jeudi 1 avril 2010

Dublin & Saint Patrick's Day

Hi, here is the article concerning our trip in Dublin. We have been for 2 days in the capital of the republic of Ireland. During the first day, we have visited the city and the Guinness Storehouse®. During the second one, we have enjoyed the national day of Ireland: the famous Saint Patrick's Day.
Here are some words about this special day (from Wikipedia):

Saint Patrick's Day is a yearly holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick (387–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. It began as a purely Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 1600s. However, it has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland's culture.


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Dublin

The Spire



The General Post Office




O'Connell Bridge



George's Quay

Custom House



Samuel Beckett Bridge







Guillaume & Fab', my 2 "tripmates"


Dublin Theater





A lot of Guinness Trucks the day before the Saint Patrick

Guillaume in front of the Old Jameson Distillery





Rory O'More Bridge

Guinness Brewery







Guinness Storehouse

Old Guinness advertisements











St Catherine's church


Christ Church Cathedral


City Hall

Dublin Castle




Trinity College

The Temple bar


The Quays