The capital of Ireland, like most old cities, is a palimpsest of history. Walking its streets and the city's outskirts provides one a remarkable opportunity to unpack its many layers of the past.
I really enjoyed reading your article, Justin. I hate to admit it, but in the five years my husband and I have lived in Ireland, we still haven't managed to visit Newgrange. (But it is high on my list.) I love the National Museum of Ireland--there are so many fascinating artifacts among its collections. I also love the Trinity College Library, but I had never heard of the Marsh Library--so I have put that on my list as well. And I am really glad you made it to Kilkenny, which is my favorite town in eastern Ireland. I also agree with you about the joys of walking!
Thank you Clarice! Ireland had quite the impact on me and I can’t wait to return some day to see more of it. Everything I visited I’d do again but especially Newgrange. Thanks for reading! 😊
Oh neat! Their exhibit now is called Gutenberg’s Cradle with some 75 copies of some of the first books printed between the invention of the press up to the 16th century. Fascinating stuff!
When my sister-in-law and I visited Dublin several years ago, there was a drizzle of rain much of the time. Instead of using umbrellas that would obstruct our view, we bought scarves from a street vendor and walked in the light rain with the scarves on our heads. I recall enjoying small things like the colorful front doors.
I am usually not fond of walking in the rain but the rain during my time in Dublin didn’t bother me. It was almost always just a light mist and never once used an umbrella or rain jacket. I probably just lucked out.
Gosh this makes me want to visit, and walk around, Dublin all the more. 🙂 So much to take in…!
I really enjoyed reading your article, Justin. I hate to admit it, but in the five years my husband and I have lived in Ireland, we still haven't managed to visit Newgrange. (But it is high on my list.) I love the National Museum of Ireland--there are so many fascinating artifacts among its collections. I also love the Trinity College Library, but I had never heard of the Marsh Library--so I have put that on my list as well. And I am really glad you made it to Kilkenny, which is my favorite town in eastern Ireland. I also agree with you about the joys of walking!
Thank you Clarice! Ireland had quite the impact on me and I can’t wait to return some day to see more of it. Everything I visited I’d do again but especially Newgrange. Thanks for reading! 😊
I can attest that the Marsh Library is amazing. When we were there they had an incredible display of Chinese works.
Oh neat! Their exhibit now is called Gutenberg’s Cradle with some 75 copies of some of the first books printed between the invention of the press up to the 16th century. Fascinating stuff!
Great post. I love Dublin and Ireland.
When my sister-in-law and I visited Dublin several years ago, there was a drizzle of rain much of the time. Instead of using umbrellas that would obstruct our view, we bought scarves from a street vendor and walked in the light rain with the scarves on our heads. I recall enjoying small things like the colorful front doors.
I am usually not fond of walking in the rain but the rain during my time in Dublin didn’t bother me. It was almost always just a light mist and never once used an umbrella or rain jacket. I probably just lucked out.
Joyce is challenging. Especially, for me, Finnegan’s Wake. Ulysses the one to read.