Rick Steves' Ireland
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Updates to the 2013 edition
Dublin
Dublin Castle is temporarily closed to the public in order to host state functions. The EU's rotating presidency is held by Ireland through the end of June 2013, and the castle is the venue for closed-door meetings. It should reopen for tours by July 10.
Dublin Greeters has suspended (and possibly ceased) its operations.
The Number 29 Georgian House, which reopens after renovations in late June, no longer has live guided tours, but does provide an audioguide.
Appendix
Canadian citizens no longer can contact Canada's honorary consul in Belfast for passport services. Instead, contact the Canadian High Commission in London.