We started out this morning by meeting with the Shelbourne one more time. We still needed to take a look at the various sleeping room types. When we toured the hotel on Friday the hotel was fully booked, so there were no rooms available to see.
I think you'll be very happy with the accomodations at the Shelbourne. All of the rooms are very nicely appointed, yet comfortable. The service and food that we've experienced since we've been here have been outstanding.
After we finished with the hotel rooms inspection, we headed out to see a few venues for our final night farewell dinner. I'm not going to share photographs of those, though. Something needs to remain a surprise for your trip next year!
Next, we headed to the Guinness Storehouse for a tour of the history of Ireland's most famous brewery. It is an amazing facility and is Dublin's most visited tourist attraction. Here are a few images to whet your appetite.
At the top of the Guinness Storehouse, you'll find the Gravity Bar, which offers great views over the city of Dublin.
After we left Guinness, we stopped by for a photo op at St. Patrick's Cathedral. As you can see the weather was just beautiful today.
From St. Patrick's we headed out of Dublin to see Malahide Castle. We had lunch in nearby Howth before making our way to Malahide, a 12th century castle with an excellent collection of period furniture and oil portraits. Malahide belonged to the Talbot family from 1185 to 1976, when it was sold to the Dublin County Council. I think you will agree that the castle and grounds are spectacular.
From Malahide, we headed back to Dublin and made a short stop on Grafton Street, Dublin's main shopping street. Shoppers will definitely enjoy this area of town.
Before heading back to the hotel, we stopped to snap a few photos of the colorful front doors of Dublin. What photo log of Dublin would be complete without that!
Well, that's about it for our site inspection of Killarney and Dublin. We fly back home tomorrow. I hope you have enjoyed seeing a bit of what we have planned for you next year. I can guarantee it will be a trip to be remembered. Hope to see you there!
Robyn,
ReplyDeleteYour post today was the best! The hotel looks great, St Patrick's Cathedral is inspiring, The Malahide Castle is amazing and the doors of Dublin are very cool.
This has been really fun following your blog! Great idea to give us all a taste of what will be! Thanks and safe travels to all of you!
Robyn,
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular end to your trip. Each day got better. I've have enjoyed Ireland through your eyes. It will truly be a great trip.
Safe travel on your return home tomorrow. Tell Tracie and Alan I said hello. See you soon!
What a beautiful place and so many things to do. Thank you for your time and effort to help us see Ireland through you. Have a safe trip home.
ReplyDeleteThe hotel looks beautiful. I love all those neat doors throughout Dublin.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels to you as you come back.
Robin, We have enjoyed the sampling of Ireland through your blog. The castles and cathedrals, food and brew...Hope to see it in person next year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us! Have a safe trip home!
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