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Brian had to travel to France and Ireland for work last week. I was fortunate enough to be able to meet him in Dublin, Ireland so we could do some sightseeing and explore the city of Dublin. Now, if you know me at all, I take a TON of pictures. In only a week in Dublin, I took 240 pictures! I did everyone a favor and made some collages of the hightlights from our trip. We hit the highlights in Dublin and took a day trip to County Cork (which included trips to Rock of Cashel and Blarney castle). We had an amazing trip and I have to send out a special THANK YOU to the Grandma and Grandpa K for staying with the kids and running them here and there and everywhere; another special THANK YOU to my mom for the AA pass for me to even get to Dublin and spending the day with me in Chicago so I didn't go completely nuts waiting for the flight! We are so lucky and blessed to have such amazing parents!


Kilmainham Gaol (pronounced "jail") - this was amazing to see and hear about all the history.


Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Whiskey tours....very cool and free tastings! YUM!



Rock of Cashel - a cathedral/fortress/cemetary just one hour outside Dublin City.  


Blarney Stone and kissing the Blarney Stone
Dublin City highlights: my tour bus while Brian was working, Dublin Castle, O"Neill's pub, Molly Malone statue, O'Connell statue, Ha'Penney Bridge

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April Westerhold said…
So jealous but so glad you had a good time. The pics looked awesome!
September 18, 2012 at 4:07 PM
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