Dublin
- Trinity College – travel to this historical college outside of Dublin to see the ancient Book of Kells
- Shopping on Grafton Street
- Irish Dance performance – one of the most fun things we did in Dublin. Exciting and interactive and includes dinner!
- Dublin Castle – take in the ancient Celtic vibe
- Chester Beatty Library
- Creative Corner – a hip area of town just south of Temple Bar
- Ely wine bar
- Library bar
- Camden Street
- Queen of Tarts Café
- Powerscourt Townhouse markets and restaurants
- Bewleys Cafe for coffee
- Dublin National Gallery
- Irish whiskey museum
- Brick Alley Café
- Ha’Penny Bridge
- Temple Bar – there is the famous “Temple Bar” on the corner but any of the other bars in the Temple Bar area are just as authentic (and cheaper!)
- Klaw seafood restaurant
- Celtic Nights Show at the Arlington Hotel https://celticnights.com/
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral – the largest church in Ireland found in 1191
- Newgrange farm – we spent a day visiting this farm, hanging out with animals, learning about agricultural history in Dublin, and learning from some of the nicest people
- Jameson Distillery
- Guinness Storehouse – test your bartender skills and learn about Guinness’s longstanding popularity in Ireland
- King John’s Castle in Carlingford – spend a sunny day exploring the ruins of a Celtic dynasty
- Christ Church Cathedral – the second medieval cathedral Dublin has to offer
- Belfast – take a trip to this quaint town that is the birthplace of the Titanic and remember to eat at St. George’s Market, the last Victorian market in Northern Ireland
- Avoca Wool Shop – your one stop shop for authentic and incredibly warm wool clothing