Have a friend visiting Dublin this week. Then Cork for a good bit.
Must see and do things?
Must see and do things?
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Must do things in Dublin and Cork? (2 Viewers)
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Don Quixote
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In Dublin, Trinity College library long hall and Book of Kells. Guinness Brewery. Old Jameson Distillery.
Cork - Jameson (again). Close to the Blarney Stone, but that is a tourist trap unless he/she has decided that really want to hang over the edge of a castle to share germs with thousands of tourists. I don’t have personal experience with much else in Cork.
If they are driving between, suggest hitting the Rock of Cashel as stopping point.
I preferred the countryside in Ireland to the cities, but is more my personal vibe, as prefer to spend leisure time away from urban centers. If they have a car, from Cork head over to Killarney to see Killarney National Park and Ross Castle, and drive the Ring of Kerry. Near Dublin, head down to Glendalough (old monastic site).
Cork - Jameson (again). Close to the Blarney Stone, but that is a tourist trap unless he/she has decided that really want to hang over the edge of a castle to share germs with thousands of tourists. I don’t have personal experience with much else in Cork.
If they are driving between, suggest hitting the Rock of Cashel as stopping point.
I preferred the countryside in Ireland to the cities, but is more my personal vibe, as prefer to spend leisure time away from urban centers. If they have a car, from Cork head over to Killarney to see Killarney National Park and Ross Castle, and drive the Ring of Kerry. Near Dublin, head down to Glendalough (old monastic site).
Quint
Footballguy
we did literally all of this of this on a previous trip. great suggestions!
would also add in a hurling match, Gaelic football, or road bowling match depending on schedule.
Thank you!
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Drink Guiness at a pub. But keep in mind that the Irish version is much stronger than the American version.
titusbramble
Footballguy
As you know I'm working on something for Dublin, but will say in advance:
a) Guinness factory tour. Has good value, get the stuff at their own tap
b) Croke Park stadium tour. It's a super impressive stadium, allows great views of the city, and also gets you in the GAA museum which has a fantastic history/culture/learning combination (hurling is really hard)
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
Many good suggestions were already mentioned.
In addition, there are areas called Newgrange and Knowth which are tombs/Unesco Heritage sights that are about an hour from Dublin.
They are ancient monuments that were built before the Pyramids in Egypt. We toured them when we were there 2 years ago.
In addition, there are areas called Newgrange and Knowth which are tombs/Unesco Heritage sights that are about an hour from Dublin.
They are ancient monuments that were built before the Pyramids in Egypt. We toured them when we were there 2 years ago.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
Irish and American Guinness draft are both the same ABV. Just a hair above 4%. Guinness looks strong but is in actuality a fairly light beer in terms of ABV, carbs, and calories. Even in Ireland.
I would recommend finding a good bar to post up in somewhere in Temple Bar in Dublin and just hang out, watch some musicians, and chat with the locals and other travelers.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
I did not get the chance to do this, but on my list for next time: Dublin Literary Pub Crawl https://www.dublinpubcrawl.com/
McBokonon
Footballguy
I really enjoyed O’Donoghues on Merrion Row. Classic pub and old-timers just show up and jam. Was brilliant. I still use the coasters at home. https://www.odonoghues.ie/
Nemesis
Footballguy
I actually did this crawl & it was very interesting/well done.
Nemesis
Footballguy
Dublin
•Trinity College (do the student guided tour + the Library/Book of Kells)
•St. Patrick Cathedral
•Guinness tour (make sure you spend time on the rooftop bar for a drink)
•Jameson factory tour
•Literary pub crawl (night time). Good way to experience several pubs & hear some historical references
Outside Dublin
•Rock of Cashel - is on the way to Cork. (There is an Abbey next door called Hore Abbey….we had some fun taking a picture in front of the sign
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•Trinity College (do the student guided tour + the Library/Book of Kells)
•St. Patrick Cathedral
•Guinness tour (make sure you spend time on the rooftop bar for a drink)
•Jameson factory tour
•Literary pub crawl (night time). Good way to experience several pubs & hear some historical references
Outside Dublin
•Rock of Cashel - is on the way to Cork. (There is an Abbey next door called Hore Abbey….we had some fun taking a picture in front of the sign
)
What are you doing for Dublin?
titusbramble
Footballguy
What we've been discussing with Clayton in DMs
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Boy would I do this.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I don’t think the Guinness is stronger in Ireland but it has a reputation of being fresher, better kept & properly poured, in a way some Americans may not expect. And some people claim it’s better at some pubs than others but I have no idea if that’s true or could be confirmed. Of course one would have to do a lot of personal quality checks to verify this.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Definitely fresher with it right there. They also serve it at the proper temperature. Most American pubs serve it too cold because they keep all of their taps the same temperature, but Guinness not meant to be served that cold.
titusbramble
Footballguy
That Guinness is better in Dublin than elsewhere may have been true in the past, nowadays I wouldn't agree given we get it exported rather than brewed under licence, but I live within a few hours shipping time of St James' Gate so that would have something to do with it. Compared to the US, I don't know, given how little good beer is exported to the UK in any decent volumes the last thing I do on holiday is get beer I can get in my local
Orange&Blue
Footballguy
find a pub with some local musicians playing.
find a seat in the back, order some beer, and just relax.
Guinness tour is cool. even better if you go with others who will give you their free sample.
Trinity college is worth a visit
culdeus
Footballguy
I was in cork last year. It is not a good home base and sort of a dump. Would stay out on the ring of kerry in a b&b. You would be shocked how long it takes to even go 10 miles there. Going point to point on the ring is a better idea. We did a start and end point and regretted it some points due to the long drives.
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