I'm flying out of Phoenix in about 11 hours, heading to Dublin to play in the Magic: the Gathering Pro Tour this weekend.
 
Any suggestions on things to do or see while I'm there? I'm going to be in the Ballsbridge area, but I can possibly do a little bit of light travel by bus or cab.

I am very excited to sample authentic, traditional Irish cuisine. If anyone has any suggestions on what dishes I should try in particular, that would be helpful too.

lucky charms?

one of our more toady members is from dublin.. 
 
i've visited dublin once or twice, both fleeting visits years ago, but thought it was a really nice place
 
best of luck at the pro tour

ballsbridge is a pretty great name

lol
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_Bridge

i don't know if anywhere in dublin is especially exciting to visit! if you get a bus to the city centre there's a nice little park called Stephen's Green with swans and things, as well as Christchurch and I guess the Book of Kells is in Trinity College nearby too. Phoenix Park is nice and big and has deer. I didn't like Ballsbridge but won't ruin it for you. It might be best just to wander around and get a sense of things I guess since that's what I mainly enjoy doing here.
 
 

I am very excited to sample authentic, traditional Irish cuisine. If anyone has any suggestions on what dishes I should try in particular, that would be helpful too.

 
pizza

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