Trinity College

Built during the Elizabeth I reign in 1593 Trinity College now Ireland’s leading university and currently 75th in the world.
It is also legally known as “The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin”.
Trinity College’s library is the largest in Ireland and contains a significant number of medieval illuminated manuscripts, including the famous Book of KellsCollege is a copyright library for Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Staying in Trinity offers a unique chance to enjoy the grounds and facilities of this the first university built in Ireland post Reformation, but also to stay in the very heart of Irelands ancient capital.

Trinity College

Trinity College

Trinity College

Trinity College

THE ANCIENT EAST & SUNNY SOUTH EAST TOUR DIARY

The British Border on the Island of Ireland.

Some Spike Island reviews & a few screen-grabs of reviews.

Your host – Peter O’Connor – some (very) odd photos.

Ireland – “The most desirable island destination in Europe”. Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.

From The Copper Coast across Dungarvan Bay to the Viking settlement of Helvick Head.

Ireland’s Lush Midlands. Ireland contains canals – to the surprise of some. Built in 1760’s to allow boats to cross Ireland – by the time the canal was built – boats were too big to fit.