May 30-June 3, 2026
Ireland is a country that both Andy and I have been to separately, but we wanted to take the opportunity to visit it together this year before we made our way to Monaco for the Grand Prix.
Our flight was only about a 1/3 full so we were able to spread out a bit on the way over so were able to get some sleep. We landed early in the afternoon and made our way to the hotel.
Our hotel was centrally located, so after we freshened up we made our way over to The Hairy Lemon. We had dinner and drinks and decided that we wanted to head over to Temple Bar to hit up a peak tourist destination.
We listened to some live music before heading back to our hotel area. One of my coworkers was flying into town to meet, which I was thrilled for! We met up with her at another pub closer to the hotel – we’ve spent about a year working remotely so it was great to finally connect in real life!
We went to bed at a reasonable hour because we had a long day ahead of us on Sunday!
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Dublin, Ireland, is a city full of charm, history, and unforgettable adventures. As you wander its cobblestone streets, you’ll find colorful doors, lively pubs filled with traditional Irish music, and beautiful parks that make the city feel warm and welcoming. From exploring historic castles to strolling along the River Liffey, there is something exciting around every corner. Dublin is also known for its famous writers, rich storytelling, and welcoming spirit, inviting visitors to slow down and soak in its unique charm.
To kick off our visit, we joined a three-hour walking tour on Sunday that took us through some of Dublin’s most famous sights, including St. Stephen’s Green, Trinity College, the River Liffey, the Famine Memorial, and many other historic spots. It was so much fun learning about the city’s history while discovering local restaurants, unique shops, and beautiful landmarks along the way. I always love starting a trip with a walking tour because it’s one of the best ways to get your bearings in a new city, and Dublin was the perfect place to do just that.
We did fight off a bit of rain – and there was a women’s half marathon that day. We had to make the most of our Sunday because Andy and I both had to work during this trip.
After lunch, we made our way over to Trinity College again, to visit the Long Room. This is a very famous library – that odds are you have likely seen pictures of at some point. We wandered around for a short while, but many of the books were taken off of the shelves currently because they are in the process of installing a fire suppression system.
Afterwards, Andy, Lisa (my coworker/friend!), and I met up with another one of my coworkers briefly since we were all in town. It was really great to be able to connect with people while in Dublin.
After that, we made our way to Jameson for a tasting. This is definitely a fun experience – I did this the last time I was here, but it was Andy’s first time. I can safely say that Lisa did not enjoy the whiskey as much as Andy did. But we all had a great time and had some laughs while we were tasting.
To round out the day, we had dinner at Six by Nico and had the Chipper tasting menu. The food was incredible and they offered both wine and cocktail pairings. Andy and Lisa did the cocktail pairing, I chose to do the wine pairing.
It was a lot to eat and drink and honestly I don’t think any of us could keep up. It was a great experience and an awesome way to end the day.
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The rest of the time spent in Ireland I was able to visit my work’s Dublin office – I got to meet some of my teammates I’ve only ever worked with over Zoom. Andy was able to explore a bit on his own during the day and then had to work California hours, so we were a bit on opposite schedules.
This trip wasn’t ideal from the standpoint that we hadn’t planned for it PTO-wise, but we were able to go to the Monaco Grand Prix (which I’ll be writing about next!)
Up Next:
-Monaco!
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