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Dublin<br />
Even if you’ve never fancied Guinness before, there’s something in the Dublin air<br />
that is going to compel you to sip a s<strong>amp</strong>le of <strong>Ireland</strong>’s most legendary liquid.<br />
This dynamic European capital’s history stretches back 1000 years and Viking,<br />
Medieval and Georgian legacies live on. The UNESCO World Heritage site at Boyne<br />
Valley actually predates the pyramids of Egypt, and the city itself has a long<br />
association with literary giants and musical luminaries. There are eerie reminders<br />
of <strong>Ireland</strong>’s turbulent past in Kilmainham Gaol, now a museum, and at Malahide<br />
Castle, there’s not one but five ghosts on the prowl! You can easily fill your days<br />
with castles, museums and art galleries.<br />
Our favourite things to see and do<br />
Statue hunt – There are plenty to find and some have<br />
acquired some interesting nicknames (ask a local!). Keep your<br />
eyes peeled for James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Molly Malone,<br />
and the tall, emaciated people of the Famine Memorial.<br />
Kilmainham Gaol – Closed in 1924, this is a bleak but<br />
fascinating attraction. The only way to visit the Gaol is with<br />
a guided tour, which is great as you learn all about <strong>Ireland</strong>’s<br />
turbulent past and independence as the jail housed the<br />
leaders of the Easter 1916 rebellion.<br />
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S<strong>amp</strong>le some local brews – Discover how the world<br />
famous brews are made at the Guinness Storehouse or Old<br />
Jameson Distillery, and enjoy a pint in the Temple Bar at a live<br />
music ‘session’.<br />
Francis Bacon’s studio – After his death in 1992, his<br />
London studio was moved in all its messy glory to the Hugh<br />
Lane Gallery. Look through a perspex window at the 7000<br />
items: a huge easel, piles of paints, jars, brushes, rags, pots,<br />
books, photos, towels and empty boxes of Krug Ch<strong>amp</strong>agne.<br />
Trinity College – The oldest University in <strong>Ireland</strong>, founded<br />
in 1592, has prime real estate in central Dublin and is home<br />
to one of the world’s most famous books, The Book of Kells.<br />
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Train to Dun Laoghaire – This quaint seaside town has<br />
a complex heritage and is referred to as Dublin’s Riviera due<br />
to its splendid harbour and town surrounded by rolling hills.<br />
Irish Food Trail – Take a guided walking tour to see Dublin<br />
city’s ‘hidden gems’ and be introduced to local Irish people in<br />
some of Dublin’s most famous hot-spots. Taste authentic Irish<br />
food and drink as you go around the city.<br />
The 1916 Tour - Beyond the Barricades – Experience<br />
the historical rebellion that would shape the nation. Move<br />
around the city and see the various sites of the different<br />
battles and incidents from the 1916 uprising.<br />
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