Day 3 Dublin to Athlone to Galway

It's day three of our Ireland Road Trip, and we hit the road in our rental car, headed for Athlone and Galway.
Our first stop is Athlone and Sean's Bar, certified by Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest pub in Ireland, dating back to the 900's! We'll give you a tour, meet some of the staff, and see some of the original historic construction. We limit ourselves to one drink since we're driving or navigating. Then it's on to Galway and Avoca House B&B (more about that in the next videos, as we're staying there three days) in the Merlin Park neighborhood. We take a walk down to the city proper and the Latin Quarter, give you some history on the song "Galway Girl", and hear our first Irish traditional music session at Taaffe's pub. Come with us as we see Lynch's Castle built by one of the original fourteen tribes of Galway. We dine on some classic Irish fare at the King's Head, which dates back to the 1600's, then stay to hear the house band. We ride the local bus back to our Ireland B&B to end our first day in Galway.

[@TheWanderingIrishman]

Loved this video, and like all Irishmen would, the trad session was thoroughly enjoyed.

[@thissecondhalfadventure]

We love Irish music and enjoyed every bit of it! 😊🇮🇪🇺🇸♥️

[@unclepick3459]

Cool to see the oldest pub in Ireland!

[@thissecondhalfadventure]

Also cool Guinness Book of World Records validated the claim. Thanks for the support.

[@gallowglass2630]

Yes but probably the oldest in the world aswell

[@Wolfeman1957]

So much fun! Makes me want to book a trip Chris & Karen

[@thissecondhalfadventure]

Thanks Terry! It was great! Thanks so much for watching!

[@americangirl971]

You're making me want to plan a trip to Ireland! Great meeting you last weekend at Four Father's! Sue

[@thissecondhalfadventure]

Thanks Sue! It was great meeting you as well!

[@mariawhite1328]

They were roses and rose hips 😊

[@thissecondhalfadventure]

Thanks so much@mariawhite1328! We’d never seen them look like that before- perhaps because they’re wild ones?😊

[@louisfinegan4546]

@@thissecondhalfadventure They are a cultivated variety of rose, I have them in my own garden. I don't have the name. They have the feature that after the flower's fade you have a extra flush in Autumn of the bright red rose hips or seed pods. They put up suckers like mad so you have to keep them under control.

[@thissecondhalfadventure]

@@louisfinegan4546 they’re amazing looking! We had never seen them before! Thanks for the info and for watching!😊

[@louisfinegan4546]

Rosa Rugosa

[@donstravelsandrants.]

I absolutely love Steve Earle's music. Your right that Steve wrote Galway girl. Loving your journey.👍😊🇮🇪🇺🇲

[@thissecondhalfadventure]

I saw Steve back in ‘87. Always in my rotation. Also, not sure if you like Blue Grass music but he did an album called The Mountain with legend Del McCoury that’s pretty damn good. Thanks for your comments Don! -Chris 🇺🇸🇮🇪🎶😁

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Your welcome Chris. Steve Earle is great.👍😊🇮🇪🇺🇲

[@fergallawlor5829]

Cupean tae is closed now

[@thissecondhalfadventure]

So sad! It was a charming place 😢

[@fergallawlor5829]

@@thissecondhalfadventure probably shortly after your trip. Cost of rent and electricity seemingly closed a few months now