DATE: Saturday 2 September, 1995
PLACE: Tully Cross to Dublin
WEATHER: Cloudy, cool
 REMARKS:
We have packed, cleaned, and paid up; farewelled Kirsten,
Adrian, and Cushla (who is staying on in Ireland), and then
left. First we have to return to Galway before heading east
to Dublin.
With a single stop at a marble factory (for a few purchases)
we journey, around Galway, and then strike wider, faster roads
going east. A late lunch at Tyrellspass in a 13th century
castle - a small and homely feeling.
 We
drive beside the Liffey into the heart of Dublin, and find,
inadvertently, O'Connell Street. The city is crawling: tomorrow
is the final of the All-Ireland Hurling competition (Clare
vs Offaly). There is a long queue at the accommodation desk
of the Information Office, so we decide to chance our arm.
Two hours later we finally accept a Bed-&-Breakfast
at Howth. Jayne and Charlotte even have a little bit of lawn
on which to kick a soccer ball.
We are sent to a small but very busy restaurant for dinner
of pizzas - very nice.
I leave the others for an early night and venture back into
Dublin. Alone and navigating by guesswork, I again stumble
into O'Connell Street. From there Poolbeg Street is straight-forward.
5 minutes later I'm in John Mulligan's Bar. It is absolutely
packed - an interesting mix of regulars, tourists, and hurling
supporters. I sup 2 pints, watch the crowds, and buy 3 t-shirts.
Mission accomplished, I head back to Howth.
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