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This is the National Theater of Ireland in Dublin. We attended a performance of Handel’s “Messiah” while we were in Dublin. Very appropriate since the first performance of this music was in Dublin — tho’, of course, not in this building.

Be sure to check out various theater offerings. We were priviledged to see a performance at the Town Hall Theatre of ‘Clann Lir,’an Irish play that was absolutely stunning in its performance, set design and the content of the play itself. The plot was about children being turned into swans; it was well worth the experience. So look around. You can be pleasantly surprised.

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And last but not least, here is my favorite photo. The sign sits at the East end of Galway Bay.

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A Glimpse of Dublin

Text Box: There is also an excellent gift shop, filled with books and artifacts. Definitely worth a visit.

Text Box: When we visited, there was an exhibit of The Book of Kells. There are two books on display: one the original, the other a perfect copy. Each is open to a (different) page; the page is turned (approx.) every day. There are many other exhibits, making the library well worth more than a casual visit.

Across the street from the College is a shopping area where you will find many appealing treasures to remind you of your trip. I think the best is Kilkenney’s, which features many Irish artisans. Their prices seemed very reasonable. And, if you’re looking for a place for a quick bite of lunch, Kilkenney’s has both a Cafe and a Cafeteria on its mezzanine. Both have very good sandwiches, soup and the like, for very reasonable prices.

Text Box: Trinity College is one of the jewels of Dublin. The library there is astounding—100 feet long, almost two stories high, with bookshelves lined up like yardmarkers down the full length, reaching almost to the ceiling.

Text Box: There is on display a page from the original Gutenburg Bible, as well as some pages from Martin Luther’s writings.