BS: Teenager plus Dublin equals ?

Subject: BS: Teenager plus Dublin equals ?
From: sian, west wales
Date: 13 Nov 03 - 02:56 PM

I'm thinking of taking my god-daughter to Dublin for her 13th birthday in a couple of weeks. She's reading Jane Eyre and I see that the Gate Theatre is doing a stage version, which I think she'll like. And I'll drag her to some of the more Educational Sites. But …

… what else do you do with a neo-teen in Dublin? What are the laws/rules about where they can and cannot go, i.e. pubs, sessions, etc.? I'll get clearance from her parents (of course) and school so we don't get nabbed for truancy or anything.

Suggestions appreciated!

sian

Subject: RE: BS: Teenager plus Dublin equals ?
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Nov 03 - 03:06 PM

First off, Grafton Street. Second, Temple Bar. Or vice versa. The shopping on Grafton Street and it's environs is really fun. You can wander into Stephen's Green (very Dublin), or north towards Trinity College, where you can combine a trip to the Book of Kells (a must-see) with hanging out and watching the college kids, maybe even find something on campus to do with her while there.

Wandering from Temple Bar across the Ha'penny Bridge, take her into the Winding Stair Bookshop upstairs (a great, inexpensive place to have lunch or tea). On Grafton St, definitely do Bewley's. Any of them really, but Grafton St is best. Tons of Dublin kids hang out at the McD's on Grafton St too, right across from Bewley's.

Take her to the street market off O'Connell Street behind the GPO during the day, but hang onto your purses/bags, as there are lots of pickpockets in the area.

Also, the huge record shop in the City Centre...what the hell's the name of it...she'll like that too.

Subject: RE: BS: Teenager plus Dublin equals ?
From: sian, west wales
Date: 13 Nov 03 - 04:57 PM

Excellent. This girl was born to shop. She'll love it. Quite a few of the above were on my list (I've been once before) but I'll check out the Bookshop and street market. I'll take her to that music shop ... ummm ... Waltons? too.   But what about licensing laws for that age? Can I take her to a session?

sian