<< three hours trying to locate Windmill Lane studios but only got some
sore feet,, I'll try again later, does anyone know specific
directions, people here don't really get to the point??? I don't
think anyone here has figured out the wacky streets of Dublin either,
yet they dispense cruelly false directions without guilt.. charming
but frustrating.. >>
rotflmao!! Ye have discovered a peculiarly Irish trait! Everything is "1/4
mile down the road". And another sport of Dubliners....confuse the tourists.
It's not malicious, they just enjoy a bit o' craic. ; ) If only I could be
there with you, I could get to Windmill Lane with my eyes closed! (follow the
delicious smell of the Guinness boats). But I have pulled out my well-worn
street atlas, so here's an attempt at directions....
Walk down the quays(that change name every block) on the Tara St station
side of the Liffey, about 5-6blocks. This eventually becomes Sir John
Rogerson's quay. You will pass some apartment blocks as you get closer to the
hallowed ground. Turn right on Creighton St, then a quick left onto Windmill
Lane. You will probably start to see some scattered U2 graffiti as you get
closer. And you will pass Dockers Pub along Sir John Rogerson's quay. After
the Lane, you might want to continue all the way down the quays to the Grand
Canal Locks. I believe this is where the October cover was shot. Still,
there are lots of scenes to remind you of the early videos. And Eason's (in
O'Connell St) is a great place to get spray paint....should you feel inclined
to leave your bold statement. ; ) It's kept in their art department.
Have you gotten out of Dublin at all? Get a day pass and ride the Dart on a
nice day. It's beautiful as you go south of the city. Dalkey is a lovely
little village, and Killiney hill is supposed to have fantastic views of
Dublin Bay. Further afield, I highly recommend Kilkenny(got to try
Smithwick's ale!), and Glendalough(one of the earliest monastic settlements).
I also just read an article about ARmagh(in the North), which made me
immediately think of you. It is the seat of the archbishop's of both the
Catholic and Protestant churches in Ireland. Sounds like a great place to
visit.
<<You all had me going about the Memorial Day visitation, I don't put
anything past this group!! I don't think I'd have time away from my
classes in Donegal anyway but y'all can come out to the boonies with
me and learn Gaelic... Slan ga foil! >>
All this talk of Ireland...if only I could hop on the next plane! But did my
checkbook last night...ouch. I ain't going anywhere for a few months at
least. : ( Wish I could remember more Irish, I'd could really use the
practice. LOL!
Slan leat!
Allison