park ranger Nathaniel Clements in 1751.
  • There have been numerous additions to the building over the years: the formal gardens in 1840, the East Wing for Queen Victoria’s visit in 1849, a gas supply installation in 1852 and electricity in 1908.
  • In 1911, the house went under construction once more. It received a large extension to the West Wing in preparation for the visit of Queen Mary and George V.
  • With the abolishment of the office of Lord Lieutenant in 1922, the building then became then home of Governor General Tim Healy until 1932. From 1937 onwards, the office of the President of Ireland was created.
  • Eamon de Valera previously suggested demolishing the building and constructing a new one. We’re thankful that that didn’t go to plan, as even in 2020 Áras an Uachtaráin is quite the sight to behold!
  • With its garden front portico, white columns, neoclassical design and clean white hue, the construction of Áras an Uachtaráin is said to have inspired the design of the White House in Washington D.C., the presidential residence in the United States.
  • In 1938, Douglas Hyde became the first president to take resident at Áras an Uachtaráin.
  • It has since been home to all of our past presidents: Sean T. O’Kelly, Eamon de Valera, Erskine Childers, Cearbhail O Dalaigh, Patrick Hillery, Mary Robinson, Mary McAleese and of course, our current president Michael D. Higgins.
  • Having trouble spotting Áras an Uachtaráin? Here’s a tip – it’s visible from the North Road entrance or Chesterfield Avenue in Phoenix Park!

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    Extension of the West Wing for the visit of George V in 1911; Present Day. Áras an Uachtaráin is now the official residence of the President of Ireland. The house is open to the public each Saturday, and each year thousands of people visit the house as official guests at the many state and official functions hosted by the President.

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    Guided tours of the House are offered on Saturdays at the following times: January - December: 10.00am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3.00pm. Guided tours of the Gardens will run only from June until October. Occasionally, due to State and/or Official Business it is not possible to accommodate Public Tours. Please visit this website for updates.

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    Welcome to the website of the President of Ireland. Tel: +353 1 617 1000 Fax: +353 1 617 1001 Lo Call: 1890 430 430. Áras an Uachtaráin Phoenix Park,

  4. Áras an Uachtaráin

    Tours to Áras an Uachtaráin are available Saturdays only at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30, 13:45 and 15:00. Free admission tickets are issued at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on the day, on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits and/or advance bookings are not permitted.

  5. Áras an Uachtaráin

    Tour tickets are issued on a first-come-first-served basis from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, located outside the grounds of Áras an Uachtaráin. Each tour takes about an hour and fifteen minutes and is free of charge. Group and/or advance booking is not possible. Visitors must bring photographic ID on the day of the visit.

  6. Áras an Uachtaráin: Tour, History + 2024 Info

    The tour. The Áras an Uachtaráin tours take place most Saturdays throughout the year at 10.00am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3.00pm. It's worth checking this on their website before visiting. Tickets are free and are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, so unfortunately, you can not book in advance. 4.

  7. Phoenix Park/Áras an Uachtaráin: A guide to Dublin's urban escape

    Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President of Ireland, was initially built in 1751 as a residence for the British Viceroy of Ireland. It has been the official residence of the President of Ireland since 1938. Located in Phoenix Park, the Wellington Monument is one of the largest obelisks in Europe, standing at over 200 feet tall.

  8. Áras an Uachtaráin

    Áras an Uachtaráin (Irish pronunciation: [ˈaːɾˠəsˠ ənˠ ˈuəxt̪ˠəɾˠaːnʲ] ⓘ; "Residence of the President"), formerly the Viceregal Lodge, is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Ireland.. It is located off Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, with the buildings design being credited to amateur architect Nathaniel Clements but more ...

  9. Áras an Uachtaráin

    If you are visiting Dublin go to the Aras. It only opens on Saturday and tickets are on a first come first served basis. The maximum the tour will take is about 30 people. Here you visit the president of Ireland's residence. There is plenty of history and the guides are excellent. The tour takes about an hour and Is free. What more do you want.

  10. Tour guide Leaflet by Áras an Uachtaráin

    The Gardens. Áras an Uachtaráin is set amid 130 acres of parkland and gardens dating back to the construction of the house in 1751. The formal gardens were created in 1840 by Decimus Burton with ...

