€620,000 is to be spent on developing a number of tourist attractions in Dublin, which are aimed at international visitors.

The restoration of the first Catholic Bell to ring in Dublin in breach of the Penal Laws, at Smock Alley, is among five projects to benefit.

The others are St Werburgh's Church, Dublinia, Christ Church Cathedral and Tailor's Hall.

The projects are part of "Dubline", a proposed heritage trail which will run across the city from East to West along a route from College Green to Kilmainham.