DUBLIN ODYSSEY A celebrated tour of Ireland’s cultural mecca. By J. Paul Halferty
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While so much of Ireland’s architectural history is astonishing, there is nothing quite like Luttrellstown Castle Resort (above). The 567-acre private estate hosts an array of activities, from golf to horseback riding, fishing and falconry. Here, you can retire to the locally famed Lady Granville Suite. Named for Aileen Guinness—who, upon her marriage to Brinsley Sheridan Plunket became Lady Granville—Luttrellstown Castle was a wedding present from her father, Ernest Guinness. The 20-bedroom castle is available, with full staff, to be booked exclusively. 18
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PHOTO: COURTESY OF LUTTRELLSTOWN CASTLE RESORT
reland’s credentials as a literary powerhouse—boasting no less than four Nobel laureates for literature—are recognized by culture lovers the world over. This year, Dublin, the nation’s capital, will shine brighter as the world marks the 100th anniversary of James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses. The arts mecca—much like Joyce’s masterpiece—reveals tradition and innovation at every corner. Here’s a glance at the city’s upcoming literary festivals, exquisite culinary scenes and shopping musts.
