Day 46 2 September

Thanks to Patrick Gibson we caught our flight to Dublin in good time.  Manchester Airport is huge and once again we found ourselves walking good distances to check in (no weight problems this time), goo to security and then to the gate.  The security check was very very thorough.  Simon's backpack was searched only to find we had forgotten to take out the sunscreen.  No worries and all was well.  Thank goodness we had plenty of time.  The flight was short so we seemed to land in no time and went straight through to find a taxi.

We took a taxi to our accommodation.  Our room is very big, fairly basic but comfortable, B&B.  We are quite tired so will look forward to a good sleep.  Tomorrow we search for Baggott Street, the home of Catherine McCaughley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.

There is a cold wind here so time for jackets.  We found a lovely Irish Hotel, Foleys, and enjoyed a good meal.  We seem to be very central to the city so will be able to walk to shops etc.  We change from the Pound currency to the Euro, so it will be off to find an ATM machine.  

We look forward to this new phase of our journey and have our maps out to plot our driving around Ireland.  Ŵe need to do this before we leave Dublin.  So until tomorrow, love to all.  Enjoy your new week.