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Ireland Still Surprises Me

I am getting ready to head back to Ireland.  So, it's that time for the top, pre-vacation question.  You are going back to Ireland ... again? It is then followed by ... why?  There are some funs answers (50 Reasons Why I Return to Ireland), but the ones that really matter are still difficult to… Continue reading Ireland Still Surprises Me

Castle · County Cork · Ireland in 3,585km · Ireland June 2012 · Landscapes · Tourist Sites

Blarney Castle, County Cork

If you find yourself scouring the numerous tour books available, Blarney Castle in County Cork will be listed. I have also noticed that they provide a caveat ... it can be very busy, so you might want to avoid. Hmmmm.... So, Blarney Castle was one of those sights that we had put on the back… Continue reading Blarney Castle, County Cork

Cities, Towns & Villages · County Cork · Ireland in 3,585km · Ireland June 2012

Cork, County Cork

Cork is still a mystery to me. It is in all of the tour books; it is a major city. I had read that there was a Summer Solstice festival the second week that we were in Ireland. We had tried twice to get there ... once was derailed due to rain; the other, a… Continue reading Cork, County Cork

Cities, Towns & Villages · County Cork · Ireland in 3,585km · Ireland June 2012

Cobh (Queenstown), County Cork

Tuesday, June 19 was spent in Cobh or Queenstown. The Irish renamed the city to Cobh (pronounced cove) when they became a Republic. Cobh is located on the southern coast, just off the Celtic Sea. It is known for being the departure port for more than 2.5 million Irish immigrants leaving Ireland. It was also… Continue reading Cobh (Queenstown), County Cork

County Cork · Ireland in 3,585km · Ireland June 2012 · Pubs, Etc. · Tourist Sites

Jameson Irish Whiskey, Midletown, County Cork

After spending most of the day in Cobh, we plotted a course back to our home base or Cashel. By going off the beaten path, we are exploring and falling into some great small towns, scenery, or just a challenging drive back. Since we have been by Bulmers in Clonmenl, we would be remiss if… Continue reading Jameson Irish Whiskey, Midletown, County Cork