Apologies for my delay in the final blogging of the rest of my trip to Dublin but I have been away for a while to Leeds - both to gather more blogging material and to get a bit more completed on my Dissertation! (Only 8 days to go until its due!)
So on the final day in Dublin, we went to the Prison which was used to film scenes in the Italian Job - cue plenty of quoting "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!"
The Kilmainham Gaol was an intriguing and moving place. I was fascinated by the guides speech about the history of the Gaol and it has spurred me on to read further into the Rebellions in Dublin and the politically turbulent times. I was particularly fascinated by the story of Constance Markievicz who eventually became the first ever female MP and served time at the Gaol during the uprisings...This photo is a view through the spy-hole of her cell.
After a long walk back into the centre of town (as the Gaol is quite far out from the centre of town where we were staying - worth the walk though!) we settled down to a hearty italian lunch at a small bistro just off the main shopping street. Then we ventured up O'Connell street to see the Spire of Dubline, the Bullet Holes on the Old General Post Office, the Parnell Monument and the Memorial Garden.
I'd like to Thank my Lovely Housemates for accompanying me on my Birthday trip as I forged lasting happy memories and thoroughly enjoyed celebrating my 21st Birthday!
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