Headed out to what I suspect was on of Kirk’s top picks, The Irish Rock and Roll Museum, Temper Lane. Really wonderful experience. So much history and music, interesting facts and memories. Quite a bit of authentic memorabilia from guitars, to clothes, concert posters and so many pictures. They also have one of 4 of the last remaining sound boards. Apparently Dave Grohl has another one in California. Many bands practiced here and some even played but they recorded down the way at Windmill Lane. I can’t name all the bands that are Irish but the Cranberries, Sinead OConnor, Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy, U2. According to our guide, Scot, Thin Lizzy (originally Tin Lizzy) paved the way for all Irish rock musicians.They are considered Irelands most important band even if they weren’t the most successful.
Fun fact, most Irish hate U2, Bono specifically. Think he’s too conceited. LOL. U2 was named after the drummer 14 year old founder of the bands class which was designated by a number and letter from the town Dublin. His was U-2.
And Eminem and Rihanna recorded “Love the Way You Lie” here.
Met with the crew for lunch (not our best but there was Guinness and wine) and came back and promptly fell asleep. Kirk ran out for some toothpaste and to pick up our laundry. The laundry here at the hotel was $3.50 for a pair of socks. Uh, no. Our 2 bags were $12 at the drop off. So I ended up staying back while everyone HAPPILY went to the Jameson Whiskey tour. Kirk will have to write about that but the gist is they all liked it and were buzzed after!
Met for some drinks in Temple Bar which was INSANELY packed. The bar, Buskers, was super cheesy w a guy singing a mix of popular and older songs that he really wasn’t qualified for! Not a bad singer just weird. We had a few drinks and headed to dinner at Sole. It was just a few blocks over but it felt more like the locals area vs Temple Bar which is super touristy. New wine from Claudine, Amarone. YUM! Few more drinks at our hotel and off to bed to prep for game day! Also saw Chris McClain - hs friend from Sewickley! I won the contest! Honestly I thought I would not know a soul and all the guys would find someone. We didn’t see anyone else we knew,
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