Back in Dublin, I took a quite unique walking tour conducted by an actor playing the blind story teller Zozimus from the 1800s. We wandered amongst the alleys of Dublin, the castle and other famous sites led by Zozimus and his assistant Stoney Pockets who was carrying a torch. Zozimus's cane technique left something to be desired but his story telling was wonderful. Neither dog nor cane help much with the people watching which is one of the main activities when hanging out in Temple Bar. I was told that black is by far the predominant color - black shoes, black stockings and short black skirts for the ladies.
Blue jeans are a distant runner up followed by a smattering of khaki colored pants.
In terms of people listening, the accents are fun to try and figure out. I find the Scottish accent the hardest to understand. It is so strange when someone speaks to you in English and yet you don't understand a word they are saying because the accent is so strong and the phrases so different. You can't visit Dublin without taking a tour of the Guinness brewery - not so much for the tasting, as you can do that all over town, but rather to learn the history of the Guinness family and how they have impacted Ireland. There are over 35 Guinness breweries around the world.