Bad Weather? | 5 Things to do on a Rainy Day in Dublin

Author | Dayane Torres

Notoriously unpredictable, what can I do in Dublin on a rainy day?

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Even though it may seem cliché, talking about the weather is a common topic o conversation in Ireland's daily life. Famous not only for its beautiful landscapes and lively atmosphere, Ireland is also known for its climate, where we can experience all 4 seasons in a single day. If there is one thing we love doing in Ireland, it's talking about the weather, where quite often you can hear someone state that the weather is miserable on a wet day, then delightful the next when the sun is shining and the sky is blue.

While temperatures usually match their respective seasons with freezing winters, blooming springs and summers, bringing thousands of visitors, there is a natural phenomenon common to all of the Emerald Isle all year long: it is the rain. According to DiscoveringIreland, the average number of wet days (days with more than 1mm of rain) in Ireland "ranges from about 150 days a year along the east and south-east coasts, to about 225 days a year in parts of the west". Even so, if you are asking yourself what to do in Dublin on a rainy day, we are here to convince you that the land of drizzle has many attractions and nice places to visit for all budgets and tastes, that even the bad weather won't stop you. To get you off the couch and scare away laziness, we have listed 5 indoor activities to do in Dublin. In addition to escaping the rainy melancholy, this list is the perfect opportunity to discover unusual spots in the city. Ready?

📍1. Zero Latency

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Location

21 Maple Avenue, Sandyford, A94 N6V9

Price

Prices start from €32.50, and the game is recommended for players aged 10+.

Description

Put on your VR gear and set into a virtual journey with your friends. A perfect indoor group activity to do in Dublin, Zero Latency is a virtual reality arena game which combines technology and the purest imagination that whisks you away into engaging social games with several scenarios for all players. Let your imagination flow as you choose between turning into an ancient, ethereal alien who must cooperate with your clan to progress through a bizarre, mysterious universe or being one of the last survivors of humanity traversing the cosmos in search of weird, extra-terrestrial beacons.

📍2. Jameson Distillery

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Location

Bow St, Smithfield, D07 N9VH

Price

Tickets are available from €26 and kids under 18 have restricted entrance in some rooms of the distillery.

Description

With 31 million bottles sold each year, with premium quality and exceptionally smooth taste, Jameson is the top-selling Irish whiskey in the world. What better way to learn more about one of Ireland's most famous whiskey exports than taking a tour of the Jameson Distillery? To make your experience authentic and even more enjoyable, the Jameson Distillery includes a guided tour, comparative whiskey tasting and samples of various aged whiskeys. If you're feeling particularly ambitious, you may even make your own whiskey from a special yearly mix with a custom label.

📍3. The Rink At 12

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Location

Finches Business Park, Longmile Road, D12 P62N

Price

Admissions start at €10.

Description

If you are a more adventurous person or if you are looking for indoor activities for families, you might like this idea. Installed in an area of 4,500 square foot roller disco, The Rink At 12 features a wooden skating rink, the perfect floor for roller skating. The house explores the retro theme, with decoration and disco lights. It gets even more electrifying with the sound of disco music that will have you grooving in no time.

📍4. Trinity College Dublin

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Location

College Green, South-East Inner City, D02 VR66

Price

Tickets are available from €18.50 and all age groups are welcome.

Description

Founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, when England dominated Ireland, the oldest Irish University, Trinity College, is also home to one of the most famous libraries in Ireland. With a magnificent view that takes you back to the 1500s, wandering across the campus and the library of Trinity College is a pleasure. So what makes this library so unique? Firstly, it is the biggest library in Ireland with an incredible collection of 6 million volumes and manuscripts. Secondly, and that is the real gem of this library, "The Book of Kells" is stored here. It is a 1200-year-old manuscript containing the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. To complete the list of interesting things that make this library so unique, the place has become better known worldwide after being used as the scenario for the Hogwarts Library in one o the first movies of the series Harry Potter.

📍5. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

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Location

Custom House Quay, North Dock, D01 KF84

Price

Tickets are available from €19.

Description

Recognized as one of the top tourist destinations in Europe, EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum portrays the story of the citizens who emigrated abroad in hopes of employment, romance and adventure. Through interactive displays, you'll discover Irish influencers who have made an impact in politics, science, literature, film, and other fields. If you're particularly interested in learning more about your ancestry or are fascinated by the history of Irish emigration, a visit to EPIC should be added to your bucket list.

That's a Dirty Looking Sky!

Following a day of enjoyment you can also explore the city's renowned pubs, check out our blog post on ''TOP 5 PLACES TO GO DRINKING IN IRELAND". Now that you know there are a lot of things to do on a rainy day in Dublin, get ready to leave for an unforgettable adventure, and just a little reminder, don't forget to bring a raincoat, looks like it's going to rain!

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References

• www.discoveringireland.com. (n.d.). Rainfall in Ireland. [online] Available at: https://www.discoveringireland.com/rainfall-in-ireland/#:~:text=The%20average%20number%20of%20wet.
• Visit Trinity. (n.d.). Book of Kells | Visit at Trinity College Dublin. [online] Available at: https://www.visittrinity.ie/book-of-kells/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwz6ShBhCMARIsAH9A0qXJ6OQvBmqbidt1ivG19IFXI9dRFTe2HIEOXjaD-MtP1UK-BjpOBlAaAnIPEALw_wcB [Accessed 2 Apr. 2023].
• https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-ie/. (n.d.). The Jameson Irish Whiskey History – a sip down memory lane | Jameson Irish Whiskey. [online] Available at: https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-ie/our-story/our-history/.