Seas were a bit rough so the fast cat service was cancelled instead we had to take the slow boat. it took about 3 hours from Dublin to Hollyhead, then a hour and a half wet drive to Liverpool. Boat was huge, I reckon about double the size of the Tassie Ferry, we paid a […]

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Beautiful blue skies for a change, but the air is a bit nippy.

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Got out on the streets about 9 am and walked until 1:30 then it was time for the first refreshment of the day ( 2 hours later than yesterday) and a lovely Guinness pie. The fresh Guinness is so good and easy to drink…and you wake up sparky …if only it was served at the […]

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Like a lot of Europe the city’s main form of transport before road was on canals

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The hard rock had one of U2s Tribants from their Zooropa tour. the other two pic are from their recording studios, the band plan to pull them down and build some hideous tower bigger than Bono’s ego.

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Dublin has some ancient churches many dating back to medieval times

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some great old pubs around this district heres a few highlights

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we started off the day at the Guinness Experience a 7 storey interactive tour of all things Guinness. the historic old building was incredible with huge iron beams and old bricks. the tour ended on the 7th floor a circular glass room offering spectacular views of Dublin and to help enjoy it a ice cold […]

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Sure it’s Irelands most touristy pub but you have to have a few pints when passing and it is lunchtime. 350 whiskeys available and world famous oysters… I’m sticking to the Guinness, it is so delicious.

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A great drive in the countryside from Kilkenny. Dublin is a much faster pace and looks like it will offer a fun couple of days. today is Arthur Guinness birthday and its like new years eve so many people out enjoying a pint or two. The party district of Temple Bar rivals Bourbon Street in […]

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Parts of this castle date back some 800 years although much of it is between 200-300 years. no photos were allowed inside…but you can buy them in the gift shop.

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