Separation of church and state continues to be an pressing issue in the Republic of Ireland as areas such as education and health services remain under the church's scope. After the 2015 successful referendum legalising same-sex marriage is abortion the next hurdle for human rights in the country?
TRINITY COLLEGE, WEST FRONT
The building to the left serves as on of the entrances to Ireland's oldest University. A solitary man can be seen just out the front in the middle of a busy intersection silently holding up passages from the bible
streets of dublin
The left and right sides of politics often come to blows when it comes to the issue of abortion in the country, its often difficult to know which way to go
o'connell bridge
Originally construction was completed in 1882, the bridge crosses the River Liffey. Nearly all the bridges that cross this river are unique in their construction making each trip over the river a new experience
christ church cathedral dublin
One of the two Church of Ireland cathedral's in Dublin. The Gothic style cathedral was founded in c.1030 after King Sitric Silkenbeard made a pilgrimage to Rome
Oliver st. john gogarty bar
Gogarty was an Irish poet, author and politician among other things. The building is part of the famous Temple Bar area, best known for its nightlife and popularity among tourists
FOUR COURTS
The Four Courts is Ireland's main courts building and is the location of the Supreme, High and the Dublin Circuit Court. During the Civil War in 1922 much of the original structure was destroyed
Trinity college, west front
The building to the left serves as on of the entrances to Ireland's oldest University. A solitary man can be seen just out the front in the middle of a busy intersection silently holding up passages from the bible
streets of dublin
The right and left sides of politics often come to blows when it comes to the issue of abortion in the country, its often difficult to know which way to go
st patrick's cathedral and park dublin
Founded in 1191 St Patrick's is Ireland's largest church. Over 500 people are buried on the site both under the cathedral's floor and outside in the cemetery
The brazen head
Establish in 1198, The Brazen Head has had its fair share of famous connections. Irish Author James Joyce mentions the pub in his novel Ulysses and it has even been claimed that English outlaw Robin Hood drank there