Someone Is Getting Married
Mary's youngest daughter is going to tie the knot at a destination wedding in Ireland and we are gong to join her for the festivities. This is a case where we are combing pleasure with pleasure!
Quick Summary Of The Trip Begins With Flying To Dublin
Getting there and back is a challenge but we found a flight to Ireland via North Carolina and on the way back we will hop over the London and take a long flight back home!
We were to depart May 21st (Tuesday) on AA and land to Charlotte NC at 5:00 am and then on to Dublin via AA arriving at 5:00 am. We are traveling First Class so the thirteen hours should not be too bad.
BUT, thing happen.Our flight was cancelled and we did an LAX to Boston to Dublin instead.
While in Ireland, we stayed in Dublin the first two days and then got a car to travel to Mount Juliet which is a 90 minute drive on M9 southwest of Dublin in County Kilkenny.
Mount Juliet (A One Week Stay)
County Kilkenny, in southeastern Ireland, is known for its medieval monastic ruins. These include the 12th-century Kells Priory, an Augustinian complex surrounded by fortified walls. The county capital, also called Kilkenny, has more medieval buildings, including Kilkenny Castle, remodelled in Victorian times and set in extensive grounds. St. Canice's Cathedral has a 9th-century round tower offering panoramic views.
We will be staying at the Mount Juliet Estate is a luxury 5-star hotel set in 500 acres of countryside in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Returning Home On Saturday
We returned Saturday June 1st arriving LAX at 5:00 pm where Robin will be picking us up.
Our Itinerary
| Day 1 | 5/21/2024 Tuesday |
We got picked up from Orange and delivered to LAX at 2:45 am via limo to catch an American Airlines flight to Charlotte NC (2125 miles) and then to Dublin (3720 Miles). Oops, cancelled. We did Jet Blue to Boston and the to Dublin. |
Dublin Ireland |
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| Day 2 | 5/22/2024 Wednesday |
Arrive Dublin at 5:00 am. We get a Hertz rental car. We then check-in at Dublin Hilton Charlment Place for a day of time adjustment and local sightseeing. Overlooking the Grand Canal in Dublin's city centre, theyare less than two kilometers from St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street. The Charlemont tram stop is a two-minute walk, providing easy access to sights, shops, concerts, and sporting events. |
| Day 3 | 5/23/2024 Thursday |
Tour of the Jameson Distillery which is an eighteen minute drive just north of the hotel. Since Mary is driving, I will be tasting for her! |
| Day 4 | 5/24/2024 Friday |
Touring Dublin on our own! |
Mount Juliet |
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| Day 5 | 5/25/2024 Saturday |
Drive to Mount Juliet Estate (Kilkenny) about 90 minutes from Dublin and check into the Hunter's Lodge for two days as there were no rooms available at the Manor House yet. |
| Day 6 | 5/26/2024 Sunday |
Happy Birthday Mary - VIP your of the Waterford Chrystal Factory. We are doing a champagne afternoon tea adjacent to Waterford. |
| Day 7 | 5/27/2024 Monday |
We changed rooms to the Manor House. We hung out and did some local sightseeing in the Kilkenny area. |
| Day 8 | 5/28/2024 Tuesday |
Hung our at the hotel and joined a 4-7 pm "Welcome Drinks & Bites" at Malzords Bar & Pub which is a 200 year old establishment still in the original family! |
| Day 9 | 5/29/2024 Wednesday |
The wedding day at the Manor House. Ceremony and black-tie reception at the Manor House at Mt. Juliet Estate. |
| Day 10 | 5/30/2024 Thursday |
Casual BBQ qt the Manor House. |
Returning Home |
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| Day 11 | 5/31/2024 Friday |
Drive from Mt. Juliet to the Hilton Hotel at the Dublin Airport. |
| Day 12 | 6/1/2024 Saturday |
Flight to London, change planes, and fly to LAX arriving 5:05 pm. |
