Kids’ Craic: Dear ol’ Dublin!
By Dottie Wenger
This month, we focus on Ireland’s capital city. A fun place to visit (its nickname is “City of a Thousand Welcomes”) with a rich history. Should you visit Dublin during the month of January, it’s best to bring a warm jacket and waterproof boots. The average temperature this month in Dublin is 37- 44 degrees F.
What’s in a name?
The meaning of Dublin or “Dubh Linn” is “black pool.” The Dubh Linn was a lake used by Vikings and their trade ships.
Trinity College is an ancient university in Dublin. One of its famous graduates is Bram Stoker, the creator of Dracula!
Famous Musicians from Dublin include Sinead O’Connor, Thin Lizzy, the Dubliners, and U2. Much of U2’s early music was in fact recorded in their home city, at Windmill Lane Studios.
Classic Authors from Dublin: George Bernard Shaw, James Joyce, and Oscar Wilde.
Hollywood Actors from Dublin: Maureen O’Hara, Brendan Gleeson, Gabriel Byrne, Colin Farrell.
Did you know:
Things for kids to do in Dublin:
*Dottie taught kindergarten and second grade for a total of thirty-two years, and now handles marketing and promotions for Yorktown Service Plaza in Parma Heights. She is a baker extraordinaire, and in her spare time enjoys participating in 5K events and going on adventures with the Cleveland Hiking Club in order to offset collateral damage from her baking hobby.
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