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My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Dublin, Ireland in May for only a week. She has been wanting to do this for over a year now and we are both excited about going. I thought I might ask the Gaiscioch who have been there about must see places and do's and don'ts. Any advice and suggestions will be invaluable!
Thanks :)
Kurt aka Astril Sathril aka Kurtgrim
Don't go to the pubs on the main road. Go to the ones in the ally. Those one have been there 100+ years. Thats where the real history of Ireland lives. In addition Trinity College is a great place to go. You can see the book we're based on there.
Dublin is my second home since 2 of my daughters live there. I would suggest you visit the oldest pub in Ireland--> The Brazen Head ..I would suggest you get there early say 2000 pm so you can get a seat and wait for the Traditional Irish Band to play. Usually starts around 2130 pm. Will have to agree with Fog that Trinity college is a must to view the Book of Kells.Visit the Guinness Factory and the National Museum which are close to each other. Also take a day trip to Galway, you will love it. I will be there for a month starting Feb.24..So if you visit the Brazen Head chances are I will be there..Have a grand time..
The best Guinness I've ever had was at the St. James Gate brewery in Dublin. After that, all my wife and I did was drive around the island and visit ancient sites.
I can't give you any info - I am here to ask you to share your experiences and what you find upon your return. Visiting Ireland and Scotland are on my Bucket List - hopefully next spring. Have fun and Safe Journ!
Definitely agree with seeing Galway! And the Brazen Head. What a great pub with some of the best music! St. James Brewery is excellent and the beer is never better than when you get it at the source. If y are a beer fan, I would also recommend a train ride to Kilkenny with a stay at a nice B&B for the night. Any will do as there are tons there. Kilkenny is also where the St. Francis Abbey brewery is which is the home of Smithwicks. The trip there and back is absolutely beautiful as well. You can also plan the train ride out to be able to stop at Waterford Crystal and, if you're a whiskey person, the Middleton distillery. If you don't have the chance to get out of Dublin on that scale I would also recommend the original Jameson distillery. They don't actually make it there anymore but give a great tour and share a ton of Irish whiskey making history and sprinkle in American whiskey and Scottish Scotch making history as well. On a non-alcohol related note, I would also visit St. Patricks Cathedral which, if I remember correctly, is not that far away from St. James Gate (Guiness Brewery). Alright, I'll stop before I write a full novel here. If you have any particular interests (history, landscapes, etc.) add another post with them and I can narrow down (as I'm sure several others here can as well) a few more great things to see. I'm excited for you! Ireland is a wonderful place. My family has thick Irish roots and have visited many times over the years. The country has had a rough several years recently, as so many have, but in more ways than not it has shown the true character of the Irish and just how great they are!
