36 hours in Dublin

Elliot was already off for half-term and we grabbed Huddy early from school and went to Gid’s rugby match (they won:). Headed to Heathrow and after an hour delay took off for Dublin. We arrived at our hotel and went out for groceries and dinner at 930. Kids were happy and fed and we ended up all in bed by midnight.

Up in the morning for our 10 am walking tour. We really enjoy the Guru walks. Guides are always super knowledgeable and give great insight on food and experiences around the city. We walked for about 2.5 hours around the city learning about their difficult history with the Vikings, the Norse and, of course, the British. We wandered the streets including the famous busker and shopping Grafton Street. We ended the tour at Christ Church which was beautiful. We had about an hour for lunch and went around the corner for lunch at a pub called Darkey Kelly’s for delicious bangers and mash, beef stew, burgers and pasta. I had my first Guinness in Ireland and it was so different from the US. Light and delicious.

This morning we hopped online at 9 to pick up last minute tickets to Kilmainham Gaol (jail). It sells out months in advance but they release tickets for a few slots at 9. We were lucky 🍀 enough to get them and headed there for 130 tour. Barely made it! Super interesting and sad look at Irish history. Well worth a trip.

Afterwards we grabbed the most delicious hot chocolate and mocha from Butler’s cafe. We walked around Trinity college and down Grafton street (where one of our favorite movies ‘Once’ was filmed). Dinner in a local pub packed with people, live music and Irish dancers. Home at 10 pm so we could all read to sleep.Læs mere