diff --git a/locations/07-dublin.md b/locations/07-dublin.md index 56f8265..8137ef3 100644 --- a/locations/07-dublin.md +++ b/locations/07-dublin.md @@ -17,11 +17,6 @@ The Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Notre Dame vs Navy at Aviva Stadium (ca ### 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). -## Must-See - -- ⭐ **College Football — Aviva Stadium** — The Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Notre Dame vs Navy at Aviva Stadium (capacity 51,700), Lansdowne Road. -- ⭐ **Trinity College & Book of Kells** — Ireland's oldest university (1592). The Long Room of the Old Library is one of the most beautiful rooms in the world — barrel-vaulted ceiling, 200,000 ancient books, marble busts. The Book of Kells (9th-century illuminated manuscript) is displayed here. - --- ## Why Via Dublin (Arrival) @@ -33,25 +28,27 @@ Arriving from the Wild Atlantic Way (coming south from Donegal/Galway/Kerry), Du ## 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/) +### ⭐ Trinity College & Book of Kells +Ireland's oldest university (1592). The Long Room of the Old Library is one of the most beautiful rooms in the world — barrel-vaulted ceiling, 200,000 ancient books, marble busts. The Book of Kells (9th-century illuminated manuscript) is displayed here. +- **Book ahead** — it sells out; [tcd.ie/visitors](https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/) +- **Allow:** 1.5–2 hours ### 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. +The prison where the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed. 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 1–2 hours. +Free entry. Home to some of the finest prehistoric gold artefacts in the world and the famous Iron Age bog bodies. Worth 1–2 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. +Dublin's cultural quarter on the south bank of the Liffey. Cobblestone streets, pubs, galleries, market on weekends. Touristy but genuinely lively. The Temple Bar pub is the famous one — it'll be packed and expensive; try Mulligan's or The Long Hall instead for a quieter 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. +One of the largest enclosed public parks in any European capital (1,750 acres). Herd of wild deer. The US Ambassador's residence and the Irish President's (Áras an Uachtaráin) are inside the park. ### Guinness Storehouse -Nine floors in the original fermentation plant; complimentary pint at the Gravity Bar with city views. Book ahead. +The pilgrimage. Nine floors in a converted fermentation plant; the gravity bar at the top has panoramic city views and a complimentary pint. More enjoyable than it sounds. +- Book ahead; busy in summer. --- @@ -66,8 +63,7 @@ Dublin has solid rapid charging infrastructure. ## 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 +- **Luas tram:** Useful for getting around the city centre without parking stress ## Onward: Return to Walldorf See `08-return-via-france.md` for the Dublin → ferry to France → Walldorf leg (target: home by Sep 2). @@ -77,3 +73,5 @@ See `08-return-via-france.md` for the Dublin → ferry to France → Walldorf le - [Aer Lingus College Football Classic](https://www.aerlinguscollegefootballclassic.com) - [Ticketmaster Ireland](https://www.ticketmaster.ie) - [ESB ecars charging](https://www.esb.ie/ecars) +- [Trinity College Visitors](https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/) +- [Kilmainham Gaol](https://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie)