Some sights from our first day in Dublin

Just before boarding the bus at Ursuline.

Our first day in Dublin was quite a whirlwind.  We were picked up from the airport at approximately 8:00 AM local time, but to us it felt like 3:00 AM!  Since our hotel rooms weren't ready, we walked around the city center of Dublin once we dropped our luggage off.  We paused for a group picture on Ha'penny bridge just to celebrate that we were finally here.  We shopped at Grafton Street and Stephen's Green Centre.  We were able to nap for a short time before heading to dinner at a typical Irish pub, Nancy Hands, which is right down the street from our hotel.  A quick walk through Phoenix Park, and our day is practically done!