Northside’s DNA revealed

TWELVE of Northside Dublin’s most iconic attractions and destinations have come together for a new collaborative tourism initiative designed to give local tourism a boost.

Dublin’s Northside Attractions (DNA) Alliance was launched last week in the Old Jameson Distillery and it’s hoped the collaboration will highlight the rich cultural heritage that exists in North Dublin.

The DNA Alliance includes the Old Jameson Distillery, Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum, the National Botanic Gardens, the GAA Museum and Croke Park Stadium, the Mountjoy Square Society, the James Joyce Centre, the Hugh Lane Gallery, the 1916 Rebellion Walking Tours, EPIC Ireland and the GPO.

The event was marked by the unveiling of the new Dublin DNA trail and website, www.dublindna.ie, by Minister for Tourism and Dublin Central TD, Paschal Donohoe.

“As a proud Northsider, I am very familiar with the myriad places of interest and sites of historical significance located on Dublin’s Northside,” he said.

“Many of these are well known worldwide; some to a lesser degree. The aim of this initiative is to bring these attractions together under one umbrella organisation so that they can have a greater impact as a cohesive unit than they would by working independently.”

Dublin’s DNA offers a number of touring options starting with a hop on hop off bus route provided by Dublin City Sightseeing Tours. A number of guided walking trails already exist and new DNA trails are in development in association with Failte Ireland and the Discovery Trails created off the Dubline. 

Chairman of the DNA Alliance, George McCullough of Glasnevin Museum, said: “There is something for everyone on the DNA trail. Every turn contains an internationally renowned attraction be it historical, sporting or cultural.”