Commissioned by alcohol! That's right, even during prohibition, the building of this cathedral was commissioned by a large whiskey distillery...St. Patrick's was commissioned by the Guinness family haha!
Infamous Dublin Walking Tour...and a week of happiness April 1st 2011 Well everyone, I have excellent news and beautiful pictures to show you all! It's official....I have a job AND a place to live! I've totally lucked out and I am so excited that it's been a little over a week and I'm already getting settled in. I was hired by a recruitment company who sends temporary office workers to outside clients and I start next week at my first position; printing financial re ... read more
Europe » Ireland » County Dublin » Dublin Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more
Welcome to my online account of my trip to Ireland! It's my first excursion across the pond and hopefully I'll last out the entire year. I'm going to work and travel the rest of Europe and just really have the time of my life! I'm so excited to start my new life....and who knows, maybe I won't come back! Sorry Mom and Dad, it's a definite possibility. ... full info