Christchurch is a Church of Ireland congregation. Liberal, of course – interested only in social issues. The size of it is massive. Saw St.Patricks also – just down the road (Catholic Church).
Culture
Trinity College
Trinity College in Dublin is huge and beautiful. John Owen worked here under Oliver Cromwell. Both Protestant & Catholic study here, but is has been largely Protestant. We saw the Book of Kells here – dated 800 AD – Latin text of the Gospels. The Long Library was magnificent.
Powerscourt
Powerscourt is an estate of about 1000 acres located NW of Wicklow. 47 acres are devoted to the gardens. Simply breathtaking!
Murphy & Doyle
2 great Irish names side by side in business.
Waterford Cafe
This little cafe was across the road from our room in Waterford. They were open very early this morning for business. 