I make no apologies. I am a die-hard U2 fan and will be until the day I die. I recently saw them in concert in San Jose (California that is) and would jump at the idea of seeing them again and again. I have tickets to see the thirtieth anniversary of the Joshua Tree album … Continue reading The aging “Lads of Ireland” (U2 in Dublin and the city that made them)
In celebration of Halloween I thought I would post a few photos of the Drombeg Stone Circle taken near Kinsale in Ireland. This stone circle was a magnificent example located in a gorgeous area ove… Source: Drombeg Stone Circle – Kinsale Ireland
For part of our trip to Ireland in July we stayed at a lovely little B&B in County Clare. We took many day trips in all directions from a village called Tulla. On one of our trips back to our base we passed through the town of Quin and came across the Abbey there. It … Continue reading Quin Town and Abbey / Knappogue Castle and Walled Gardens – Ireland
Odd ball items can be found anywhere. But, here is a collection of photos I don’t think I have shared yet. Check out the off ball side of Ireland for Cee’s photo challenge! To see some of my other photo challenges click here.
Bob Ross used to speak of “happy accidents”. When planning a trip to Ireland a few years back my brother suggested visiting Kinsale because a co-worker of his thought it was the best part of Ireland. The idea of trying a new city appealed to me so we set off. Kinsale is located in far … Continue reading Kinsale and Southern Ireland Sunshine
Why would anyone give a rip about visiting a post office if not to mail a letter or package? Generally I try to avoid visiting them as much as I do the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, in this case Dublin’s famous General Post Office, or GPO, played a huge part in the Easter Rebellion … Continue reading Dublin Ireland’s General Post Office
Located near Athlone in County Offaly, Clonmacnoise Monastary sits in a pristine location on the River Shannon. Founded in 544 it was a center for learning with ties to the Kings of Ireland many of which are said to be buried on site. The monastery continued to grow over time becoming quite powerful until around … Continue reading Clonmacnoise Monastery – County Offaly, Ireland
Depending on where you stand in Irish Politics you refer to the city as Londonderry or Derry. In fact, as one drives towards the city, one will see spray paint riddled signs blocking out the word London to display only Derry. It seems Londonderry has similar issues as portions of Belfast. (See my Tour of a … Continue reading Postcards from London(Derry), Northern Ireland
If you won the lottery where would you live Jenny? I would live right here. Period. Powerscourt Gardens was thrust upon me 16 years ago whilst taking a sweet little tour called the “Wild Wicklow Tour.” I was, as they say, gobsmacked. Primarily the gardens left me speechless. I love this area of Ireland, Wicklow. … Continue reading Powerscourt Gardens – County Wicklow Ireland
Muckross House of Killarney in County Kerry is spectacular. It is a 19th century Victorian mansion built in the lush green Killarney Park and sits on a glorious mountainside Muckross lake and waterfall. The house is open for tours and has been lovingly restored. The tour tells the story of the Herbert family who built … Continue reading Muckross House – Killarney County Kerry, Ireland
Bulldog Travels / Photos By Jenny 