The Cities, Walked EarlyNotebook No 23October 2024
Walking the south side, the half-hour the light is on the brick.
Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective
When we walk Merrion Square's south side, the morning sun illuminates the brick facades, bringing the distinct Georgian doors to life. For a brief half-hour, the light creates a deeply hued spectacle. This precise time of day changes the entire square, offering a quiet period to reflect.
Dublin (Trinity
We often consider the literary figures who once walked these streets: Wilde at his childhood home or Yeats moving along the same pathways. At the far end, Number Twenty-Nine provides insight into the domestic architecture of these grand residences. It’s an intimate encounter with Dublin’s enduring character.
This particular time presents a clear window into Dublin's enduring grace.
The Ireland Edit Way
Cut the itinerary in half, then cut it again. The letter we send before every first visit.
Every hotel change costs you half a day. Luxury, in Ireland, is staying put.
Six questions we apply before booking any room in Ireland. The November test, the dinner-twice test, the landscape-over-room test.
To understand Ireland, stop looking at the castles and start looking at the kitchen table.
From the notebook
Collected notes. A few times each season.