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Is GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street worth it on a budget?

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On a budget, weigh it — GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street isn't cheap for what it is.

Street free; exhibition €12–€15

The bullet-pocked columns of the still-working GPO and the slick 'Witness History' exhibition put you right at the heart of the Rising's drama. The honest catch: O'Connell Street itself is a tired, traffic-heavy boulevard that disappoints visitors expecting a grand avenue, and the paid exhibition is optional next to the free, free-to-see facade.

Price
Street free; exhibition €12–€15
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street worth it…
How we verified
  • The GPO was the headquarters of the 1916 Easter Rising and bears bullet marks from the fighting. · model-knowledge
  • O'Connell Street is home to the Spire of Dublin, a 120-metre stainless-steel monument erected in 2003. · model-knowledge
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