{"id":2789,"date":"2019-06-12T04:52:53","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T04:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zeweekendtraveller.com\/?p=2789"},"modified":"2019-06-12T04:52:53","modified_gmt":"2019-06-12T04:52:53","slug":"dublin-where-tall-irish-tales-come-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeweekendtraveller.com\/index.php\/europe\/dublin-where-tall-irish-tales-come-to-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Dublin – Where Tall Irish Tales come to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before visiting Dublin, my only association to it was St. Patrick’s Day where people come out in droves in funny green hats with a pint in their hands.\u00a0 Dublin has since surpassed my initial picture of it. When I decided to visit , it was due to the threat of Brexit looming overhead and I wanted to visit both the North and the South of Ireland and both areas did not disappoint.<\/p>\n

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Getting Here:<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Dublin International Airport has 2 terminals (1 and 2) . I flew in with Aer Lingus and landed at Terminal 2. However I had pre-booked my transport into the city with Airlink Shuttle<\/a>. *Money saving Tip: If you book with Booking.com it has additional 10% discounts for the Airlink tickets.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u00a0 had to find my way to Terminal 1 to the DoDublin at the ground floor to get my ticket. From one terminal to another there is an indoor link and you just need to look out for signs leading to the terminals – it is less than 5 minutes walk. To catch the bus, you only have to exit the terminal1\u00a0 to the left and you find bus stops there.<\/p>\n

For *Cruise Terminal<\/strong> from the Airport Bus 747 from Airport to Port Arena – also part of airlink shuttle. To get to the city center from the cruise terminal would be the same on Bus 747 to College Green \/ Temple Bar stop.<\/p>\n

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Seeing Dublin:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dublin is surprisingly walkable and I managed to see the sights without the need of taking the local transportation. With just a set of my trusty legs, I set off to explore the city.<\/p>\n

Guinness Storehouse<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Out of all the names associated with Ireland is the brand Guinness and in Dublin it is an attraction to visit the brewery which by now has a visitor’s experience from visiting the roots of Guinness to the very top roofbar where a pint is included. Check out the Tickets and opening times link<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Guinness Storehouse Dublin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

About a 1.4km walk from the city center I come to think of as Trinity College (College Green) is the Cathedral. The interior is impressive – look for the stained glass.\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the link<\/a> for\u00a0 opening hours and tickets.<\/p>\n

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Marsh’s Library<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Next door to St. Patrick’s is the\u00a0Marsh’s Library,\u00a0 the oldest working library in the world. For a small fee you can go in and take a look just to say I’ve been there and done that. The library however is not open all days. Here is the link<\/a> to check opening times and admission fees.<\/p>\n

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Christchurch Cathedral<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

The oldest building in Dublin , it has seen its fair share of significant events of the royal sort , crowning of Kings are just one of them. The church also houses medieval and ancient manuscripts. Here is the link<\/a> for opening times.<\/p>\n

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Christchurch Cathedral Dublin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Dublinia<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Is a really interesting museum if you have time to spare. It showcases life in Dublin during the Viking times.\u00a0 Here is the link<\/a> for the opening times for the museum.<\/p>\n

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Dublinia Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Old City Wall<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The wall reminds me of the old wall in Berlin , there are also strips showing where the original wall in Dublin was. It is centuries old and while did not have the same function as the Berlin wall , it shows the old medieval walled city of Dublin. Great for historians and its about a 300m walk away from Dubinia.<\/p>\n

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Dublin Castle<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The castle has changed hands with the different administration running Ireland. It houses government complex and it is free to enter the compound but need to pay admission fees to see the interior. Here is the link<\/a> to the admission fees and opening times.<\/p>\n

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Dublin Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Drury Street<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Drury street is a trendy area of the city center. I did not know of it but was drawn to it nevertheless. The architecture around here is unique. The area has a lot of cafes and restaurants which may be why I hung around this area a lot \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Drury Street a hip area in the city center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The George street Market arcade is a walk through street with shops as well as mobile stores.<\/p>\n

