My eighteenth birthday

Turning eighteen is one of the best, life changing things for a teenager. It is the beginning of adulthood, independence and more opportunities. Once you are eighteen you can legally buy alcohol, buy fireworks, bungee jump and learn to fly a plane in the UK... Not that I'm planning on flying a plane any time soon.

I turned eighteen on the 17th August; I was one of the youngest in my year at school. As all my friends turned eighteen earlier in the year and started going out to bars and clubs, I hated it and had to miss out on a few nights out due to only being seventeen. However, the wait is now over and it feels great to be asked for ID and know I can successfully get in to clubs.

Dublin 🍀

I recently turned 18 and as a way to celebrate, me and my best friend booked a three night trip to Dublin in Ireland.
We booked this trip a while ago, as we are both interested in travelling and were aware of the fabulous sightseeing opportunities and activities available to do in Dublin. We stayed at the Ripley Court hotel which is based central in the city and a 10 minute walk from the main road O'Connel street and shopping area Henry street.

My Mum had previously been to Dublin days before for a day out with her friends and had told me that I would enjoy what Dublin has to offer, so it is safe to say me and Becky were both excited to get away for a couple of days.