Dublin

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Irelands capital Dublin, it's a beautiful city Famous for its Guinness and Jameson's whiskey The Temple bar area for music and the 'craic' Many say on departing "one day I'll be back". Molly Malone can be seen, with her wheelbarrow In busy Grafton street that's so bustling and narrow The silvery grey water's of the river Liffey Flows right through the city and into the sea. Busy O'Connell street with its giant spire Had troubled times with the sound of gunfire The spire now stands where Nelsons column stood A reminder of British rule that's now gone for good. The symbol of self rule the G.P.O. stands So peaceful now all you hear is the bands The Halfpenny bridge is a wonderful sight Even more impressive when lit up at night. So come on over to Dublin, do come and see Do indulge yourself, with some Irish hospitality When the time comes to leave after your stay You'll promise yourself to comeback one day. 16 May 2018

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Emilia James

Date: 12/8/2020 4:35:00 AM

Never been to Dublin does sound like a lovely and interesting place to visit, Emilia : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/8/2020 4:57:00 AM

Thank you very much Emilia, yes its a beautiful city, I've been there many times, have cousins there and my daughter worked there for a while in the children's hospital. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 11/1/2018 10:51:00 PM

Great Tom! My ancestors are from Dublin

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/2/2018 2:49:00 AM

Thank you Timothy, an amazing place, if you've never been, make sure its on your list. Tom.

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/11/2018 3:31:00 AM

A fine descriptive piece , Tom. I have relatives in Crumlin just outside Dublin, and Rathmines. Not been for a while, must nip over. Regards, Viv

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2018 4:19:00 AM

Thank you Viv, my daughter worked at the children,s hospital in Crumlin for a while, most of the clan are in Co Clare on the west coast. Ireland has changed a lot over the years thankfully the Guinness tastes the same.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/15/2017 12:57:00 AM

“In Dublin fair city where the girls are so pretty, I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone.” Your piece brought back this old memory.

Judith S

Date: 11/21/2017 3:21:00 PM

What a great rhyming piece Tom! Makes me WANT to visit :) One day ... ~Judy

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/21/2017 3:33:00 PM

Thank you Judith. Make sure you visit one day, you wont be disappointed. Tom x

Jan Allison

Date: 11/21/2017 2:33:00 PM

What a fabulous description of the city ... I adore Dublin and visited numerous times in the last 4 years - we always stay in a hotel just off O'Connell Street and go for a drink at Murray's bar:-) We were talking about visiting next month but may leave it until after Christmas now:-) great memories Tom:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/21/2017 3:16:00 PM

Jan, Thank you, Had a great few hours there last month before heading to Rosslare to get the ferry home. I have a cousin in south Dublin and he has asked me to pay him a visit in the new year, I'll certainly be taking him up on his offer .when you do go check out Oliver St John Gogarty,very lively place. Kind regards Tom x