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Snapshots of Ireland

Feb 12

Dublin Temple Bar
“Guinness tastes so much better in Ireland.”

This statement was the catalyst for my spontaneous weekend in Dublin in November. Well technically Guinness wasn’t the only reason; the lure of Ireland’s scenic landscapes, dramatic coastline, and raucous pubs had long been in the back of mind, and when I noticed cheap flights from Edinburgh in November, I took it as a sign to finally visit the Emerald Isle. And to drink Guinness straight from the source.

My visit was quick to say the least: two nights in Dublin with a hasty trip to the Cliffs of Moher; the weekend was a blur of Dublin streetscapes, pints of stout, and the volatile winds of the West Coast.

The following photos depict a few highlights from my weekend in Ireland, namely the food, the scenery, and a few of the obligatory tourist stops.

Ireland West Coast
A beautiful look-out point somewhere along the West Coast

Dublin Streets 2
Empty streets in Dublin’s Temple Bar district on a Sunday in the early morning hours

Dublin Skinflint
One of the best things I ate in Dublin: pizza topped with new potatoes, lavistown and mascarpone cheese, rocket, and chili powder from Skinflint

Dublin Ireland
Pretty Dublin pubs

Dublin Guinness Storehouse
A perfectly poured pint from the Guinness Storehouse

Cliffs of Moher Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher – still a stunning sight, despite the misty, windy and all-round horrendous weather

Normally I prefer not to rush through a destination so quickly, but I had a feeling this visit would be only one of many, and I was right – I recently booked flights to visit Ireland again in March. Bring on the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!

Have you been to Dublin or the Cliffs of Moher? Do you have any recommendations for Galway, or any other destinations on the West Coast?

6 Comments

  • Reply Allison Feb 13 at 5:12 am

    I’ve been to Ireland three times, and now I’m dying to go back! That pizza looks amazing as well!

    • Reply ashleywanders Feb 15 at 6:23 pm

      The pizza was delicious 😉 And I’m so excited to be heading back in March, although I have a feeling I’ll still want to return after my second visit!

  • Reply Susan Feb 19 at 11:14 pm

    I lived in Dublin for about five years and loved every moment off it:) The people, the bars, the atmosphere and just about everything… Never done Galway though…..

    • Reply ashleywanders Feb 20 at 11:28 am

      It must have been awesome living in Dublin! It’s definitely the type of city I’d love to live in for a while.

  • Reply Victoria Mar 30 at 8:03 am

    Lovely photos. I was there for New Years and it looks like we were at some of the same places. I love Temple Bar <3

    • Reply ashleywanders Mar 30 at 6:13 pm

      Thanks, Victoria! Temple Bar is awesome – I can only imagine what it must have been like on NYE 😉

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