Meltdown in Dublin

15/04/2026: A really lovely pub with incredibly friendly staff! 🇮🇪❤️🇮🇪

26/03/2026: Lovely. I went to Ireland for the first time after my mom passed away. I wanted to learn more about my mom who always celebrated our Irish heritage in lots of things—the church, St Paddy’s Day, and the Virgin Mary. She’d warn me about her ‘ Irish Temper’ and cook stew. Lol ☘️ This bar is a cute spot I went to the Speed Dating Event which they have there. I’m commenting in the Soeed dating event. Look in advance and book hotels in area perhaps. Dublin is walkable. An Irish farmer at the event wanted me to live with him straight away 🤣🤣🤣. It was lovely fun. They slowed down the accent for me as I’m from California. I have accent too. Lol Speed dating was a unique way to have fun and travel. I hope the farmer found love. I was tempted! Big hugs from Laurie across the water. Btw Dublin is walkable and SAFE at night!! I walked back to my hotel alone. Never ever in the states would I walk alone at night but all the receptionists at my hotel told me they did. They said we can’t vouch for downtown ( by Temple Bar) bc there are tourists there. Ireland is one of the safest countries in the world I read. I’m sure there are exceptions but I felt safe. Tip: Don’t say you’re Irish. We say that in the states, but we’re distant cousins unless you can track your lineage back correctly. I just say—My great great gran lived in Dublin—Nora O’Leary! I received a hug and acceptance with this toned down attitude. Ok. Go and have fun. Americans let’s be on our best, kindest and humble behavior. (Not too popular right about now.) No, they don’t have a ton of ice, but they have the best milk you ever tasted—grass-fed. I had to start buying it for $7.50 a half gallon. Irish milk is the best. Yes, obviously you now know I left a piece of my heart in Dublin. 💚💚. Check out The 51 Bar