From Birr to Dublin
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Posted by Gabriela on Tuesday, 17 of June , 2008 at 3:19 pm
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Today we are heading back to Dublin, to complete our trip with a few more stops here and there around the capital of Ireland.
We decided to spend the night to the Ring Farmouse B&B, which was built on the place of a former castle. An aerial view shows it being in the middle of a circle, quite neat. The host was nice and friendly, and the place looked wonderful with all the family photos on the walls, making you feel like at home.
The first stop of the day was the Birr Demesne Castle. The weather was quite dark, so I was doubting at first that it would be a good visit. It turned out to be a very charming castle with a lot of interesting things to see. The castle itself is private, but the gardens, Ireland’s historic science center and the World’s Famous Great Telescope are open to visits…
While we were there some sort of event was taking place, and all these wonderful epoque cars started pulling in one by one.
The Camcor river passing through the gardens gave the place a mystic look.
We made a very short stop in Roscrea to see the castle and some of the heritage. No over stops until we reached Dublin.
Of course had to do a bit of shopping, and mostly we had to buy an extra suitcase for all the books Cosmin bought. Ok I admit it, I bought quite a few as well.
After two more visits in the bookstores we checked in at the hotel, and had dinner at the Vineyard Restaurant in Blanchardstown. If you want to spend your time in a nice intimate but yet lively restaurant with great service, but medium prices, do not bypass this wonderful Bar & Restaurant.
You can find this place at: The Vineyard, Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; phone: 01 821 3109
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