Dublin; so much to do – so little time! We visited St. Stephen’s Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle today. St. Stephen’s Park played a central role in the 1916 Easter Rising. There are numerious plaques around the park providing the historical context of the event. Unfortunately, we will not be in Dublin when the planned commemorative activities marking the centenary of this event take place in several weeks time.
I disovered that Temple Bar is not in fact a single “bar” (a drinking waterhole as us Aussies might otherwise relate to this word) but rather this describes a section of land reclaimed from the adjacent River Liffey upon which a number of businesses were created over a period of time. This area now contains a concentrated number of live music drinking bars and is a magnet for young people and the young at heart.
Tomorrow we go to the Guinness Brewery at 5 pm for a guided tour and beer tasting. We may also do something else but tomorrow we go to the Guinness Brewery for a guided tour and beer tasting. 🙂
Hmmmm I wasn’t fussed with the Guinness tour. I gave my pint away at the end. Yuck. But the view from the top is good! Hope the weather holds out for you. Bloody bothersome getting about in the wet and it plays havoc with the holiday snaps! ? ?
Hello Chris and Greg, lovely to follow your adventures. I think I may have to go to Shewsbury one day to look at those beautiful gardens. Tulips can be spectacular on mass. Bye Mary.xxx