"Lochlainn's ould Dublin page" Dublin by Lochlainn
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There's a helluva lot more to Dublin than Temple Bar (thank god!)
For those interested in the history of the town and who would like to do their own "historical walking tour" when here, I have put a suggested route with info in two travelogues which currently reside on my Ireland page. On this page however I have listed some "must see" places and activities that I reckon, as a local, help give Dublin its unique atmosphere, and which it would be the traveller's misfortune to miss when here. Others may wax lyrical about blatant rip-offs such as the Book Of Kells and the "pub scene" in Temple bar - here you will find just some of the many cheaper, and much more rewarding, alternatives to the normal tourist trail.
Whatever you get up to when you're here have a great time. We didn't build all them pubs just for our own amusement you know! :o)
The pic above shows Dublin's oldest continuously inhabited house, situated on what the Corporation have left us of the ancient Fishamble Street and built in the early 1600s on a site dating back to the Viking era.
Further information about Dublin's medieval past can be found in my travelogues.
I am in the process of redesigning these pages (slowly alas) after VT's recent drastic changes to the site layout and posting regulations. If you can't find the tips you're looking for in my Dublin pages or wish to know more specific details about this town don't hesitate to contact me by e-mail here at VT and I'll do what I can to help you out.
This picture is of Christchurch Cathedral, scene of two famous crownings - one of an Irish High King (as you would expect) and one of a king of England. There's a pint on for anyone who wants to track me down when here with the identity of both of them! :o)
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Comments (232)
Invaluable tips, thanks for sharing! Especially the packing list and local customs tips are hilarious! I'm very much looking forward to visiting Dublin in 2 weeks! : )
nostalgia got the best of me.... I miss Dublin. One or two stops by your pages only makes it worse, too. You core right to the heart of her. Best to you again. You still come to mind on occassion.
Your Dublin page is just great and I love your packing tips. Cant wait to visit in May
Love the page, the sarcasm is just great! So damn true, good sense of humor. Want to try alternative tours when here for St. Paddy's, looking for a goog guide that isn't full of crap,one written by a real jackeen. Thank's god for yours! Slán
Hi Marc, your Dublin page is awesome! 4 thumbs up for you! You captured it and live it, and I just love it!! DIella
Hey Marc, I finally made it to Ireland. Lots of fun looking at your Dublin pages and comparing your native knowledge and insight with my once over glib impressions. Well done.
What a wonderful page! You should definitely be in the top 5 for Dublin.
by far the best dublin page i have read for a long time
Silly question, but it has to be asked...is the fish bone still in on the filets at Leo Burdock's in Dublin?
Your Dublin page is the best! Now I understand there is much to see if you don't enjoy drinking. What is the minimum time you would recommend to get a taste of Dublin? I'm always in a rush (see my Beijing in 3 days page!). Congratulations on your prize.
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