Magnet Archive

2024

U.S.A., Ireland & Canada

destination

U.S.A. - Orlando, Fl

Tron Lightcycle Run

03/2024

I picked up this magnet at Disney World in Florida from the TRON Lightcycle / Run ride. The ride had opened the previous year (2023) and was the one I had been most excited for on this trip, since Tron: Legacy is one of my favourite movies!

destination

Ireland - Dublin

Dublin Heart

07/06/2024

Purchased in a pack of four in Dublin, these magnets are generic Dublin symbols.

Trinity College

I visited Trinity College and explored The Old Library and the Book of Kells. The Old Library, built in the 18th century, houses the famous Long Room with 200,000 books, though it was completely empty during my visit because the books were removed for a conservation project. The Book of Kells is a 9th-century gospel manuscript. I wasn’t very interested in it at the time, but I would definitely go back to see it if I return to Dublin.

Ireland Harp

Dublin Coat of Arms

destination

Northern Ireland - Belfast

Titanic Boarding Pass

07/07/2024

The Titanic Belfast museum stands on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard, where the RMS Titanic was built. This magnet is a replica of a boarding ticket for the Titanic. On the same day, I also visited the Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle, a 16th-century castle ruin that appeared in Game of Thrones!

destination

Ireland - Cork

Cork Coat of Arms

07/08/2024

Travelling from Dublin to Cork, I stopped at the Rock of Cashel, a historic site with medieval architecture. In Cork, I visited Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, a Gothic Revival cathedral.

destination

Ireland - Midleton

Jameson Distillery

Date: 07/09/2024

I visited the Old Midleton Distillery and took the Midleton Distillery tour. Founded in 1825, the distillery offered a look into Ireland’s whiskey-making heritage, including the old mill and the production process. Afterwards, we passed through Cobh to see the Titanic Memorial Garden, commemorating the town as the Titanic's last stop in Queenstown before its journey to America. The day ended at Blarney Castle, where I explored the beautiful gardens, though I didn’t kiss the Blarney Stone.

destination

Ireland - Killarney

Killarney

07/10/2024

Drove the Ring of Kerry, starting with a kayak ride on Lough Leane and a stop at Innisfallen Island to see the ruins of an old monastery. Took a ferry to Valentia Island, explored the Kerry Cliffs, and saw the Skellig Islands, which were featured in a Star Wars film.

07/11/2024

Explored the Dingle Peninsula, starting with a walk along Inch Beach and a visit to the Blascaod Centre, a museum about a local fishing community. Stopped at the Gallarus Oratory, wandered through the town of Dingle, and drove on the Connor Pass.

destination

Ireland - Galway

Galway Coat of Arms

07/12/2024

Travelled from Killarney to Galway, stopping at Torc Waterfall and Torc Mountain. Continued to see the Cliffs of Moher before ariving in Galway.

07/13/2024

I visited the Kilmacduagh ruined Abbey, a monastery founded in the 7th century. I also bought a Claddagh ring, a symbolic Irish design.

destination

Ireland

Map of Ireland

Purchased as a memento of my road trip around Ireland, celebrating all the places I explored along the way.

Guiness

I have no recollection of where I purchased this magnet on the trip.

destination

Canada - Toronto

Toronto

09/2024

Free giveaway in the OCAD main building lobby.