After a quick breakfast of in-room coffee and some fresh bread, we checked out, stowed our bags, and headed to Trinity College. The oldest college in Ireland, it was founded in 1592.
Admission is limited to those on tour (plus their actual students and staff), so we joined a delightful recent grad in learning about the old portion of campus, some history, and good gossip.
The tour came with admission to see the Book of Kells (an early and elaborate example of calligraphic illumination), which was interesting. More moving, however, was the long library, which they are just starting to restore. Gorgeous!
In the long library was the Brian Boru Harp. “The Brian Boru harp is the oldest surviving Irish harp and is the model for the insignia of Ireland,” states the display.
After the formal tour, we took a quick walk around the more modern buildings before heading to St. George’s Arcade for a quick lunch.
After lunch was a bus trip back to the airport. On to Glasgow!
Jen and Dave: Adventuring 
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