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Hill of Tara Review

Hill of Tara Review

Quick Verdict Hill of Tara is the ancient seat of Ireland's High Kings and one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. But without a guide (which is my fault), it felt like walking around a golf course with some random small hills. It's

Grafton Street: A Walk Through Dublin’s Shops & Parks

Grafton Street: A Walk Through Dublin’s Shops & Parks

Dublin Without Maps Dublin's twisted streets confuse visitors. Vikings cities weren't built for tourists. My solution is routes which follows one main street. Like a walking subway line, with stops on and just off the route. Never worry about getting lost! The Grafton Street Route This

Review: The Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery in Dublin

Review: The Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery in Dublin

The Legacy Tour & Tasting I heard that whiskey was being distilled on a church altar in Dublin. This I had to see, so one sunny Friday afternoon, I went to church! This post has affiliate links & we may earn a commission. The Liberties Golden Triangle The Pearse Lyons

Review: The Irish Famine Exhibition Dublin

Review: The Irish Famine Exhibition Dublin

I visited the Irish Famine Exhibition in Dublin last weekend. I was there at the invitation of Gerard McCarthy, the curator. The exhibition is located on the top floor of the beautiful St Stephen's Green shopping centre and runs through the end of September. This post has affiliate

Shouk Restaurant Dublin: Hard to find but packed on a Sunday

Shouk Restaurant Dublin: Hard to find but packed on a Sunday

My sister has been telling me about Shouk for years saying that if she lived as near to it as I do, she'd be there every week. So one evening we made plans to meet up there. Finding Shouk It's near Croke Park stadium, and a

Temple Bar Dublin

Temple Bar Alternatives

Temple Barred Coming to Dublin, home of the greatest pubs in the world, and drinking in Temple Bar is like visiting Paris and walking past the Louvre to see a fake Mona Lisa. This post has affiliate links where we earn a commission at no cost to you. What Is

Petit Café, Kildare Street, Dublin

Petit Café, Kildare Street, Dublin

How I Found It I was going to the National Museum one morning and was there before it even opened. Directly across the road is the Petit Cafe. I was just going over to look at it for research purposes, I'd already had my morning coffee, but the