When in Dublin, you can hire the Popemobile. The vehicle in question was built for Pope John Paul II's 1979 visit to Dublin. The Dublin Wax Museum acquired the Popemobile and restored it with a Mercedes engine and seating for 12, including a papal throne. It's available for hire at 300€ per hour + VAT.
How in the world did I learn about this? Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, NPR's weekly news quiz, featured this story on today's "bluff the listener" segment. The most popular use for the Popemobile? Planners of Stag and Hen parties have booked the Popemobile to chauffeur guests around Dublin (which apparently has a pub or two to visit).
Does Dublin's Popemobile pose serious competition for Las Vegas? They just need an Elvis lookalike to drive it...
Dublin is one of Europe's best destinations, and even if you don't want to ride in the Popemobile, there are plenty of great reasons to visit Dublin and the rest of beautiful Ireland and its 40 shades of green.
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