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Off the Beaten Path in Dublin

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GARDEN OF REMEMBERANCE
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  • Updated By hevbell on October 7, 2004
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  • Children of Lir - Dublin
    Children of Lir
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    This garden is in memory of all those who died in the fight for Irish Freedom and was first opened on the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Its just at the top of O'Connell Street, on Parnell Square, but a nice quiet spot to contemplate.

    The most famous thing here is the Children of Lir statue at the far end which depicts creatures from Celtic mythology

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    Glendalough: glendalough
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  • By dubrovnik on October 21, 2002
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  • glendalough - Dublin
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    Glendalough "the glen of the two lakes", is a truly spellbinding place - an ancient monastic settlement and two clear water lakes beneath the sheer cliffs of a deep valley which was carved out by glaciers during the Ice Age. The monastic settlement has been a centre for pilgrims and visitors since its foundation by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Kevin is thought to have come from the more fertile lands of county Kildare and like many other men of sanctity in early times, desired solitude for his life of prayer and contemplation. Thus he withdrew into the thinly peopled mountains and set up his hermitage at Glendalough.

    The settlement expanded and flourished for many years before being finally destroyed in the 16th century. The present remains, some of the most important of their kind in Ireland, tell only a small part of the monastic story. The buildings which survive - round tower, cathedral, stone churches and decorated crosses - probably date from between the 8th and 12th centuries. The famous Round Tower, about 34m high and 16m in circumference at the base, is still in near perfect condition even though it is almost 1,000 years old.


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    DUBLIN LITERARY PUB CRAWL ...LITERARY :)
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  • By iris2002 on April 19, 2006
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  • Dublin Pub Crawl - Literary - Dublin
    Dublin Pub Crawl - Literary
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    PUB CRAWL

    If you need a cultural excuse for going drinking - lol - here it is > the LITERARY PUB CRAWL through Dublin (does what it says on the tin hehe)

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  • Phone: oi forrrrr-got *Hicks*
  • Website: http://www.dublinpubcrawl.com/
  • Other Contact: oiiiiiiii don't know, so I don't

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    Kilmainham Jail: Kilmainham Jail
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  • By diamonddog on September 14, 2002
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  • Kilmainham jail - Dublin
    Kilmainham jail
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    Since its construction in 1795, Kilmainham Jail on the outskirts of Dublin City has played a central role in some of the most heroic and tragic events associated with Ireland’s emergence as a modern nation. Over the years it came to be perceived as a symbol of English oppression in Ireland and its many inmates were regarded as martyrs for the cause of Irish freedom.

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    Killiney: Killiney
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  • Updated By tvdm on March 16, 2003
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  • Dublin Off the Beaten Path
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    Killiney is a quiet and posh seaside suburb southeast of Dublin. Apart from having the most spectacular coastline in the city, there are awesome mansions to admire. You just might spot a celebrity here! Take the DART from the city centre to get there and do the 45-minute cliffwalk to Dalkey. You'll be astounded by the lush gardens, that grand houses and the amazing views from Sorrento point! See the travelogue for more pics.

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    Dublin suburbs and local bars
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  • By Zia1 on July 5, 2004
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  • Most visitors to Dublin only visit Temple bar for night life, but there is more to be seen. Some of the local bars are like small hotels and have spent a hugh ammount of money decorating their property. Check out The Barge, The Goat or Ashtons for both food & drink.
    http://dublin.goireland.com/r /> http://www.pubs.ie/

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    Not too far from the Centre of...
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  • By Janellabel on September 12, 2002
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  • Not too far from the Centre of Dublin there are some hidden gardens behind some fences and with a lot of trees. Many years ago they used to be crown land now the public can enjoy them as well.

    You can lose yourslef in these gardens and forget that you are in the middle of a cosmopolitan city.

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    Glendalough: In search of green around grey Dublin
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  • Updated By tvdm on March 16, 2003
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  • The Upper Lake at Glendalough - Dublin
    The Upper Lake at Glendalough
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    Something I often hear from people who come and visit me, is that Dublin is not a very green city. This may be true for the city centre, but then people already forget beautiful Merrion Square and St. Stephen's Green right there. Phoenix Park is Europe's largest open space of green within a major city - so there!

    Moreover, the well-established residential areas directly south of the city centre offer beautiful green sights, as well as many trendy bars and cute shops. Try suburbs as Ballsbridge, Ranelagh and Rathmines and you will be amazed by how green Dublin really is!

    If you're looking for green outside, go to the Wicklow Mountains where the old ruins of Glendalough lie amidst a green valley (see picture). You can admire the lush gardens of Powerscourt estate or dream away in the peaceful Vale of Avoca. Alternatively, seaside suburbs like Bray and Howth offer fresh air and good cuisine and are easy to reach by local train. And the pastoral setting of ancient monuments such as Newgrange isn't too far from Dublin either.

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    Books and Coffee
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  • By Lochlainn on September 9, 2002
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  • Bachelor's Walk at night - Dublin
    Bachelor's Walk at night
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    Bibliophiles and coffee lovers may appreciate the small cafe situated upstairs in The Winding Stairs bookshop on the quays, just up from Bachelors Walk where one can both browse and imbibe one's purchases simultaneously - just be sure you apply the correct activity to the appropriate purchase, paper is quite indigestible I find!

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    National Stud Farm: In Tully, Co.Kildare you can...
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  • By kathycollins on September 12, 2002
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  • Dublin Off the Beaten Path
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    In Tully, Co.Kildare you can visit the Irish National Stud Farm. This is an easy daytrip from Dublin - less than an hour's drive. In addition to the breeding of world-class race horses, you can also enjoy 2 gardens - the Japanese Garden and St.Fiacre's garden.

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