Alexandra & Owen
Things To Do
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
The iconic Guinness Storehouse! They offer a range of different experiences (€20-48 per person)
The Temple Bar Pub
Legendary venue. Live Irish Music 24/7. Ireland’s Largest Whiskey Collection. Great selection of Irish Beers. Delicious Food.
Kilmainham Gaol
A visit to Kilmainham Gaol will take you on a journey through Irish history. You will discover the stories of people held here as ordinary criminals alongside those who fought for Irish independence. From the 1798 rebellion, to the 1916 Easter Rising, the Anglo-Irish War (1919-21), to the devastation of the Irish Civil War (1922-23) €8.00 per person
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Founded by John Jameson in 1780, today the former factory stands as a monument to Irish Whiskey. Visit Jameson Distillery Dublin for the World’s leading distillery tours, cocktail-making classes, premium whiskey tasting sessions or to learn how to blend your own whiskey. €26-60 per person
Historic Dublin
Dublin is full of history and there are many historic sights to visit: Dublin Castle St Audoen's Church and Visitor Centre Farmleigh House and Gardens Pearse Museum - St. Enda's Park Castletown House and Parklands Iveagh Gardens Casino Marino Rathfarnham Castle Maynooth Castle National Botanic Garden of Ireland - Glasnevin
Golf Recommendations (From Owen)
Republic of Ireland: Portmarnock Golf Club: Links Course in Dublin Royal Dublin Golf Club: Links Course in Dublin Luttrellstown Castle Resort: Parkland Course in Dublin (casual golfer friendly) Castle Golf CLub: Parkland Course in Dublin (casual golfer friendly) Northern Ireland: Royal Portrush (Dunlace): Links Course Royal County Down (Championship): Links Course Ardglass Golf Club: Links Course Royal Belfast Golf Club: Links Course All Major Courses in Ireland/UK typically carry the newest model year Callaway complete set rentals for $40-50 USD
Exploring The Rest of Ireland
For those waiting to explore the rest of the Emerald Isle, here are a few recommendations! CORK: Blarney Castle and The Blarney Stone, The English Market, Cork City Goal and Rebel City Distillery KERRY: The Skellig Islands, Killarney National Park, Muckross House, Torc Waterfall and The Dingle Whiskey Distillery GALWAY: The Sky Road, Clifden Castle, Galway Cathedral, Connemara National Park, Aran Islands. (Inis Mor & Inis Oirr), Kylemore Abbey, Mannin Bay, Glassilaun MAYO: The Doolough Valley, Achill Island, Downpatrick Head, Tourmakeady Woods, Cong Village (Ashland Castle!), Westport, The Croaghaun Cliffs, The Lost Valley CLARE: Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Bunratty Castle, Father Ted's House, Ennis Friary, Doolin Village
Northern Ireland
If you head north (there is a train direct from dublin or about 2 hour drive), there is plenty to see! Here are some of our recommendations! Black taxi tour around Belfast (www.belfasttours.com), the Titanic Quarter The Giant's Causeway, Causeway Coast, Carrick-a-rede, Bushmills Distillery Game of Thrones fans!! There are guided tours and studio tours available, we recommended visiting the Dark Hedges and Ballintoy Harbour (aka The Iron Islands)