From the driver’s seat to the driving range, one lucky fan could win the prize of a lifetime: the chance to attend both the Italian Grand Prix and the Amgen Irish Open in September. In a one-off collaboration, BWT Alpine Formula One Team and the DP World Tour are offering round-trip flights to Milan and Dublin, with two nights’ accommodation in each city.

The prize includes grandstand tickets at Monza, hospitality access to the Amgen Irish Open — where BWT Alpine Formula One Team investor Rory McIlroy will be competing — and a signed team shirt from both Pierre Gasly and Rory McIlroy. With two nights in the Irish capital as part of the package, we’ve put together a guide to the top five things to see and do in Dublin…

Cruise along the river

The Irish capital is situated on the River Liffey — so what better way to discover the city than from the water? Check out the Dublin Discovered Boat Tour, which departs from the heart of Dublin’s Docklands, and enjoy the history of ancient and modern Dublin as you cruise along the Liffey. The onboard guide will share plenty of fascinating stories as you pass by many of the capital’s iconic buildings from the comfort of the river.

Tour the Guinness storehouse

No trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to the Guinness Storehouse, where you can discover the story behind Ireland’s most famous pint. Located in the heart of St James’s Gate, the Storehouse spans seven floors — once the fermentation plant of the brewery — where you’ll learn about the ingredients that make up the legendary stout. If whiskey is more your tipple, then head to the Jameson Distillery, founded by John Jameson in 1780, to enjoy a premium tasting session or create your own personalised blend to take home.

Explore the Book of Kells

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest university and home to one of its greatest cultural treasures: the Book of Kells. This precious 9th-century manuscript contains the four gospels of the New Testament and is on display as part of the Book of Kells Experience. Housed in the Old Library, the visit concludes in the breathtaking Long Room — widely considered one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.

Walk through one of Dublin’s many parks

Of the half-dozen parks in Dublin, the largest is Phoenix Park, which stretches over 1,750 acres inside an 11km perimeter wall. Originally established in the 17th century as a hunting ground for visiting monarchs — complete with fallow deer — the park later served as military grounds and government housing in the 18th century. Today, it remains home to Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President of Ireland.

Pay a vist to Dublin Castle

Located on Castle Street, this magnificent complex features the State Apartments, the Chapel Royal, a 13th-century tower, and several medieval structures. The site of the original castle garden is where the River Liffey met the River Poddle — the 'black pool’ or Dubh Linn — from which the city takes its name.