Dublin Castle, or what's left of it

Here is Dublin Castle, a major player in Irish government and stronghold in British rule. In the center is Record Tower, the sole surviving medieval part of this structure. Not bad for living through history since 1204.

Care to visit?

Dublin Castle. Pieces of it at least.

Do an Irish jig at Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland

Temple Bar, "Dublin's cultural quarter." This is definitely one of the hearts of the central part of Dublin.
Can it get more quintessentially Irish with the flag proudly swaying in the wind, atop a tried-and-true, stood the test of time, pub, situated on the corner of an old, cobblestone street? If you think so, please do share your ideas.

This is just one part of Ireland that I encountered. Other gems included Dublin Castle, Trinity College, the birthplace of Jonathan Swift and venturing out into the green Irish countryside to explore Kilkenny. All in due time, my friends.

Here's one slice of Bono's hometown. Welcome to chilly Dublin:

Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland