Tonight's Irish whiskey tasting at Trinity Hall held to the usual standard
of a feast with new and old twists. I think a record was set as to how much food was
served but considering the potency featured, reinforcement was a requirement.

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Trinity Hall took part in celebrating Arthur Guinness’ 251st birthday and I’m sorry to report he didn’t show for the party.
Hmm…this could be a good premise for a cheesy horror movie involving beer. Better call Sci-fi Channel
[I refused to spell it the new way].

Official Party Business
Temple Bar flashbacks ensued as we took advantage of the $2.51 ( Read more... )

I like it spooky but missed out on the Bram Stoker experience in Dublin since it was Fri/Sat/Sun only and that didn’t jive with my schedule. I think the re-enactments with Irish accents would have been hilarious plus I’d be sure to be “fortified” for the experience.

Before the journey started on Saturday, I got a sign that this would be a good day. ( Read more... )

An unscheduled 3:30am wake up call of loud percussion had me contemplating the value of jail time in another country and dealing a different legal system versus severely beating street drummers. It was if the Madison Scouts sent a trio to wake the block up.

Pissed and half-awake, I turned on the telly and behold - just like in Dallas, in Dublin ( Read more... )

Not much traditional Irish music to be had on the visit and I’m glad as it doesn’t do much for me. Nor did we seek it out. You’d think every pub would have “Oh, Danny Boy” playing every thirty minutes but luckily, this wasn’t the case as we didn’t go to the tourist pubs.

Bull & Castle actually played Dolly Parton’s “Joylene”. I was in shock for ( Read more... )

Typical Irish breakfast: Eggs, sausage, toast, rasher[meaty bacon], baked beans, tomato, blood pudding

Now I didn’t think this was too bad - I love me some breakfast tacos or kolaches but on most mornings, it was easier to wait an hour or so for lunch…if you know what I mean.

Táimíd ag dul Amach le h-aghaidh an Dinnéir [We are going out ( Read more... )

Ireland isn’t known for variety in their beer like Germany or Belgium but Dublin’s Porterhouse Brewing Company will change that. It’s got all the brewpub angles covered - their own quality beers on tap, a massive bottled offering, good food and a great looking bar. We spent a lot of quality time there and I broke plenty of new ground.


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2. Drinking. Ireland is a drinking country. No joke. You will be drinking pretty much all day long. Make sure and set yourself to "pace" mode so your not hammered and sleeping by 5.

3. The first day we are there is a footie match. That is why Dublin will be busy. Beware of Large crowds in football jerserys getting hammered. Don't go around ( Read more... )