stipmom Posted April 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 9, 2016 on that list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer Posted April 9, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hi, Guinness brewery. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 9, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 9, 2016 "Must do" is what interests you, not me. We know several people who were very interested in the Book of Kells, but it is not high on our list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted April 9, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2016 We found the Book to be very interesting but I like history. The level of detail for something done free hand on sheeps skin is amazing. We had early reservations so were pretty in the room alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted April 9, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Gravity Bar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted April 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 10, 2016 The Book of Kells is well worth seeing. It is located in a library of Trinity University in Dublin. If you take the shuttle from the ship, it will drop you off near the University. Also, you can pick up the HoHo bus there and visit the Guinness brewery and other places in Dublin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collect47 Posted April 12, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Trinity College is the only college of the University of Dublin ... and they charge admission to the library, but if you arrive late enough they waive the fee :). And going to Dublin and not looking there is a grievous sin indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgrange Posted April 12, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Unless you drink Guinness, I wouldn't bother with the tour. I would get the HOHO bus, get a feel for the city, go see the Book of Kells, wander around Grafton St./Stephen's green a bit, go hear some live music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted April 12, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Must do's in Dublin . Where is the Book of Kells....on that list? The top attractions in Dublin: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186605-Activities-Dublin_County_Dublin.html Book of Kells comes 12th. Edited April 12, 2016 by Ray66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgrange Posted April 13, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2016 My usual rule of thumb for visiting somewhere is to do something I cannot do anywhere else. Personally, my number one visit in the Dublin area (unless I had quite a knowledge of Irish history beforehand) would be Newgrange. Older than the Pyramids, unique in this continent, let alone the country. Kilmainham is a very emotional site for Irish people, as most families would have had connections with the various attempts at independence over the years, but I'm not sure how much it would interest a casual visitor. Visit things based on your interests, not other people's lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pet Nit Noy Posted April 13, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 13, 2016 My usual rule of thumb for visiting somewhere is to do something I cannot do anywhere else. Personally, my number one visit in the Dublin area (unless I had quite a knowledge of Irish history beforehand) would be Newgrange. Older than the Pyramids, unique in this continent, let alone the country. Kilmainham is a very emotional site for Irish people, as most families would have had connections with the various attempts at independence over the years, but I'm not sure how much it would interest a casual visitor. Visit things based on your interests, not other people's lists. +1 for a day trip to Newgrange and the Hill of Tara Newgrange is a place that has stuck in my head and heart. The fact that visitors are still being allowed inside the tomb makes the visit there special. My husband and I were so moved by our trip to Newgrange that for a while, we were tempted to enter our names in the drawing for the winter solstice experience. OP, be sure you arrange a visit the site with a group or individual that can reserve specific timed access to the tomb. The Hill of Tara is near enough to Newgrange to combine in a special day's experience. I'm not Irish, yet I was caught up in its beauty and its emotional power. Finally, I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned the Prehistoric Gold Exhibit in the Irish National Museum in Dublin. Great exhibit! The museum is less than ten minutes walk from Trinity College where the Book of Kells is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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