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Romantic Dublin Ireland Attractions

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Horseshoe Bar at The Shelbourne
Romantic Dublin Ireland Attractions

Order a pint of Guinness and quaff here like a local.

© The Shelbourne.

Named for its shape, the Horseshoe Bar in the Shelbourne Hotel, which earned a mention in James Joyce’s Ulysses, is the spot where Irish pols have debated issues for generations.

It has long been one of Dublin’s most popular bars, and even teetotalers ought to peek in to see this touchstone of Irish history.

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