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Next week will mark the 203rd birthday of Ireland's national theatre, The Abbey. Founded in 1904 (December 27th, to be exact), The Abbey had some of Ireland's greatest names behind it from its...
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If you don't think it's possible to get more Irish, pop over to the National Gallery of Ireland to see the works of artist John Butler Yeats, including his portrait of son (and one of Ireland's...
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Ireland is one of my favorite countries – with so many inspiring landscapes and old castles and ruins. The Rock of Cashel is a small “mountain” nearly 100 meters high, on top of which is...
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Globetrotter
Oct 24, 2008
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Doolin is known as the Irish traditional music capital. Our guide explained that some travellers stopped for a couple of days and never left, which was not my case. Doolin was in the perfect...
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Globetrotter
Oct 24, 2008
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I planned my visit to the Cliffs of Moher near summer to ensure the perfect climate but that day it was pouring. The disappointing weather did not spoil my trip as the extraordinary cliffs looked...
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I couldn't leave Dublin without seeing Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Dublin is unique in having two cathedrals in one city; St. Patrick's is the larger of the two. It only cost €4.20 for me as a...
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Went on a walking tour in Galway with my friends. I am not a walking tour type of person but it was really fun and interesting. Definitely worth €10 if you have the time
http://galwaytours.ie
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I was surprised to see the large amount of both Italian and Asian restaurant selections.
Apparently this is from the high flux of immigrants that migrated to the country within the past...
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I once heard a saying, “the Italians are good at cooking which is why you find so many Italian Restaurants…and the Irish are good at drinking, which is why you’ll find plenty of pubs” and...
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Grafton Street is probably one of Dublin’s most high-end shopping centers, filled with designers and jewelers. Besides shopping, you will find plenty of trendy bars and cafes. I thoroughly...
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Apparently these were once private grounds that have opened to the public. I was told that a lot of Dubs aren’t even aware of this, tucked behind the National Concert Hall near St. Stephen’s...
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I found Merrion Square to be quite a pleasant park. Merrion is located by the parliament and national gallery. Like St. Stephen’s Green Park, this is a great place to relax or have a picnic...
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St. Stephen’s Green is a beautiful park. There is plenty of greenery, full of water fountains, and there is an abundance of seating to relax for a minute or enjoy a picnic lunch. There’s an...
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Yes, it is an interesting name, and it’s also and interesting bar. You’ll see tons of memorablia hanging from the walls of this “sports” pub, along with large screen tv’s, but overall it...
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