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Whirlwind Two Days In Ireland

A September 2000 trip to Dublin by Tombrew

Trim CastleMore Photos

After Liverpool, we took the boat to Dublin. From there, we hit some spots in the countryside for a day, then spent a long day in Dublin.

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Whirlwind Two Days In IrelandBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Pubs, pubs, pubs!! Also, the holy ground called Tara, the Anglo-Norman castle in the village of Trim, and or course, Dublin- seeing the holy Book of Kells at Trinity College, the Guiness Brewery, and the great party district called Temple Bar.

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The buses are great, and walking around Dublin is definitely suggested.

Castlespring B and BBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

There are several nice B and B's in the village of Swords, near the Dublin Airport. This is very convenient if you are flying out - as I did back to London. There is a cool castle in the village, and the B and B''s are nearby. Castlespring is run by a nice lady named Cepta Morton. She is very helpful with tourist info, and prepares a wonderful breakfast.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tombrew on November 18, 2000

Castlespring B and B
26 Watery Lane Dublin, Ireland
01-840 1043

Oliver St John GogartyBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Oliver St. John Gogarty Pub"

This is a great pub! The food and beer was great, and this incredible band played traditional Irish music for hours! I even bought a CD of several of the bands that play here.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tombrew on November 18, 2000

Oliver St John Gogarty
58/59 Fleet Street Dublin, Ireland
+353 1 671 1822; +35

Book of KellsBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

The holy Book of Kells is a 1200 year old bok depicting the Gospels. It is hand drawn and written and the colors are amazing. This is a must-see in Dublin. Right downtown, near the River Liffey.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tombrew on November 18, 2000

Book of Kells
Long Library Dublin, Ireland
+353 1 677 2941

Guiness Brewery MuseumBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Guinness Brewery"

Guide at Guinness
Now you have to go to this place if you visit Dublin. It is a pretty good walk from downtown, but along the way you see beautiful historic churches and buildings. When you get there, buy your ticket, and peruse the old equipment, and especially the old ads for the beer. After you walk around, go down to the serving area where you get a free pint of the best beer you will ever drink in your life.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tombrew on November 18, 2000

Guiness Brewery Museum
Dublin Centre Dublin, Ireland

Hill of TaraBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Tara"

Tara View
Tara is a holy spot, first settled by the Druids hundreds of years BC. On this site are burial mounds and earthworks. All of the dead were cremated and placed in these mounds, except for one body that has been identified as a 15 year old Egyptian. Makes you wonder. Also, there is an old church at the site and a statue of St. Patrick. In 327 AD or so, he came here to establish the Catholic Church in the area.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Tombrew on November 18, 2000

Hill of Tara
Kilmessan Village Co. Meath, Ireland
+353 46 25903

Trim CastleBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Trim Castle
The castle is the oldest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, dating 800 years. It is pretty huge, and in good condition. Definitely worth the trip through the beautiful countryside to get there - about 25 miles north of Dublin.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tombrew on November 18, 2000

Trim Castle
Trim Dublin, Ireland

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Marina del Rey, California

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