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I finally landed in Dublin ,Ireland ! After so many years hearing about and sharing moments with Irish expats in NJ USA on my nearby neighborhood of « Dublin » I finally landed. One of the nice things of living in Europe is that the countries are so close and easy to get to and if in the European Union so much the better! I came to Dublin and of course was by one of if not the best district of it all, Temple Bar, Therefore, let me tell you a bit about the Temple Bar district of Dublin !!! Hope you enjoy it as I.

The Temple Bar is a district in the historic center of Dublin. Let’s start with a bit of history. From 795, the Vikings set up camp there. The remains of this settlement are also visible today at Dublin Castle. A few centuries later, a British diplomat by the name of Sir William Temple; later rector of Trinity College, built a splendid mansion and gardens there. The name stayed with him and thus Temple Bar was born.

Temple Bar is made up of small streets, often pedestrian, where restaurants, bars and small shops abound. One can in particular find musicians there either in the street or in bars. Highly frequented in the evening and on weekends, this ultra-touristy and trendy district lives especially at night, and offers its visitors a good overview of Dublin’s cultural life … The place is clearly pleasant, although a little too touristy… Anyway,it is a must! The Temple Bar district is close to Dame Street and Aston Quay in Dublin city center. Lined with Pubs, restaurants and shops, the area also includes a cinema, an art gallery, cultural centers as well as local craft workshops. Everything to make it a fashionable place where culture reigns supreme! At the intersection of Essex St E and the North West Corner of Meeting House Square is the Rory Gallagher Corner in tribute to Rory Gallagher, with, under the plate, a fender hung. And you do not know who he was,::::was a guitarist, singer, composer and Irish producer of Blues Rock, known to be the founder of the Taste group and for his solo career. Although known for his guitarist performances, he is also saxophonist and harmonicist. He was elected 57th best guitarist of all time by the American magazine Rolling Stone in the ranking of the 100 best guitarists of all time (in 2011).

However, of all my favorite there was the time spent at The Auld Dubliner pub . It is easy to spot with its mural painting of a dock worker and a dog adorning the exterior wall of the building. The place is very warm, with beams and woodwork, and attracts a crowd especially at the end of the day when live music is in full swing. Large room upstairs indeed and the best seats in the house with crowded rowdy good cheers and good fun group. A must in Temple Bar with its concerts every day. The official Auld Dubliner pub : https://aulddubliner.ie/

Go on with the tour, be aware that the Brazen Head, which stands at 20 Bridge Street, is one of the oldest Irish pub in Dublin ;it dates from 1613 .The Temple Bar, dates from 1840 but has been repeatedly renovated. Inside, it’s guaranteed atmosphere in this authentic place all in raw wood. You can come here to drink a beer or an Irish coffee at any time of the day. In summer, the pub is so crowded that people eat on the street. In winter, the bar has a small heated patio for smokers. Every day, customers especially tourists swerve to traditional music from 17h. For connoisseurs, the Temple Bar offers a superb selection of 180 whiskeys! Others will taste the famous combo: oysters – Guinness. A legend !! I agree !!

If you want to get deeper into the neighborhood, don’t miss the Meeting House Square, which has up to 3 different cultural centers such as the Irish Film Center, the Gallery of Photography and the Ark. There are many films by authors screened in their original version with subtitles, as well as artistic exhibitions. Finally, for fans of Thin Lizzy, do not miss the statue of Phil Lynott, former bassist of the group. This bronze statue is one of the symbols of Temple Bar! And who was Thin Lizzy well ::: An Irish Hard Rock group created in Dublin in 1969. Released in 1976, the album Jailbreak is a great success, notably thanks to the song The Boys Are Back in Town and others that fans appreciate like Jailbreak or Emerald, My times lol !!

At the bottom of Fleet Street is the Porterhouse Bar and pub–brewery. A bastion of Irish craft beer, the Porterhouse only serves its own beers and contains bottled wonders from around the world.

The Dublin tourist office on the Temple Bar district : https://www.visitdublin.com/guides/things-to-do-temple-bar

The Ireland tourist office on Dublin : https://www.ireland.com/en-us/destinations/experiences/dublin/

There you go folks, a great weekend spent away from home in lovely picturesque Dublin and a hell of a bunch of pints and oh well oysters too. Again, hope you enjoy this post on the Temple Bar district of Dublin as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!