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 New Orleans, only more pubs.

The Guinness marketing is amazing pints $2.50-$3.50 and any pub in the country may be gatecrashed by one of dozens of headline acts including Fat Boy Slim and Mumford & Sons.

Here is a shot of the Half Penny Bridge