Tal & Erin
Things To Do
Temple Bar
While it is worth a trip to Temple Bar for the scene, it is definitely tourist-heavy and pricey. However, it is quite central in the middle of Dublin, and as Dublin is quite a walkable city, Temple Bar is a good starting point for an adventure!
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity is a gorgeous campus with a lush history! For any history buff or literature buff, definitely book your Book of Kells/the Long Room tour in advance!
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
A truly lovely experience, with some sipping whiskey available during your tour! We highly recommend their chocolate orange cocktail at the end of the tour!
St Stephen's Green
Stephen's Green is in Dublin City Centre, just up the street from Grafton Street. It has loads of shops and ice cream parlors and worth a visit!
Newgrange
If you are interested in touring Newgrange, and ancient burial site, as well as the Hill or Tara, definitely book your bus tour through Mary Gibbons! She is a knowledgable host, and entrance to the Newgrange burial chamber is guaranteed through her tour.
AirBNB in the Burren/Near the Cliffs of Moher
We stayed here the weekend we got engaged! The home is in the most gorgeous Irish countryside, the host bakes you authentic Irish soda bread upon your arrival, and there are many country animals freely wandering the area (ie dogs, foxes, cows).
Cliffs of Moher
Its beauty is truly unmatched, and absolutely worth a visit, if only to see where Tal and Erin became engaged! If you plan on going, please know the weather in December might not be optimal for viewing; however, try to avoid the visitor center. Instead, visit Hags Head and take a short walk up to the Cliffs away from tourists!
Blarney Castle & Gardens
If you are interested in venturing around the island, Blarney Castle is stunning! Of course, it is also home to the famous Blarney Stone. Kiss it once and you will have the gift of eloquence for always! Tip: if you are planning on seeing different castles in Ireland, do book your tickets online and in advance. A quick Google search of your preferred castles will get you to the right place to purchase tickets!
Cobh
Cobh is a quaint sea-side town, and was the last port-of-call of the Titanic. If you are interested in traveling down south, do note that Cork is very near and has a lively scene! (Some would say preferable to Dublin). We stayed at a BNB not too far from Cork and Cobh which we highly recommend, the link is attached here!
Titanic Belfast
A must-do tour if you travel up to Belfast!