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George’s Street Arcade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Temple Bar<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Temple Bar is a happening area , a street parallel to the River Liffey.\u00a0 Plenty of cafes and a high concentration of pubs are here. They offer live music , pub food and there is plenty else culturally happening like outdoor musicians, street artists. Definitely a must-visit especially in the evenings.<\/p>\n

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Temple Bar Area Dublin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Ha’penny Bridge<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

There are a total of 21 bridges built over the River Liffey – the first iron cast bridge is the Ha’penny Bridge. This bridge by now very famous synonymous with Dublin. The\u00a0 Bridge took on the name of how much toll was charged to use it at the beginning.<\/p>\n

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Ha’penny Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Molly Malone Statue<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Walking around Dublin, you will run into many statues around the city. One of more famous ones is the Molly Malone Statue based on a popular song in Dublin. The statue is currently situated on Suffolk Street.<\/p>\n

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Molly Malone statue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Trinity College<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Is Ireland’s top ranking University.\u00a0 The campus is open to visitors and tourists and man are there lots of visitors around. Its a good looking campus , it has a compact looking area and directs visitors well to where people want to go.<\/p>\n

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The Trinity College Campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Library in the Campus houses about 5 million books and keeps growing annually. It is the biggest research library in the country. The Book of Kells is by far the most famous ancient manuscript on display. It is not allowed to use the camera in the old library where the Book of Kells is.\u00a0 Here is the link<\/a> to check opening times and entrance fees.<\/p>\n

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The Book of Kells in the Trinity college Library Dublin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The ticket to see the Book of Kells is including access to the Long Room.<\/p>\n

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Trinity College The Long Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the impresive Long Room there is the display of the Brian Boru Harp which is one of the three oldest surviving Harps from Medieval Gaelic. You might recognize the Harp as the symbol of Ireland.<\/p>\n

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The Medieval Brian Boru Harp the National symbol of Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Outside the Berkeley Library wing,\u00a0 stands Arnaldo Pomodoro’s\u00a0Sphere Within Sphere<\/em>\u00a0sculpture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sphere Within Sphere sculpture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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O’Connell Street<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Across the Bridge on the Northside is O’Connell Street – it is a wide avenue with tribute statues lined along the length of the street. It is a busy street and on the main bus route and so the best time to see it is early in the morning as I did around 06:30 as I made my way to Parnell Square to catch a bus. It is fantastic to see this normally busy area in quiet mode and admire those statues along the way. There is also nice architecture like the General Post Office and Garden of Remembrance.<\/p>\n

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The O’Connell monument at the start \/ end of this busy street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The General Post office at O’Connell Street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Off the Beaten Path<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. If you have never experienced staying on a university or college campus, here is your chance! Stay at Trinity college<\/span>– during the summer months (May till August) – it has the advantage of being at a very central location in Dublin.<\/li>\n
  2. Go on a Musical Pub Crawl.<\/span>\u00a0 You meet at a pub and follow your musician guides around from pub to pub learning about the Irish Music and culture scene. With a ticket your place in the pub is secured.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Picture source is https:\/\/www.musicalpubcrawl.com\/musical-pub-crawl<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Important and Useful Things To Note<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    1. The Tap Water is drinkable here.<\/li>\n
    2. I did not feel obligated to order drinks in Dublin in the eateries, freely ask for tap water with your meals.<\/li>\n
    3. Even though Republic of Ireland is part of Europe, people drive on the left side of the road, same as in the UK.<\/li>\n
    4. This applies for the Power plugs as well, instead of the Europe standard , the UK standards are widely used.<\/li>\n
    5. People are really friendly here, if you have to use the facilities to answer nature’s call just ask.<\/li>\n
    6. Most restaurants open at noon and closes at 10pm.<\/li>\n
    7. Euro is the currency used here.<\/li>\n
    8. Baggage keep:\u00a0In case you have a heavy bag you don’t want to bring along while sightseeing. You can keep your bag at Trinity College opposite of Book of Kells for 3 euros per bag.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Directions:\u00a0 \u00a0Enter the cafe across the field from the Book of Kells entrance – turn right past the coffee shop and go down a short flight of stairs and there you find the Baggage Keep.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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