About Áras an Uachtaráin
Gracing the edge of Phoenix Park adjoining Stoneybatter, Áras an Uachtaráin is the official residence of Ireland's President, a neoclassical gem built in 1751 as the home of the Phoenix Park ranger. Now home to President Michael D. Higgins, this historic site opens for free guided tours, revealing opulent State Rooms with Waterford crystal chandeliers, Irish art, and mahogany furnishings. Its location makes it a natural extension of Stoneybatter explorations, linking neighbourhood walks to national history since 1938.
What to Expect
Expect 45-minute tours through gilded salons, the President's study peeks, and gardens with peacocks strutting. Guides share anecdotes; spot the dogs Bród and Misneach. The avenue approach is grand, flanked by parkland.
Insider Tips
Book tours online months ahead; Sundays post-mass are popular. Walk from Stoneybatter's Circular Road gate. Free, but queue early. Spot the President waving; it's a thrill. Key for 'historic sites near Stoneybatter Dublin'. Follow with Park Bikes for more sights.