  11. ÁRAS AN UACHTARÁIN: All You MUST Know Before You Go (2024)

    If you are visiting Dublin go to the Aras. It only opens on Saturday and tickets are on a first come first served basis. The maximum the tour will take is about 30 people. Here you visit the president of Ireland's residence. There is plenty of history and the guides are excellent. The tour takes about an hour and Is free. What more do you want.

  12. Áras an Uachtaráin

    Top ways to experience Áras an Uachtaráin and nearby attractions. BEST SELLER. Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Guide and Little Museum Entry. 1,857. Audio Guides. from. $36.00. per adult. Big Bus Dublin Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide.

  13. Explore Visit

    Áras an Uachtaráin is both a family home and a venue for formal state occasions. The President and his wife Sabina live here and the President also carries out…

  14. Áras an Uachtaráin

    The house itself is a very grand size and with plenty of history. One part of said history is the tree planted as part of the historic state visit of QE2. You can get right up close and see the estate as long as you stay within eyeshot of the Garda police man and tour guide. At one point in the tour we even said hello to the presidents dogs too.

  15. Áras an Uachtaráin

    Aras an Uachtarain. Phoenix Park. Dublin 8. Telephone: +353 (0) 1 6770095. email: [email protected]. Click here to see a map showing Aras an Uachtarain. Opening Times: Áras an Uachtaráin is open to the public on Saturdays only. Free admission tickets are issued at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Ashtown Castle on the day.

  16. Áras an Uachtaráin

    Now the Residence of the President of Ireland, Áras an Uachtaráin, started as a modest brick house for the Phoenix Park Chief Ranger in 1751. It was subsequently acquired as an "occasional residence" for the Lords Lieutenants and gradually evolved to a large mansion. After Ireland gained independence, it was occupied by three Governors ...

  17. Dublin Treasures

    Fixtures from across four centuries. Throughout Áras an Uachtaráin, Pietro Bossi fireplaces heave with peat briquettes. Bossi, who emigrated to Dublin in 1785, came from a family of Italian stucco workers. He was so secretive about his marble techniques that he worked with a screen around him.

  18. ÁRAS AN UACHTARÁIN (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE ...

    If you are visiting Dublin go to the Aras. It only opens on Saturday and tickets are on a first come first served basis. The maximum the tour will take is about 30 people. Here you visit the president of Ireland's residence. There is plenty of history and the guides are excellent. The tour takes about an hour and Is free. What more do you want.

  19. 7 things you probably didn't know about Áras an Uachtaráin

    From RTÉ Archives, President Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh takes viewers of 'Private View on a tour of Áras an Uachtarain in 1976 (6) Queen Victoria began the ceremonial tree-planting

  20. Explore Visit

    Official Residence. Áras an Uachtaráin is both a family home and a venue for formal state occasions. The President and his wife Sabina live here and the President also carries out many of his official duties here. These duties include receiving visiting Heads of State, new Ambassadors, dissolving Dáil Eireann and presenting new Government ...

  21. 10 Facts about Áras an Uachtaráin, Home of the Irish President

    With its garden front portico, white columns, neoclassical design and clean white hue, the construction of Áras an Uachtaráin is said to have inspired the design of the White House in Washington D.C., the presidential residence in the United States. In 1938, Douglas Hyde became the first president to take resident at Áras an Uachtaráin.

  22. Áras an Uachtaráin

    There's a little shuttle to Aras an Uachtarain and a guided tour through the reception areas, the dining room, and the Irish president's study. There is a bust and a portrait of each of the past presidents on display. Since you can only take this tour on a Saturday, we were fortunate to have found out about it in time.

  23. The History of Áras an Uachtaráin by Áras an Uachtaráin

    Visit www.president.ie to virtually explore Áras an Uachtaráin and more information on the Presidency of Michael D. Higgins Frontispiece: General view of Áras an Uachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

  24. Áras an Uachtaráin

    Áras an Uachtaráin (littéralement : « maison du président ») est la résidence officielle du président d'Irlande.Elle est située à Dublin, dans le Phoenix Park.. Avant de devenir une résidence présidentielle, cette bâtisse était le lieu de résidence du vice-roi d'Irlande.Elle est alors connue sous le nom de Viceregal Lodge.

  25. Irish Food History, A Companion: An 850-page serving that leaves you

    Patricia Lysaght uses the folklore collections to explore hospitality at 20th-century wakes, where tea, sandwiches, porter, whiskey and tobacco became omnipresent, but eating and drinking could ...