As we were heading out after lunch on Sunday, the bartender let us know that there would be live music Tuesday might. Well, it is Tuesday night and we are back at Daverns. Interesting… as we sit there watching and listening to them tune and get ready, it appears that most do not know each… Continue reading Live Music at Daverns Bar, Cashel, County Tipperary
Category: 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
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
Swiss Cottage, Cahir, County Tipperary
After our tour of the Cahir Castle, we drove over to the Swiss Cottage. The two are linked through ownership. It was built in the early 1800's and is considered an ornamental cottage. It is one of the only cottages like this left in Europe. It was only used for entertaining and has a whimsical… Continue reading Swiss Cottage, Cahir, County Tipperary
Castles at Cahir and Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary
Monday was spent checking out a couple of castles. Our main goal was Cahir (pronounced care). Our confidence with the car was growing and since we did have all day ... We drove on to Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir. Sara and I managed to navigate, locate and find parking at Cahir Castle. It is one of… Continue reading Castles at Cahir and Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary
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