Trip to Dublin with the Family :)

So, the whole family went on holidays to Dublin! It was so much fun!

Day 1, Sunday, Aug. 25: MAYO GAELIC SEMI-FINAL GAME!

James, Jack, and I took the train to Dublin on Sunday morning and headed to the Mayo Gaelic semi-final match! Gaelic football is a combination of soccer, rugby, basketball, and American football. It was hard to understand when I first got to Ireland, but now I totally know what is going on.

I am an official MAYO fan! :)

On the train heading to Dublin

Croke Park

Yes! We are ready!

End Result: MAYO WON!!! 

Mayo 1-16 and Tyrone 0-13

We headed to the hotel (The CityWest Hotel - http://www.citywesthotel.com) and settled in.

Day 2, Monday, Aug. 26: DUBLIN ZOO!

We got up early and had breakfast at the hotel. Then we headed into Dublin on the LUAS (like the DART back home) and walked to the Dublin Zoo! I love zoos, so I was really excited!

                                  

 

                         

ahh the best baby :)

                            

 

We had a great day... long, but great :)

Day 3, Tuesday, Aug. 27: TAYTO PARK!

This place was awesome! So family friendly and a great day out! It is a big amusement park with a rock wall, zip lines, animals, water areas, the Tayto Factory, picnic areas, etc.

                              

 

A huge jungle gym!

                           

 

The entrance to the Tayto Factory tour.

The actual Tayto crisps being made!

High flyers :)

                            

 

Super tall rock wall!

Day 4, Wednesday, Aug. 28: GOING BACK HOME!

Judi and I went to Dundrum Shopping Center (a HUGE mall) and did a bit of shopping :)

Then the boys took the LUAS and the train back to Mayo Abbey, while Judi, Gracie, and I drove back.

It was a really great trip!!