Guinness Storehouse
Guinness Storehouse
I am not a big beer drinker let alone drinking stout. However, each and every person I knew who had previously visited Dublin said the Guinness Storehouse was a must. And it is Dublin's number one tourist attraction.
What to say?
Had to see it.
What to say?
It was very interesting.
What to say?
I actually enjoyed the glass of Guinness served at the end.
Who knew?
I am not a big beer drinker let alone drinking stout. However, each and every person I knew who had previously visited Dublin said the Guinness Storehouse was a must. And it is Dublin's number one tourist attraction.
What to say?
Had to see it.
What to say?
It was very interesting.
What to say?
I actually enjoyed the glass of Guinness served at the end.
Who knew?
Travel memory: The exhibition was very modern and very engaging. One of my favourite exhibits was the area that highlighted some of the marketing and advertising campaigns of its past. Loved the images and graphic art!
This whole museum is 'state of the art' and as a part of the marketing display there was a 'photo booth' where we could have our pictures taken and then have our faces inserted into some of its iconic marketing advertisements. Then we were able to look it up on their computer and post it to my FaceBook page.
Sharon is not technically inclined – but hey! I gave it a go. I shepherded Sharon into the booth. We took our pictures. I looked us up. I opened up my FaceBook page and posted our pictures on my home page.
Oops... Further investigation showed that instead of my smiling face I had uploaded a picture of a couple I have never before seen! (see above).
I must have clicked on the wrong picture.
Heavy sigh. But - too, too funny as well.
They were, at least, smiling and happy.
In my defence, at least I was successful in uploading Sharon. (Isn't she elegant?)
I still can't help but wonder who is on my FaceBook page? (Anybody out there in the world of the internet know these people? Don't know why I think this, but they look British to me.) AND I wonder where my grinning face ended up? Am I on the FaceBook page of a stranger?
I giggle.
Enjoy the slide show below:
This whole museum is 'state of the art' and as a part of the marketing display there was a 'photo booth' where we could have our pictures taken and then have our faces inserted into some of its iconic marketing advertisements. Then we were able to look it up on their computer and post it to my FaceBook page.
Sharon is not technically inclined – but hey! I gave it a go. I shepherded Sharon into the booth. We took our pictures. I looked us up. I opened up my FaceBook page and posted our pictures on my home page.
Oops... Further investigation showed that instead of my smiling face I had uploaded a picture of a couple I have never before seen! (see above).
I must have clicked on the wrong picture.
Heavy sigh. But - too, too funny as well.
They were, at least, smiling and happy.
In my defence, at least I was successful in uploading Sharon. (Isn't she elegant?)
I still can't help but wonder who is on my FaceBook page? (Anybody out there in the world of the internet know these people? Don't know why I think this, but they look British to me.) AND I wonder where my grinning face ended up? Am I on the FaceBook page of a stranger?
I giggle.
Enjoy the slide show below:
Fun Fact:
The Guinness emblem – the harp - was registered as a its company trademark in 1876 and is based on a famous 14th century Irish harp known as the "O'Neill" or "Brian Boru".
The harp is also the official national emblem of the Republic of Ireland and can be found on the Republic's coinage. However, there is a difference between the Irish government harp and the Guinness harp. Since Guinness had trademarked the harp symbol in 1876 it was not available to be used in 1922 when the Irish Free State was born. The government approached Guinness for permission to use its emblem. Permission was granted – but on one condition – that it is mirror reversed in direction.
Done!
The Guinness Harp always appears with its straight edge to the left, and the National emblem harp is always shown with its straight edge to the right.
Very cool – and no bad business decision either – where the Guinness company is so closely associated with the sovereign country of Ireland.
The Guinness emblem – the harp - was registered as a its company trademark in 1876 and is based on a famous 14th century Irish harp known as the "O'Neill" or "Brian Boru".
The harp is also the official national emblem of the Republic of Ireland and can be found on the Republic's coinage. However, there is a difference between the Irish government harp and the Guinness harp. Since Guinness had trademarked the harp symbol in 1876 it was not available to be used in 1922 when the Irish Free State was born. The government approached Guinness for permission to use its emblem. Permission was granted – but on one condition – that it is mirror reversed in direction.
Done!
The Guinness Harp always appears with its straight edge to the left, and the National emblem harp is always shown with its straight edge to the right.
Very cool – and no bad business decision either – where the Guinness company is so closely associated with the sovereign country of Ireland.
Gravity Bar
The museum is over 7 floors. At the seventh story is its “Gravity Bar” which boasts 360° panoramic views over Dublin. Here you can enjoy the view and a complimentary pint of the dark stuff, too.
Sláinte!
The museum is over 7 floors. At the seventh story is its “Gravity Bar” which boasts 360° panoramic views over Dublin. Here you can enjoy the view and a complimentary pint of the dark stuff, too.
Sláinte!