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