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DUBLIN: Multi-faceted gem of the Emerald Isle

Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 02/06/2017

» Located in the heart of the city, Trinity College is an ideal spot to start off your Dublin tour. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity is Ireland's oldest university and houses some of the country's most cherished cultural treasures, while notable alumni include authors Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and playwright Samuel Beckett. Among the ancient manuscripts and relics displayed in the awe-inspiring 18th-century Long Room are the Book of Kells, the Books of Durrow and Armagh, as well as an an ancient Irish harp.