Dublin

Dublin Castle:  The city of Dublin, formerly Duvlin, was the site of the first Viking fortress in Ireland.  Today there is a castle at the site.

Dublin Castle - Matthew & Nicole

Killmainhaim Gaol (Jail):  This jail started out as the Dublin County Jail for petty thieves, but was later used by the British as a political prison.  The leaders of the 1916 uprising for Irish independence were held and executed here.

KillmainHaim Gaol - '1916 Uprising Prisoner Cells'

Killmainhaim Gaol - Nicole & Matthew

Ha’ Penny Bridge:  The pedestrian only Ha’ Penny Bridge leads from Temple Bar over the River Liffey.  It is named for the half pence toll people used to pay to cross it.

River Liffey & Ha' Penny Bridge

Book of Kells in Old Trinity College Library:  Irish monks hand wrote this 680 page copy of the four Gospels on calfskin.  The calligraphy and decorative artwork are simply outstanding considering this was done in 806 A.D. during the Dark Ages.  The library is stacked to the ceiling with old books.

Trinity College - Long Library