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Thanks to the ineptitude of RyanAir, Luke and Shyla didn't get into Maynooth until past 2am, so we changed our travel plans a little and I spent the morning showing them what could possibly be my future hometown before catching the train back to Dublin to pick up our hire car.Luke drove us from Dublin to Slane, unphased by his first time driving on the left-hand side of the road. Slane is a tiny village north of Dublin, of only around 1000 people. It has Slane Castle (unfortunately closed on ...

and another trip to Dublin. There are plenty of reasons why to travel to Ireland, great people, beautiful country - most important my brother lives there and it was his birthday! Beside that a very good friend of mines lives there as well...... more pictures to follow

So I just recently got back from a three week intensive visit to Ireland/Northern Ireland where I was studying for school credit. I got some studying done, lots of sightseeing, and even more drinking with the locals and my new friends! Enjoy!

Two friends and I travelled to Ireland in March. We visited many locations, including Dublin over St. Patrick's Day.

From Brú na Bóinne, I traveled 15 minutes west into Slane to find the castle where U2 had recorded their amazing album, The Unforgettable Fire and shot the corresponding documentary video.  From front to back, I followed the curve around N51 looking for an entrance to Slane Castle.  At the main, if unassuming gate, I spoke with some construction workers who informed me that the castle was shut to prepare for an upcoming Stereophonics concert.   Dismayed, I drove back to the...