Ireland Here We Come!

St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time - a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.  ~Adrienne Cook

Someone Is Getting Married

Mary's youngest daughter is going to tie the knot at a destination wedding in Ireland and we are gong to join her for the festivities.   This is a case where we are combing pleasure with pleasure!

Quick Summary Of The Trip Begins With Flying To Dublin

Getting there and back is a challenge but we found a flight to Ireland via North Carolina and on the way back we will hop over the London and take a long flight back home!

We were to depart May 21st  (Tuesday) on AA and land to Charlotte NC  at 5:00 am and then on to Dublin via AA arriving at 5:00 am.  We are traveling First Class so the thirteen hours should not be too bad.

BUT, thing happen.Our flight was cancelled and we did an LAX to Boston to Dublin instead.

Dublin Map

While in Ireland, we stayed in Dublin the first two days and then got a car to travel to Mount Juliet which is a 90 minute drive on M9 southwest of Dublin in County Kilkenny.

Mount Juliet (A One Week Stay)

Dublin to Mt Juliet

County Kilkenny, in southeastern Ireland, is known for its medieval monastic ruins. These include the 12th-century Kells Priory, an Augustinian complex surrounded by fortified walls. The county capital, also called Kilkenny, has more medieval buildings, including Kilkenny Castle, remodelled in Victorian times and set in extensive grounds. St. Canice's Cathedral has a 9th-century round tower offering panoramic views.

We will be staying at the Mount Juliet Estate is a luxury 5-star hotel set in 500 acres of countryside in Kilkenny, Ireland. 

Mt Juliet Estate

Returning Home On Saturday

We returned Saturday June 1st arriving LAX at 5:00 pm where Robin will be picking us up.

Dublin to Mt Juliet

Our Itinerary

We Kept Busy!
Day 1 5/21/2024
Tuesday
We got picked up from Orange and delivered to LAX at 2:45 am via limo to catch an American Airlines flight to Charlotte NC (2125 miles) and then to Dublin (3720 Miles). Oops, cancelled.  We did Jet Blue to Boston and the to Dublin.

Dublin Ireland

Day 2 5/22/2024
Wednesday
Arrive Dublin at 5:00 am.  We get a Hertz rental car.  We then check-in at Dublin Hilton Charlment Place for a day of time adjustment and local sightseeing.  Overlooking the Grand Canal in Dublin's city centre, theyare less than two kilometers from St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street. The Charlemont tram stop is a two-minute walk, providing easy access to sights, shops, concerts, and sporting events.
Day 3 5/23/2024
Thursday
Tour of the Jameson Distillery which is an eighteen minute drive just north of the hotel.   Since Mary is driving, I will be tasting for her!
Day 4 5/24/2024
Friday

Touring Dublin on our own!

Mount Juliet

Day 5 5/25/2024
Saturday
Drive to Mount Juliet Estate (Kilkenny) about 90 minutes from Dublin and check into the Hunter's Lodge for two days as there were no rooms available at the Manor House yet.
Day 6 5/26/2024
Sunday
Happy Birthday Mary - VIP your of the Waterford Chrystal Factory.  We are doing a champagne afternoon tea adjacent to Waterford.
Day 7 5/27/2024
Monday
We changed rooms to the Manor House. We hung out and did some local sightseeing in the Kilkenny area.
Day 8 5/28/2024
Tuesday
Hung our at the hotel and joined a 4-7 pm "Welcome Drinks & Bites" at Malzords Bar & Pub which is a 200 year old establishment still in the original family!
Day 9 5/29/2024
Wednesday
The wedding day at the Manor House.  Ceremony and black-tie reception at the Manor House at Mt. Juliet Estate.
Day 10 5/30/2024
Thursday
Casual BBQ qt the Manor House.

Returning Home

Day 11 5/31/2024
Friday
Drive from Mt. Juliet to the Hilton Hotel at the Dublin Airport.
Day 12 6/1/2024
Saturday
Flight to London, change planes, and fly to LAX arriving 5:05 pm.

 

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