Walking along the river Liffy

Walking across the famous Ha'penny bridge we found locks along the metal bars. We overheard this place is where young lovers set locks to forever seal their love.

Here is a picture of Lauren and I as we walk along the river Liffy on a beautiful sunny afternoon.

 Even the Irish people can't believe the weather is this nice 70 and sunny with a nice breeze off the Atlantic Ocean.

It's an old Irish tradition to put a lock with your name on it on the bridge at the river Liffey once you get married. So we went to the local hardware store and made it happen, one key for the river Liffey, one key for Lauren, and one key for me for the rest of our lives.

I little piece of Dublin the rest of our lives. One key for the river Liffey, to float into the sea, one key for for Lauren and one for me. Later we learned it is a Irish tradition for those in love to lock their love to The famous river Liffey bridge because it is a historical bridge and can never be taken down.

Now into the heart of Dublin.

Right now walking towards the biggest Guinness factory but we definitely got to stop by the Templebar which is only minutes from the merchant house hotel Where we are staying.

And here is our poem:

Ha'penny Bridge (Young Lovers Dublin) 

The stars are written and so we gaze

The rings were given and this we praise:

One key for the river Liffey,

Let it float towards the sea,

One key forDublin's  city

With us where ever we may be.

For richer or for poorer

Our souls we vow bound

Purer than the Guinness

Smell floating through this town.

So whenever you pass over Ha'penny bridge

See that its loaded with young lovers wit

Think of the one that you want for yourself 

And lock up your love in good faith and good health

By Paul & Lauren Richards