I left for Dublin today and apparently just in time. The violence last night has escalated and there were still marches happening this morning as we were waiting for the bus out of the city. Very happy to be in the Republic of Ireland rather than Northern Ireland. Very sad situation.

Passed a march getting organized at 8:00am. This is the next day after

they set  cars on fire and sent police to the hospital.

Police already on watch.

Much friendlier Dublin and its pretty pubs

Kilmainham Gaol. This is where many of the political prisoners

of the uprisings were held and executed.

A little bleak

This is the newer part of the prison. The guards used these stairs.

These steps were for the prisoners. They are very narrow and steep

so the prisoners where not able to run up or down.

Older part of the prison and just like it was in the 19th century.

Courtyard

This is where they executed by firing squad.

This is the front of the building where the public hangings were

until they moved the gallows inside the prison.

U.S. Ambassador's residence inside Phoenix Park in Dublin

Gates to the Irish president's house

The president's house in Phoenix Park.

Polo match

 

This is my last post. I will be getting on a plane tomorrow and heading home!