We are into the final straight on our time in the UK now and it didn't seem right to head back without having had a chance to explore Dublin properly before we left.
It was a pretty relaxed 'city break' and from our hotel on Stephens Green and armed with recommendations from friends, we were all set for a great weekend.
Highlights included:
Guiness factory - not trip to Dublin would be complete without a tour of this - the most famous of breweries in the world. We enjoyed wandering around and our complimentary pints of black gold in the skyview bar. I managed two with Michelle (a mum to be) fairly happy obstaining.- Rugby at Searsons - 6 Nations cruch match - England v Ireland at Tickenham, so we settled into a bustling pub (thanks for the recommendation Shane) and took in the action. It was a great game, topped off by the premature celebration of the lone (somewhat obnoxious) England supporter who after a late try to Ireland had to eat humble pie.
Dublin Gaol - a fascination tour of this Gaol provided a great insight into the history of Ireland - mainly the political troubles but also other features of Irish history such as the potato famine.- Eating - perhaps it was the recommendations provided by friends, but you seem spoilt for choice when it comes to food in London. Highlights were breakfast each day at Avoca (cool stuff for kids in there too - not that we were looking....), Peploes for dinner (and great wines by the glass) and l'gueuleton (try the bar upstairs too - very retro).
A great spot for a relaxed weekend away. Not too much to see and do - but a really pleasant place to explore with plenty going on.
To top it off the people we met were friendly and open - how refreshing! In the words of the Irish - "Tanks a million Dublin"
To top it off the people we met were friendly and open - how refreshing! In the words of the Irish - "Tanks a million Dublin"
