Dublinia News

Any tourist looking for things to do in Dublin should first and foremost pay a visit to Dublinia to learn all about the city’s Viking and Medieval history, but what else is there out there?

As we get ready for a slightly different Christmas this year we investigate whether or not any of our typical Christmas traditions originate from the Vikings, and believe it or not, some do!

It may come as a shock to learn that Viking Dublin had one of the largest slave markets in Europe! It may shock you even more to learn that the trading of slaves existed in Ireland long before the time of the Vikings!! Saint Patrick anyone?

In today’s modern world of gamers, social media, and endless television, we’re taking a look at some old style games, and seeing what kind were played by the children of Viking and medieval Dublin. 

From battles in 1916 to nightclubs, the history behind where Dublinia is housed, one of the most important, beautiful and photographed buildings in our city, might just surprise you!

The 13th century was the time of great medieval fairs all around Europe and in Dublin, merchants from different lands gathered at Dublin’s Fairgreen annually for 15 days each July to trade their goods!

We constantly get asked questions here in Dublinia about the role of Viking women in society, so here are a few bits of information that you might not have heard before!

Have you felt a chill creep into your bones, or feel like you are getting a fever?? Well, it might just be that but in Medieval Dublin in 1348 you might just have fallen victim to the plague!

Find out more about the Synod Hall, the building where Dublinia’s is housed, and it’s involvement in the 1916 Rising.