MM Travels : Dublin with the family
By Yashy Selvadurai Murphy @yashyanthi & online at: babyandlife.com
The fair city of Dublin, the Capital of the Emerald Isle, is quite family friendly. Similar to South Asians, the Irish are known for their large families and warm hospitality. Don’t be surprised if you find the kids greeted with a generous smile and an occasional treat. While many associate Ireland, and Dublin in particular, with debauchery and merriment there’s plenty of art, history and culture to be explored.
The city is pedestrian and stroller friendly and the local transit system, the LUAS, will get you to neighbourhoods that may be a bit further from your immediate locale.
MM Dreams
An apartment stay is recommended if you’re travelling with the family and will be exploring Dublin for a couple days. The Luxury Penthouse Duplex not only has a lovely hostess but is also smack dab in the middle of it all. You can walk to most places and there is a LUAS subway stop around the corner. You are in the middle of a hustling and bustling city so expect lively merriment from the Saturday clubbing crowd and easy access to dining and tourist explorations. The two bedroom apartment has all the fixings including a welcome gift basket to get you started right along with toys, a crib, guards for the doors and plenty of little details to ensure you have a luxurious stay. There’s also a playground right by the building!
MM Bites
Church Bar and Restaurant : If having a drink or dining in a Church is on your bucketlist, be sure to swing by here and do just that! Yes it’s an old Church, complete with a restored Renatus Harris-built organ as its centrepiece and stained glass windows. In fact back in the day Arthur Guinness got married here at the St. Mary’s Church.
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Leo Burdock: This is a tiny take out joint where you get a mammoth piece of the freshest fish with copious amounts of chips (fries). Take it to the park next door and enjoy your eats.
Red Torch Ginger : If the good ole Irish fare is getting to you, this Thai spot will provide a spicy fix!
Buttlers Chocolate : Pop in for one of the best milkshakes and a sampling of European chocolate! Great spot to pick up some gifts for those back home.
Brewers Dining Hall : If you’re at the Guinness Storehouse be sure to have lunch or a snack here. The canteen style set up is perfect for lunch and has some of best pies and stews.
Temple Bar: No visit to Dublin is complete without a stop in here for a quick pint and some Irish Craic (music). Swing by on a weekend afternoon and enjoy some live tunes, Jameson Whiskey and a pint! It can be busy but you’ll be sure to find a spot to park an umbrella stroller at and a seat to rest your bones on.
MM Explores 
Jameson Distillery : A fantastic tour that really takes you through the Whiskey making process. Tours run often include a sampling and takes about an hour in total.
Guinness storehouse : Here you can explore the world of one of the most famous beers- Guinness. Learn all about the history of the brand, the story behind the legend, sample a few pints at the Gravity Bar overlooking the city of Dublin and become a master of the pour.
Sandeman’s Tour : A free (tips accepted) guided walking tour of the downtown core that gives one a good feel for the history of Ireland and an overview of which tourist spots should be on your list to explore.
Trinity College Library : Home to the famous Book of Kells, this is a spot you’d want to visit if you’re a bit of a movie or literature buff. You could spend quite a few hours perusing the various exhibits or make a quick visit to the “Long Room” which is the showstopper.
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