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Clockwise                                                                                                                                                                                  that absolutely deserves a
          from top                                                                                                                                                                                   spot on your itinerary. At
          left:
                                                                                                                                                                                                     1,752-acres, Phoenix Park is
          St Patrick's                                                                                                                                                                               the biggest enclosed park
          Cathedral.
          ©Tourism                                                                                                                                                                                   in Europe – in fact, it’s twice
          Ireland/                                                                                                                                                                                   the size of New York’s Central
          Emma                                                                                                                                                                                       Park. Initially created as a
          McArdle
                                                                                                                                                                                                     royal deer-hunting park in
          Take the                                                                                                                                                                                   the 1660s, the massive green
          whiskey                                                                                                                                                                                    space is now home to Dublin
          tour at
          Jameson                                                                                                                                                                                    Zoo and the official residence
          Distillery,                                                                                                                                                                                of the President of Ireland.
          Bow Street.
          ©Jameson                                                                                                                                                                                   Breathe in the fresh air as
          Distillery                                                                                                                                                                                 you stroll or cycle through
          Bow St,                                                                                                                                                                                    the park, or enjoy a relaxing
          Dublin
                                                                                                                                                                                                     picnic as you watch the local
          Riding                                                                                                                                                                                     wildlife. There are several
          bikes                                                                                                                                                                                      monuments dotted throughout
          around
          the scenic                                                                                                                                                                                 the park, including the Duke
          Phoenix                                                                                                                                                                                    of Wellington monument, and
          Park.                                                                                                                                                                                      spot the majestic Nativity of
          ©Dylan
          Vaughan                                                                                                                                                                                    the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
                                                                                                                                                                                                     in the distance. There’s also
                                                                                                                                                                                                     an onsite pub, The Hole in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Wall, where you can quench
                                                                                                                                                                                                     your thirst!
                                                                                                                                                                                                     3. The Old


                                                                                                                                                                                                     Jameson

                                                                                                                                                                                                     Distillery


                                                                                                                                                                                                       Of course, a trip to Ireland
                                                                                                                                                                                                     wouldn’t be complete without
                                                                                                                                                                                                     sampling some of the best
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Irish whiskey. The Old Jameson
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Distillery on Dublin’s Bow
          1. St Patrick’s                   from medieval Dublin. The          which boasts more than                                                                                                Street is one of the most
                                                                                                                                                                                                     iconic locations to do exactly
                                                                               4,000 pipes, and the Bell
                                            magnificent structure serves
          Cathedral                         as a place of worship and          Tower, which houses 15 bells.                                                                                         that, along with a whole host
                                                                                                                                                                                                     of other fun whiskey-themed
                                            is also a popular tourist
                                                                               Visit the adjacent St Patrick’s
            One of the world’s              attraction, in addition to         Park for a picture-perfect                                                                                            activities. The 200-year-old
                                                                                                                                                                                                     pub offers a distillery tour,
          finest examples of Gothic         regularly hosting concerts         view of the cathedral.                                                                                                which promises to take you
          architecture, St Patrick’s        and events. Learn about the                                                                                                                              on a journey from past to
          Cathedral is rich with both       building’s 800-year history          2. Phoenix                                                                                                          present complete with plenty
          beauty and history. The           by listening to the self-          Park                                                                                                                  of interesting yarns, as well
          Roman Catholic cathedral          guided audio tour; as you                                                                                                                                as a premium whiskey tasting
          dates back to the 13th            meander through, you will            Just a few kilometres west                                                                                          experience, a whiskey cocktail
          Century, making it one            see colourful stained-glass        of Dublin’s city centre lies                                                                                          making class, and the chance
          of the few buildings left         windows, the massive organ         a sprawling scenic park                                                                                               to blend your own whiskey





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