Postcard from Ireland : May 16, 2013

Tree Stump on the grounds of Kilkenny Castle

Enjoy the postcards from Day 1 and Day 2 before reading today's installment. We didn't have anything officially planned for today, but we couldn't leave Kilkenny without at least visiting Kilkenny … [Read more...]

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Serene, Beautiful Glendalough

Glendalough-Wicklow-Mountains-Ireland

Many thanks to Bob & Jean for this stunning photograph.  Be sure to read more about their visit to Glendalough and view more of their incredible images.  Bob and Jean are both award … [Read more...]

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Postcard from Ireland: May 15, 2013

heads on pikes at the Medieval Museum in Waterford

You can read the postcard from Day 1 here. Attempting to get us on "Ireland time", I woke my sleepy girls at 9am for breakfast at the Hotel Kilkenny, which was included with our stay.  The cold … [Read more...]

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Postcard from Ireland: May 14, 2013

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Hello from Ireland! We landed early this morning- about 6:30am!  After a quick clothing change and refresher in the bathroom at Dublin airport, we made our way through customs, grabbed our luggage … [Read more...]

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Sunset in County Tipperary

low sun, County Tipperary, Ireland

Thanks to Irish Fireside for this gorgeous photo! PS  Have you seen their gorgeous charms of Ireland?  … [Read more...]

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Cemetery at Glendalough

Glendalough, WIcklow Mountains, ireland

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Round Towers and High Crosses in Ireland: Visiting Clonmacnoise

High Cross at Clonmacnoise in County Offaly, Ireland

When you close your eyes and picture Ireland, what do you see?  If the answer includes round towers and high crosses, then you'll want to be sure Clonmacnoise in County Offaly is part of your … [Read more...]

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Cemetary Stone at Glendalough

Cemetary Stone at Glendalough, Ireland

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Enjoy Ireland’s Outdoors at Lough Boora Parklands

Cycles Sculpture Lough Boora

Peat bogs have long provided the Irish with the sweet smelling fuel visitors look forward to seeing stacked on hearths across the country.   But when the peat has all been cutaway and the land is out … [Read more...]

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Birr Castle Demense – Ireland’s “Green Jewel”

Largetst Telescope at Birr Castle, County Offaly, Ireland

When planning a family vacation in Ireland, most people think of the history and the landscape.  Few think of science.  Yet, that is exactly what you will find at Birr Castle Demense in County … [Read more...]

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