Visit the former Irish Houses of Parliament. This was the world’s first purpose-built two-chamber parliament house. Built in 1729, the building was purchased in 1803 by the Bank of Ireland (in the wake of the Irish Parliament’s abolition in 1801).
wikipedia/Irish_Houses_of_Parliament
- Five things you didn’t know about the Bank of Ireland building
(www.dailyedge.ie) - Technical architectural information (www.archiseek.com)
Extensive repair and restoration work is due to start in 2024, this may impact visitors.
Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 10am – 4pm
Guided tours, Tuesdays only: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:45pm
Access may not be allowed to the House of Lords Chamber if the area is closed for a private function.
Contact & Pricing:
bankofireland.com
Tel: 01 677 6801
2 College Green, Dublin 2.
Admission free