Nadia Clarke: February 2017

18th -20th February 2017

Arrived in Dublin at 8am ready and raring to go!
We hopped on the Airlink bus, it was great- accessible, cheap and it took us straight from the airport to our Hostel.

We stayed at the Four Courts Hostel http://www.fourcourtshostel.com/#homePage

It was really cool and the people were friendly. The staff were very accommodating when we told them in advance that I needed Disabled access. They hurried to finish renovating an 8-bed-dorm with an accessible shower room. When we arrived it wasn't quite finished and so they let us have the room all to ourselves - we certainly made the most of it! I can imagine that when it is finished it will be an impressive accessible room. The dorm means that Disabled people can meet other travellers and not be confined to only private room options. Also a fantastic price for a city-centre location.

I went to a wonderful café for brunch called the Queen of Tarts. I had a cheese and mushroom omelette, a latte and a huuuge Victoria Sponge! (Well half )

Next we went for drinks at the infamous Temple bar. The live music was so good that we ended up staying there all afternoon!

Temple bar: from day-night

The next day we hit the shops!
We came across the most beautiful shopping centre.

We took a break for some coffee and cake - white chocolate cheese cake to be specific, at an adorable café.

Next stop, to see some Irish dancing! We had looked around for places to go but all of the shows were quite pricey. Then we came across this gem of a place- The Church, a converted bar and restaurant which puts on live music and dancing every Sunday night- free of charge! No need to book but do turn up early to get a good view. The food was absolutely beautiful and we had the best seats in the house- a brilliant view.

The Irish dancers were spectacular. A slightly blurry photo because their feet were moving so fast!

Took a stroll on Ha'Penny bridge - the steps didn't stop me.