Ireland
Dublin
From June 23rd to June 26th, 2024
Stay
Merrion
See/Do
Temple Bar - we went almost every night that we had the energy (which was every night)
Jameson Distillery on Bow Street, we did a whiskey tasting, but you can do many other things!
Guinness Brewery - we were paraded through it like cattle, but it was such a well designed experience. We got to make a personalized beer with our picture on top of the foam
St. Patricks Cathedral - an icon in the city
Walk around or take a tour of Trinity College - another icon of the city
We didn’t get a chance to visit, but many people recommended Kilmainham Gaol
Walk all around town or take a horse and carriage ride
Day Trip: Belfast
Titanic Museum since this is where Titanic made it’s berth
Day trip: Giant’s Causeway
We stopped in Bushmills to have lunch at Market SQ. We ate garlic bread, got a burger and chicken on top of potatoes
Tour & taste at The Old Bushmills Distillery
Eat/Drink
Drinks at 1661
Drinks & bar snacks at Vintage Cocktail Club
Drinks at the bar in the Merrion Hotel, Number 23
Pub & bar snacks: Brazen Head - allegedly the oldest pub in Ireland (a serious claim!)
Casual lunch or dinner: Masa Mexican Grill
Shannon
August 12th to August 16th, 2024
Stay
Dromoland Castle
See/Do
At the Dromoland castle:
Shoot clay
Golf
Bike around the property
Take a paddle boat around on the pond
Walk on the forest trails on the property
Walk through The Walled Garden on property to enjoy the beautifully manicured gardens
Day Trip: Cliffs of Moher
We had beautiful weather and got to spend some time walking the cliffs
Eat/Drink
The Cocktail Bar at the Dromoland Castle
Dinner at Michelin restaurant Earl of Thomond at Dromoland castle
Lunch at The Fig Tree at Dromoland Castle - incredible golf club style casual spot