Stained Glass, St. Patrick's Cathedral
Built in honor of Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick's Cathedral is adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. The massive and gorgeous cathedral was built in 1220!
The Long Room, Trinity College Dublin
The Long Room at Trinity College Dublin is nearly 65 meters in length and houses 200,000 of the libraries oldest books. The ancient book of Kells (four gospels in Latin and written around the year 800) is housed nearby and is not to be missed on any tour of Dublin.
O'Connell Bridge in Saint Stephen's Green
Dense foliage as seen from O'Connell Bridge in Saint Stephen's Green.
Temple Bar District, Dublin, Ireland.
The Temple Bar District is a major center for nightlife in Dublin. The area retained its' medieval street pattern and cobblestoned streets. The area likely got its name from the Temple family, the first provost of Trinity College Dublin.
Latte outside of Trinity College Dublin
After a long day of walking through Dublin, I needed the pick up from this tasty latte.
Newgrange is an ancient temple constructed over 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 B.C.). It is older than Stonehenge in England and approximately 500 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. It is located in the Boyne Valley and has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Newgrange is known for the almost magical illumination of its passage and chamber by the winter solstice sun. This is a remarkable achievment considering the time when it was built.
Proclamation of Irish Republic in 1916
Selected text from the Easter 1916 Proclamation of an Irish Republic, read from the steps of the General Post Office in Dublin.
Dublin, The River Liffey, Tilt Shift
Dublin, Ireland is a beautiful and very walkable city. The River Liffey runs through the middle of the City. (c) 2017, Kevin Gilligan, All Rights Reserved