Keelin & Neil
Things To Do
Activities at Virginia Park Lodge
If you're interested in any of the following activities on Friday morning before the ceremony, please let us know. Virginia Park Lodge and the area has the following activities to offer: -9-hole golf course -Fishing on Lough Ramor -Woodland walks and hiking -Clay pigeon shooting
Guinness Storehouse
Visit the home of Guinness to learn more about how the black stuff is made and enjoy a pint in the Gravity Bar with panoramic views of Dublin! For whiskey fans, you can also tour the Jameson Distillery.
Saint Stephen's Green
A beautiful park in the middle of Dublin to (hopefully) enjoy some sun. We also love nearby Merrion Square and all of the Georgian rowhouses that surround it. There's also Phoenix Park, a massive urban park, west of the city center. It features loads of green space for walks, herds of deer, the Áras an Uachtaráin or the residence of the Irish President, the residence of the US Ambassador, and the Dublin Zoo.
Croke Park
Take in a match of gaelic football or hurling at Ireland's largest GAA stadium. You'll likely hear Neil bragging about the Dubs and Keelin praying for Mayo to take home the Sam Maguire!
Other Dublin Attractions
Below is a list of additional sites we recommend visiting for a bit of history: -Dublin Castle -Trinity College and the Book of Kells -St. Patrick's Cathedral -Christ Church Cathedral -General Post Office (GPO) -Phoenix Park
Pubs
O'Donoghue's is one of the best places in Dublin for a pint of Guinness and great traditional music! Other Dublin pubs we recommend: -Stag's Head -Doheny and Nesbitt -Toners -John Kavanagh, "The Gravediggers" -Dawson Lounge (smallest pub in Dublin) -Kehoes -The Long Hall
Dublin Eats
We recommend the following restaurants in Dublin for a bite to eat: -The Winding Stair (40 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1), Bookstore and cafe with old-fashioned home cooking -Leo Burdock's (2 Werburgh, Christchurch, Dublin 8), Best fish and chips in Dublin -The Woolen Mills (42 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1), Local Irish cuisine -L. Mulligan Grocer (18 Stoneybatter, Arran Quay, Dublin 7) -O'Neill's Bar (2 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2), Traditional Irish food and pub After a night out, we recommend chicken fillet rolls from Centra or a curry cheese chip from Supermac's. Neither will lead you astray, especially when paired with a Rock Shandy.
Wicklow Mountains National Park
Take a day trip from Dublin to see Wicklow Mountains National Park. Just a short drive from Dublin, the landscape is incredible in the park and you're able to explore Glendalough, Powerscourt, Lough Tay, and other sites. Several companies offer day trips from Dublin, including: -Paddywagon Tours -Wild Rover Tours -Wild Wicklow Tours
Inishturk
If any of the Grant Clan is interested, Inishturk is Keelin's top recommendation. It's a trek but well worth it! You'll have to drive to Roonagh Harbour, just outside of Louisburgh, Co. Mayo to get the ferry out to Inishturk. It is about a 3.5 hour drive from Dublin. The ferry is operated by O'Malley Ferries and departs from Roonagh at 10:45 am and takes about 50 minutes to get to the island. If you want to make a night of it, there is accommodation on the island. If you make the journey, be sure to hold on to your wallets so you don't find yourselves running to the US Embassy for an emergency passport like Keelin!