5 Things to do in Dublin When not at The UFC

5 Things to do in Dublin When not at The UFC

by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

With fans from all over the UK traveling to Dublin this weekend for UFC Fight Night Dublin, the streets of Ireland will be filled with fight fans.

While the UFC has put on a fantastic schedule of events to keep fight fans entertained this week, here are some of the finest attractions fight fans might want to take in when not at the UFC.

1. Guinness Storehouse 
Located in the heart of Dublin, the Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's number 1 tourist attraction, and is simply unmissable.

Featuring 7 floors of rich Guinness heritage, the Guinness Storehouse tells the story of how the brand grew from humble origins to the global brand it is today. Journey through time as you learn about Guinness' rich history, discover the ingredients to make the perfect craft beer, learn how to pour your own pint of Guinness from a Guinness ambassador, and finish you day with a nice cold beer in the Gravity bar.

Tickets are €18 at the door, or receive a 10% when booking in advance online. For more info see:
https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/TicketSelection.aspx

2. Bulmers Live at Leopardstown
The Ultimate way to start your weekend, enjoy an evening at the races, while you soak up the vibes from one of Ireland's most successful bands.

As part of Bulmers essential summer festival, The Stunning will be performing all of their hits including "Brewing Up A Storm” in between some of the finest horse racing Ireland has to offer.  Tickets start from €15 with gates opening at 4.30pm, the first race begins at 6pm. For More info see:
http://www.bulmersliveatleopardstown.com/

3. The Sporting Emporium Casino
A 2014 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, The Sporting Emporium is Ireland's leading private members’ Casino and Card Club, catering to all types of players, from complete beginners to those who like to play for higher stakes. Located over three floors just off Dublin’s Grafton Street, it is a recent winner of the prestigious 'Best Casino Club' award, and includes over 30 tables offering Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Brag, Punto Banco, plus 300 online casino games.

Open from 6pm to 6am every night, The Sporting Emporium Casino is excellent way to relax on the evening. Worth noting this casino is a members only casino, therefore you will need €25 membership to enter, however each membership does come with €25 worth of chips for you to play with; register online for a bonus €5 worth of chips to play with. For more info see: http://www.thesportingemporium.com/

4. National Leprechaun Museum
Step into another world, where you will discover the sounds, sights, stories and magic of mythical Ireland, at the National Leprechaun Museum.

Based in the heart of Dublin, the museum is a story telling experience taking you to the heart of Irish cultural identity and imagination.Your journey begins with a look at representations of the leprechaun through the ages. Along the way you will explore the relationship between landscape, folklore, story-telling and magic. Feel what it’s like to journey deep beneath the rocks of the Giant’s Causeway, take a journey to the end of the rainbow to see if the elusive crock of gold really exists, and submerge yourself in the unexpected as you move through the fascinating world of the leprechaun.

Tickets are €12 for adults, book online at receive a free gift at the museum. For more info see: http://www.leprechaunmuseum.ie/tickets/

5. Kylemore Karting
Ireland's largest indoor go-kart track, Kylemore Karting is a 60,000sq ft. karting facility with 3x 360 metre tracks comprised of flyovers, underpasses, hills and banked corners. Enjoy the ultimate Grand Prix experience with Trophies and certificates for race winners.

Kylemore Karting is open daily between 11am and 10pm with sessions starting from €15. For more info visit: http://www.kylemore-karting.com/temp/sessions.htm