Go to My Ireland
logo-mini

Are you sure you want to leave the feed?

Leave

Oops... something went wrong!

My Ireland

Looking for inspiration? Planning a trip? Or just want to scroll yourself happy? We'll show you an Ireland that's tailor-made for you.

  • #Landscapes
  • #CultureandHeritage
  • #OutdoorActivities
  • #Landmarks
MyICallOut_FindTheThings_EN_Desk_Above-Left MyICallOut_FindTheThings_EN_Desk_Above-Left

Oops... no internet connection

While offline, you can still add items to My board. New travel reccomendations will only show up once you’re back online.

    See what Ireland has in store for you

    Oops... no internet connection

    While offline, you can still add items to My board. New travel reccomendations will only show up once you’re back online.

    My board

    Tell me more

    Items without a physical location are not shown in map view.

    Looks like your board is empty

    Look out for the little heart icon around Ireland.com. Simply tap the heart to add items to your board!

    Emptyboard Emptyboard

    Board settings

    Collection cover image

    Visible to people you share your board with

    No image

    my-ireland-butterfly-killarney-national-park-county-kerry my-ireland-butterfly-killarney-national-park-county-kerry
    my-ireland-orange-flowers-achill-county-mayo my-ireland-orange-flowers-achill-county-mayo
    my-ireland-owl-doneraile-court-and-wildlife-park-county-cork my-ireland-owl-doneraile-court-and-wildlife-park-county-cork
    my-ireland-red-bridge-japanese-gardens-county-kildare my-ireland-red-bridge-japanese-gardens-county-kildare
    my-ireland-board-fastnet-lighthouse-county-cork-1 my-ireland-board-fastnet-lighthouse-county-cork-1
    my-ireland-cottage-blasket-islands-county-kerry my-ireland-cottage-blasket-islands-county-kerry
    my-ireland-horses-wild-atlantic-way-3 my-ireland-horses-wild-atlantic-way-3
    my-ireland-yellow-flowers-lake-portumna-county-galway my-ireland-yellow-flowers-lake-portumna-county-galway
    Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Header Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Header

    Windmill Lane Recording Studios

    Immerse yourself in music history at this star-studded recording studio in Dublin
    • #Dublin
    • #CultureandHeritage
    Dublin
    Culture & Heritage
    25 mins from Dublin Airport
    star-wars-last-jedi-malin-head-county-donegal star-wars-last-jedi-malin-head-county-donegal

    In a little corner of Dublin, there is a place where musical heavyweights like to congregate.

    It’s a place that has hosted Kylie Minogue, The Rolling Stones, U2, the Spice Girls, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen and more. It’s a place where music is played, and history is made. This is Windmill Lane Recording Studios, and chances are, at some point, you’ve owned or heard an album that has been recorded here because – not only is it one of Ireland’s biggest recording studios – it’s one of the world’s most iconic.

    Originally opened in 1978, the studios relocated to a new location in 1990, a stone’s throw from the architecturally dynamic area of Grand Canal Dock. Today, it still operates as a functioning studio, but it’s also a top visitor attraction with a consistent five-star rating on TripAdvisor. Step through the doors of the studio and you’ll get the inside scoop on how tracks are put together and how to mix your own session with a virtual band, as well as the intriguing history, stories and legends that thrum within the walls of this hotbed of music magic. As director of the studio Aidan Alcock says, “This isn’t your typical tour – it’s an exclusive backstage pass to where iconic hits are born”.

    Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Body Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Body

    Windmill Lane Recording Studios, Dublin © Windmill Lane Studios

    Need to know

    1

    The studio tour lasts around 50-60 minutes and costs from €15 for under 15s up to €22 for an adult.

    2

    Windmill Lane is close to the Grand Canal Dock area of Dublin, which has many restaurants and cafés.

    3

    The studio is in a three-storey building and does not have a lift, so there is limited access for those with impaired mobility.

    Things to see and do nearby

    Attraction

    National Print Museum

    Visit website

    Dublin

    View details

    Attraction

    Surfdock Watersports

    Visit website

    Dublin

    View details

    Attraction

    Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

    Visit website

    Dublin

    View details

    Attraction

    Dublin Bay Cruises

    Visit website

    Dublin

    View details

    Attraction

    The Jeanie Johnston

    Visit website

    Dublin

    View details

    Accommodation

    Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel

    5/5

    Visit website

    Dublin

    View details

    Attraction

    Harbourmaster Pub & Restaurant

    Visit website

    Dublin

    View details