Sunday 24 June 2018

Around Ireland


Kilkenny was our first night’s stay as we headed south. Lovely town centre and lots to look at etc. Canals or tamed rivers in all these cities were early transport methods as in Dublin where the chimneys on the steam barges could be lowered in order to go under the bridges.
Blarney Castle and gardens on a damp and windy afternoon. Lots of people but great to visit. 

Road tunnels as we travelled forther southwest and around the coast. 

Kenmore and the Killarney areas were gorgeous as we ventured around the south coast. National park areas and loads of things to do and super walks. Dinner and entertainment at Kate Kearney’s at Gap of Dunloe near our farm stay was delightful. 

Muckrose house the next morning. Beautiful gardens and Farm education area for kids - lots of them with their back packs and wellies on. 👌🏻

And on to the Wild Atlantic Way. The Cliffs of Moher and associated geology was fascinating - and very windy!!

Statue in memorial of the wives waiting on the shore and men lost at sea.

A surf spot near Derry. The sand was clean and a light colour. Beautiful day. beginning of the fine weather we hope.

Peace bridge in the background and the Guild Hall in Dublin. Spent the afternoon walking the walls and enjoying the craft shops within the walled town with Anne on Friday while Lawrence was at work and Martin on an expedition to return the rental car to Sligo. 

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