Restructure wiki for EV workation with confirmed dates

- Remove Germany/Netherlands files (not needed — early ferry, no stops)
- Rewrite Hoek van Holland as daytime ferry already booked
- New England file focused on EV charging + Cambridge/York/Lakes/Liverpool stops
- Add EV charging section to Isle of Man
- Rewrite Dublin with confirmed events: Aug 30 college football, Aug 31 Bon Jovi
- New return leg: Dublin → Cherbourg ferry → Walldorf by Sep 2
- Update README with full timeline and confirmed dates table
- Update .ai-context with EV conventions and fixed date constraints
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# Dublin, Ireland
> **Type:** City destination + ferry arrival (alternative to Belfast)
> **Recommended stay:** 12 days
> **Best for:** Culture, literary history, pubs; southern starting point for Wild Atlantic Way
> **Type:** City destination + confirmed event anchor
> **Confirmed dates:** August 30 (college football), August 31 (possible Bon Jovi concert)
> **Recommended stay:** 23 days at end of trip
> **Best for:** End-of-trip anchor; culture, pubs, events
## Why Via Dublin
If you take the Isle of Man → Dublin ferry, you arrive in the Republic's capital. From here you can drive/cycle north to start the Wild Atlantic Way from Donegal (long drive, ~4h), or travel it south-to-north starting in Kerry/Cork.
## Confirmed Events
**Note:** The Wild Atlantic Way is usually more dramatic cycling south-to-north (prevailing wind at your back, progressively wilder landscapes). But north-to-south is the official direction.
### College Football — Aviva Stadium, Saturday August 30
The Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Notre Dame vs Navy at Aviva Stadium (capacity 51,700), Lansdowne Road.
- **Book tickets early** — this sells out and is a major event drawing American visitors
- Stadium is in Ballsbridge, 3km from city centre; Luas Red Line or taxi
- Pre-match atmosphere in the pubs around Baggot Street and the city centre is excellent
- [aerlinguscollegefootballclassic.com](https://www.aerlinguscollegefootballclassic.com)
### Bon Jovi Concert — Sunday August 31 (possible)
Verify venue and tickets — likely Aviva Stadium or a major outdoor venue. Check [ticketmaster.ie](https://www.ticketmaster.ie).
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## Why Via Dublin (Arrival)
Arriving from the Wild Atlantic Way (coming south from Donegal/Galway/Kerry), Dublin is the natural end point. The Wild Atlantic Way terminates near Cork/Kinsale; from there it's 3h north to Dublin for the Aug 30 fixture.
**Timing:** Build your Wild Atlantic Way itinerary backward from August 29 in Dublin (day before the game). That gives you ~3 weeks of cycling/driving from a Belfast/Donegal start around August 710.
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## Must-See
### Trinity College & Book of Kells
Ireland's oldest university (1592). The Long Room library is one of the most beautiful rooms in the world — 65m barrel-vaulted ceiling, 200,000 ancient books. The Book of Kells (9th-century illuminated gospel) is displayed here.
- Book ahead: [tcd.ie/visitors](https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/)
### Kilmainham Gaol
The prison where the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed by firing squad. Essential to understanding modern Irish history. Guided tours only — book well ahead.
- [kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie](https://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie)
### National Museum of Ireland — Archaeology
Free. World-class prehistoric gold collection and the Iron Age bog bodies (Clonycavan Man, etc.). Worth 12 hours.
### Temple Bar
Dublin's cultural quarter. Cobblestones, pubs, galleries. Touristy but genuinely alive at night. Skip the Temple Bar pub (overpriced) — try Mulligan's on Poolbeg St or The Long Hall on George's St for a proper pint.
### Phoenix Park
1,750-acre park with wild deer, the US Ambassador's residence, and the Irish President's house. Good for a morning run or cycle.
### Guinness Storehouse
Nine floors in the original fermentation plant; complimentary pint at the Gravity Bar with city views. Book ahead.
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## EV Charging in Dublin
Dublin has solid rapid charging infrastructure.
- **ESB ecars** network is widespread across the city (app: eCars)
- Rapid chargers at Merrion Road, Ballsbridge (near Aviva), and most major car parks
- **Aviva Stadium area:** ESB chargers on Serpentine Avenue and Merrion Road
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## Practical Info
- **Currency:** Euro (EUR)
- **Driving:** Left side
- **Getting around:** Luas tram (Red and Green lines), Dublin Bus, cycling. City centre is walkable.
- **Accommodation:** Book months ahead for the Aug 30 weekend — the college football game fills the city
## Onward: Return to Walldorf
See `08-return-via-france.md` for the Dublin → ferry to France → Walldorf leg (target: home by Sep 2).
## Links
- [Visit Dublin](https://www.visitdublin.com)
- [Aer Lingus College Football Classic](https://www.aerlinguscollegefootballclassic.com)
- [Ticketmaster Ireland](https://www.ticketmaster.ie)
- [ESB ecars charging](https://www.esb.ie/ecars)
## Must-See