Tag Archives: ireland

How old is too old to travel to Ireland?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

How do you know that you’re too old to take a trip far away from home? How much trouble it is worth to see new places and have new experiences in a foreign land? What if you love going places, … Continue reading →

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Blogging Again, with Yeats!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Even though I don’t have much time to blog anymore because I have a job where I am swamped every minute of every day . . . . I miss blogging. Here’s a favorite poem by Yeats: HAD I the … Continue reading →

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Hoare Abbey

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

Another Irish ruin that we had all to ourselves–Hoare Abbey, right below the Rock of Cashel.

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Athassel Abbey

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

Athassel Abbey was built in the 13th century and was located in a village. Now, it’s in the middle of a field where cows graze, several miles from Cashel, Co. Tipperary. It’s still beautiful. Hubby and I had the entire abbey … Continue reading →

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A Picnic

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

All my life I’ve wanted to have a picnic in Ireland. Here it is, near Clifden, Ireland, Co. Galway:

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Kylemore Abbey

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

This gorgeous abbey was built in the first half of the 19th century so it’s not that old, but it’s gone through a few owners in its short life. Romantically, a family lived in it happily for many years. Believe it or … Continue reading →

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Just a nice place to be in Ireland

Posted on June 28, 2010 by
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Ireland – Ballyseede Castle

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

For you dog lovers out there, or for people who like red doors, here’s a photo I took last week at Ballyseede Castle, County Kerry. This is a castle-turned-hotel that we stayed in.  Arthur, resident Irish Wolfhound, is posing in front.

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Ireland, Part I

Posted on June 27, 2010 by

Hubby and I just returned from Ireland. I got a full two weeks’ vacation from work even though I was only away 9 nights. . . . thank goodness I negotiated for this time when I started my new job. … Continue reading →

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Is this poor customer service, or am I a poor customer?

Posted on August 25, 2009 by

Hubby & I are in the early stages of planning a trip to Ireland next summer. (We live in the USA.) It’ll be our first time there so it’s something to really look forward to. And I love planning trips. … Continue reading →

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