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The Rocky Road to Dublin
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| Shoppers on a pedestrian street in Dublin |
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I thought I would share a few pictures from my trip to Ireland last summer. After facing a lot of personal hardships the year before, this trip was a welcome distraction for my mom, my husband and me. It was one of those times in my life when I felt like I had to pinch myself because I couldn't believe I was really in Ireland. My mom and I had a lifelong dream of going to Ireland since some of our ancestors emigrated from Ireland. There's far too much to share it all in one post, so I'm gifting you a glimpse of Dublin for St. Patrick's Day. I hope you enjoy!
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| On the road from Belfast to Dublin |
My great grandpa used to always talk about 'the Rocky Road to Dublin' so I wasn't quite sure what to expect as we headed down to Dublin. He must have got the phrase from this popular 19th Century song about the many trials and tribulations of an Irishman from a town near Belfast leaving his home in search of work in Liverpool.
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| On the Rocky Road to Dublin enjoying a vegan Rocky Road Halo Bar. |
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| I loved the beautiful, ornate street lights. |
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| The most photographed door in Georgian Dublin. It is actually Edwardian. |
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| Bustling Dublin street |
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| Chilling sculpture in memory of the victims of the Great Famine |
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| Starving person carrying a child over their shoulders |
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| The sculpture was gifted by Canada |
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| One of many Beautiful Irish pubs in and around Dublin |
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| This picture was taken from the top of the Guinness Storehouse, which is surrounded by glass walls. Under the description of Trinity College, you can actually see Trinity College in the distance. |
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| The Book of Kells, circa 800 AD, is an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels in Latin, based on a Vulgate text. No photographs of the text were allowed. |
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| Trinity College Library |
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| So many beautiful, old books. This place is like a dream come true. |
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| 11th Century Greek homiliary |
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| Brilliant colors created naturally |
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| St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland, founded 1191 |
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| Beautiful street in downtown Dublin |
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| The ornate glass canopy atop ornamental pillar and wrought iron stonework of the Olympia Theater reminiscent of a Victorian Music Hall |
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| Tours of the Guinness Storehouse are open to the public |
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| Beer, beer, beer |
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| They will teach you how to pull a perfect pint |
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| The bar at the top of the Guinness Storehouse has the best view of Dublin |
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| Outside the Guinness Storehouse |
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| Yes, beer and whiskey all around |
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| The Spire of Dublin (aka Monument of Light) |
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| Pedestrian Street |
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| There's something about Ireland that just makes you happy (and no, I'm not talking about the alcohol) |
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Great pictures! I also have been dreaming about going to Ireland for so long. But that's because of James Joyce, Brendan Behan and Flann O'Brien, some of my favourite writers.
ReplyDeleteI can see how the beauty and tranquility of Ireland would create many a great writer!
DeleteAh lovely pics of Dublin! Such an amazing city.
ReplyDeleteI actually did something very similar yesterday and posted some pics of the Irish countryside in honour of St Patrick's Day :)
Great minds think alike. ;-) That's so cool! I am going to check it out! Thanks! :-)
DeleteWow! Enjoyed seeing so many pictures of Ireland.
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I'm glad you enjoyed them!
DeleteWhat a great recap on Ireland and a perfect trip to honor the St. Patrick’s Day! Such gorgeous travel photos, I would love to visit Dublin one day…my partner has been there several times before we met.Thank you for sharing this Dublin post with me! x
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's such a beautiful place. I'm sure you would love it.
DeleteHah I wrote that part in my recent comment - sorry for the duplicate!
DeleteDon't worry about it. It happens to the best of us. ;-)
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