In 1887, heir to the Jameson whiskey fortune, James Sligo Jameson (creative name) joined an expedition in Africa to save Emin Pasha (the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition). You’re not going to learn about THIS Jameson family member on the Jameson Distillery tour. But, it’s a fascinating tale so I want to share it with you.
Warning: This isn’t for the faint of heart so continue at your own risk…
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I’m gonna be honest. Whiskey is not my favorite alcohol. It’s not even in the top ten for me. So, why did we go to the Jameson Distillery? Because I’ve been to Dublin over a dozen times, and I’d never been. And it was my birthday. And my friend really loves whiskey and it was her birthday, too. So, we went to the Jameson Distillery.
I’m so glad we finally went to the Jameson Distillery!
As you can see in my map above and linked here, the place is walking distance from a couple of tourist attractions. I’d recommend going to The Brazen Head first for a pint of Guinness and then walking over. Note: The Brazen Head is the oldest pub in Ireland, since 1198. Making it . . .OLD AF. Try to comprehend how old that is. Think about it. I’ll give you a minute.
…And we’re back! If you don’t want to get a beer in the oldest pub in Ireland, then so be it. You can grab an Uber or MyTaxi to the distillery, which is on Bow Street in Dublin. You probably will think you’re in the wrong place. It’s super industrial (because it’s a distillery, duh) and looks a bit unsafe. It’s fine. Don’t worry about it. Whiskey awaits.
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It’s easy to get to on the DART, walkable, offers beautiful views, good dining options and is not far from the center of the city.
When you go to Howth, you should go hungry so you can enjoy the little pubs, cafés, and, of course, the world-famous smoked salmon from Wrights of Howth.
We wandered up the main street up into the hills (take a left out of the DART station, bear right onto Church Street and continue on up the hill to the right to Main Street) and into this adorable restaurant called The House Restaurant. Continue reading
My stepsister got married at Harvey’s Point hotel in Donegal, Ireland on New Year’s Eve this year, so we spent a few days in Dublin and then a stop in Cavan for a night on the way up to Donegal for the festivities. I so wish we had been able to spend more time in Donegal and had gotten to see more of it , and would LOVE to return during the summer season in the near future and really experience the town in all its splendor. Despite the wintry weather, I would counsel anyone to make the trek to Donegal during a trip to the Emerald Isle.
Donegal Castle
Apologies first because we barely took any photos of the hotel itself, as with the wedding, it was a whirlwind weekend full of events (and merriment!).
Although we had a full rehearsal dinner to attend, hubs and I snuck off to town with a friend to check into his hotel and walk around and see the town for a few hours before our call time. As such, we didn’t have a whole lot of time to do much sightseeing, but I had done a bit of research before we headed in and decided that we should drop in to the Olde Castle Bar for a pint or two. Continue reading
Following on the heels of last week’s post (Top 15 Reasons to Love Dublin, Ireland), I thought I’d create what I like to call “The Ultimate Dublin Travel Map” – noting all my favorite haunts in the city, some must-sees, must-eats, must-drinks and more.
Without further ado, here is my masterpiece – a work in progress, so keep checking back as I explore and add new points of interest!
How to use this Dublin map: Click the framed square on the upper-right-hand side of the map and open it in your browser. If you’re on the go, open in Safari on your iPhone and turn your phone sideways so you can see the map better. You can select certain categories of locations and make layers that you don’t want to see disappear.
Click on a place’s pin to see details and addresses, then cut and paste the address into your Maps application to get directions if the My Maps page won’t find your current location. I can’t control that – sorry.
I should note that this map features The Marker Hotel, Brother Hubbard, the Jameson Distillery, and other spots in Dublin that I have featured here on the blog.
Slainte!
Do you have any spots in Dublin that you think are worth adding here? Leave a comment and I’ll make sure to add them!
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The Ultimate Dublin, Ireland Travel Map
Dublin, Ireland is one of my favorite cities in the world. There are several reasons for this. And, without further ado – here are my…
Population-wise, Dublin has about 527,000 inhabitants, and covers an area of about 44.4 square miles. Much of what a tourist wants to see and do is packed into only a few square miles in the city center and this results in a very accessible, walkable town.
View of the Millennium Spire through the Samuel Beckett Bridge
I’ve spent a day walking one end to the other – starting around the Grand Canal Dock at Samuel Beckett Bridge and strolling along the Liffey all the way to Phoenix Park and Kilmainham Gaol. It takes a few hours if you stop here and there to see the sights, and it may not be great if you have older folks in your group, but it’s a definite plus that you can see most of the sights on foot if you want.
You can take public transport all around the city and skip taxi cabs all together if you like. Take the DART from the outer neighborhoods to Tara Street and you’re smack in the middle of Temple Bar, for example. Or, take the DART out of the city to Malahide or Howth and take in the beautiful sea views.
The Luas, a relatively newer light rail system, hits the city’s shopping streets north of the river, but it doesn’t go many other places that a tourist would want to visit. Nevertheless, DART and Luas tickets are cheap and are a great option for travelers who are solo or are in small groups (when splitting a taxi doesn’t make sense).
Dublin’s status as the capitol of Ireland and a tourist destination means that it’s easy to get to from many world cities. There are direct flights daily from the U.S. cities of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Orlando, for example. The best airlines to get you there would be Ireland’s own Aer Lingus, or the other major carriers like Delta, American Airlines/US Air, and even Emirates. I love Aer Lingus personally because you start getting the hospitality and flavor of Ireland the minute you step foot on the airplane.
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