Dublin

I visited Dublin in 2006. The old town is a very nice walk with good pubs and cafes. Trinity College has nice grounds to stroll through (although stay off the grass) and it houses the famous Book of Kells which is an illustrated manuscript created by Irish monks around 800 CE. I also visited Powerscourt Estate which is a large country estate known for its house and landscaped garden. The house was rebuilt after a fire in 1974 which completely destroyed it. The gardens are very nice with sculpted gardens, fountains and a waterfall.