Woke up startled at 1030, didn't realize it was so late. Had breaky downstairs, then off to Athloane. We parked by the river Shannon saw the Athloane castle, ventured into the bookshop, antique shop and Sean's bar (which is the oldest pub in Ireland) then we were off to Galway. Found a fabulous hotel called The House Hotel by the bay. We set off to find dinner in the rain, drinks first at The Townhouse Bar. An interesting bar with an eclectic mix of retro and c...

After spending the day at Trinity College and Dublin Castle we walked along the river Liffey back to pick up the car. West ward bound we set off for Galway leaving Dublin at 5pm. By 7 we deceided we had had enough. The decision was to stop driving at 730pm, therefore we ended up at Moate, staying at the Grande Hotel dinner then drinks at the Auld Shebeen. I learned how to pour (and drink) my first pint of Guinness. Davy Slammon was the man at the helm, Liam (t...

Arrived tuesday morning at 12 noon after 37 hours traveling from Gunnedah to Dublin via London. Phew. Good old wotif finds us a little gem in the city centre, pick up a hire car and find our way to Cassidy's hotel. Wandered the city for a few hours then out to dinner and couple of drinks in the temple bar area of Dublin.