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Áras an Uachtaráin

A taste of presidential elegance

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Áras an Uachtaráin

A taste of presidential elegance

See all opening times

Admission

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.

Getting here

Phoenix Park
Dublin 8
D08 E1W3

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Áras an Uachtaráin

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.

Opening Times

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

Tour times available for Áras an Uachtaráin are 10:00, 11:15, 12:30, 13:45 and 15:.00 .

Group visits and/or advance bookings are not permitted.

Notice

As with all Government buildings visiting arrangements are subject to cancellation at short notice.

Seasonal Opening Times

Summer

10:15 – 16:30

Winter

10:30 – 15:30

Contact

Phoenix Park
Dublin 8
D08 E1W3

01 677 0095

Getting Here

In the Phoenix Park, signposted from the Phoenix Monument 4km from the centre of Dublin.

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Facilities

Restrictions

  • Access by Guided Tour Only
  • Assistance dogs only
  • No photography

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