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Ireland 2008

A trip from May 09, 2008 to May 17, 2008, travelling to Dublin, Co. Wicklow, Waterford
A trip around the Emerald Isle...Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford … More  
A trip around the Emerald Isle...Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Donegal, Armagh!
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Dublin, Waterford...
Day:
05/09/2008 to 05/17/2008
Category:
Things to do, Shopping...

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Fri 05/09/08 (day 1) - Dublin

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The Westin Dublin
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The 163-room, 5-star Westin Dublin occupies a city block opposite Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells. …
Hotel
AT COLLEGE GREEN
Dublin, 2
Ireland
1-645-1000
Fri May 9 9:00am - Sun May 11 10:00am
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Book of Kells - Trinity College
Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth. Among many famous students to attend the college were playwrights Oliver Goldsmith …More  
Thing to Do
Dublin, Ireland
Fri May 9 10:00am - Fri May 9 11:00am
Notes
Trinity Ball - Friday 9th May 2008

The Old Library and The Book of Kells exhibition will close at 2pm and will remain closed for the rest of the day.

8 euro each
 
Dublin Tourism Office
right across from hotel
Thing to Do
Fri May 9 10:00am - Fri May 9 11:00am
 
Hop on Hop off
With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly …More  
Transportation
Dublin, Ireland
Fri May 9 12:00pm - Sat May 10 12:00pm
Notes
15 euro each - NEED TO BOOK ONLINE FOR DISCOUNT
 
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Dublin Castle
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Dublin Castle symbolised English rule for 700 years, ever since the Anglo-Normans built their fortress on this …
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Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle
Dublin, D 2
Ireland
+353 1 677 7129 / +353 1 679 3713
Fri May 9 1:00pm - Fri May 9 2:00pm
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
This is the largest church in Ireland, and one of the best-loved churches in the world. The present cathedral …More  
Thing to Do
Dublin, Ireland
Fri May 9 2:00pm - Fri May 9 3:00pm
 
Carmelite Church Whitefriar Steet
Carmelite Church Whitefriar Street 56 Aungier Street, , Dublin 2 Tel: + 353 1 475 8821 | Fax: + 353 1 475 8825 Em …More  
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Fri May 9 2:00pm - Fri May 9 3:00pm
 
Guinness Storehouse
Founded in 1759, the Guinness Brewery is one of the world's largest breweries, producing a distinctive dark …More  
Thing to Do
Dublin, Ireland
Fri May 9 3:00pm - Fri May 9 4:00pm
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9.30am – 5pm

BY FOOT
On a fine day the best way to get to GUINNESS STOREHOUSE® from the city centre is on foot.

From Dame Street (outside Trinity College), keep straight ahead. Follow the road around, passing Christchurch on the right and leading onto Thomas Street. At Crane Street turn left, and at the end of the road turn right onto Market Street.

GUINNESS STOREHOUSE® is on the right. Journey time 20 mins.

GUINNESS STOREHOUSE®
St James's Gate
Dublin 8

Tel: 353 1 408 4800
 
Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl
This tour explores and samples the traditional music scene, and the price includes a songbook. Two professional …More  
Thing to Do
Dublin, Ireland
Fri May 9 6:30pm - Fri May 9 10:00pm
 

Sat 05/10/08 (day 2) - Dublin

Temple Bar Food Market
Open air food market in Temple Bar, Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shopping
Sat May 10 12:00pm - Sat May 10 1:00pm
 
Gallagher's Boxty House

Restaurant
Dublin, Ireland
Sat May 10 1:00pm - Sat May 10 2:00pm
 
Grafton Street
shopping heart of Dublin, next to Trinity and St Stephens Green
Shopping
Sat May 10 2:00pm - Sat May 10 3:00pm
 
St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
adjacent to St Stephens Green
Shopping
Sat May 10 3:00pm - Sat May 10 4:00pm
 
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
parallel to grafton, over 2 streets. on william street, off dame/trinity.
Shopping
Sat May 10 3:00pm - Sat May 10 4:00pm
 
Temple Bar
The Temple Bar 47/48 Temple Bar, , Dublin 2 Tel: + 353 1 6725287 | Fax: + 353 1 4968409 If it’s a traditional I …More  
Thing to Do
Sat May 10 5:00pm - Sat May 10 6:00pm
 
O'Neills Bar
near Trinity College O'Neills Bar Suffolk Street Dublin 2, Ireland... Here in the city of Dublin, Ireland …More  
Thing to Do
Sat May 10 6:00pm - Sat May 10 7:00pm
Notes
Suffolk Street Dublin 2 Tel: (01) 679-3656
 
O'Donoghue's Pub
best pub music - home of The Dubliners.
Thing to Do
Sat May 10 8:00pm - Sat May 10 9:00pm
Notes
15 Merrion Row Dublin
Tel: 353 (0)1 6607194
 
The Brazen Head
Dublin's oldest pub - 800 years old
Thing to Do
Sat May 10 9:00pm - Sat May 10 10:00pm
Notes
Bridge Street and Merchants Quay
near Guinness and Christ Church
 

Sun 05/11/08 (day 3) - Co. Wicklow, Waterford

Avis - City Centre
Avis Dublin City Centre 35-39 Old Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland (near Guinness) 353 1 6057500
Transportation
Sun May 11 9:00am - Sat May 17 9:00am
Notes
Sunday 08:30 - 14:30
 
Wickow - driving tour

City
Sun May 11 10:00am - Sun May 11 12:00pm
Notes
Take the N11 out of Dublin heading south to Wicklow Mountains
 
Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall
353 1 204 6000 Co. Wicklow, Ireland Powerscourt is one of Europe’s great treasures and Ireland’s most famous House …More  
Thing to Do
Co. Wicklow
Sun May 11 12:00pm - Sun May 11 1:00pm
Notes
picnic at waterfall

fee 5 euro each / waterfall

gardens = 8 euro each...?

Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

Tel: 01 204 6000


Direction from Dublin City Centre/M50

Take the N11 southbound (Wexford). At approximately 19km , take the exit for Bray south, Enniskerry, Powerscourt Golf Club. (View diagram of Enniskerry exit) Turn left at roundabout, over flyover and rejoin N11 heading north. Take first left for Enniskerry Village, Powerscourt Golf Club. Continue along road to Enniskerry Village. Take the road to the left of the clock tower, in the village square, continue up steep hill for 600m. Powerscourt entrance is on the right hand side opposite church entrance.
 
Rosslare - beaches

City
Sun May 11 1:00pm - Sun May 11 2:00pm
 
Waterford Crystal Factory and Gallery
For obvious reasons, this is Waterford's number-one attraction. Since it was founded in 1783, Waterford has …More  
Thing to Do
Waterford, Ireland
Sun May 11 2:00pm - Sun May 11 3:00pm
 
 
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