Today my friend Meredith and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Dublin. We have been following the 6 Nations Rugby Championship for the last few weeks. Today was the last set of games and Ireland played Scotland in Croke Park in Dublin. We didn't actually have tickets because they cost around 200 euro but we thought it would be fun to spend the day in Dublin and then go camp out in a Pub and watch the game.
I was a little concerned leaving this morning because there was a 90 percent chance of rain, but I guess the Rugby Gods were watching out today because it ended up being beautiful and sunny. We got into Dublin around 11 and walked around Trinity College, Grafton Street, saw St. Stephens Green, and checked out some of the eccentrically dressed rugby fans. (You would be surprised how many men in kilts made their way down from Scotland for the game.)
Trinity College:
Trinity Again:
St. Stephens Green:
The River Liffey-One of the dirtiest rivers in Europe:
Temple Bar:
Ireland had been doing pretty well in the championship thus far. They were in 2nd place and had won against 2 of the 3 major countries, making them eligible for the Triple Crown if they won today's game. Unfortunately, they lost in the last five minutes! It was such a close game and so sad since they lost on home turf! You could definitely feel the disappointment in the city as we were leaving.
I guess there's always next year!
What a bummer! It is tough to loose on home turf. They really do get into their games which is so fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteDid you see a lot of the men in their clan kilts in Scotland as well? I keep trying to talk E into getting one with his good looking legs. ;)