You know the old saying about not seeing the 'sights' in the town you live in .... Well, it is the same as using a home base on vacation. It happened in 2012 while we stayed in Cashel. We almost did not tour the Rock of Cashel. It happened again Tullamore, except this time I… Continue reading So Close … Charleville Castle, Tullamore, County Offaly
Category: Fall-ing for Ireland
Kinnitty High Cross, County Offaly
Tt took two attempts to find this one ... Kinnitty High Cross. Driving to Birr, I saw the signs for Kinnitty and made a note. On the way home, I found myself on a local road; winding towards the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Once in Kinnitty, I located the primary church. After spending twenty minutes combing… Continue reading Kinnitty High Cross, County Offaly
Fall-ing for Ireland
The theme for this trip is Fall-ing for Ireland. I have been fortunate to experience Ireland in the summer and winter Months. Both times, it was the height of the season; summer and winter solstices. It seemed appropriate that I should plan this trip around another season. So, I selected fall. The fall equinox will… Continue reading Fall-ing for Ireland
Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, County Offaly
Always remember the umbrella. You would think that by now, I wouldn't forget. I can tell you that after my morning at Birr Castle, my umbrella found its way permanently into the camera bag. My first full day in County Offaly and I decided to take is a bit slow. My first week was a 'runner',… Continue reading Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, County Offaly
Sunrise at Rock of Cashel, Cashel, County Tipperary
I am not a morning person; never have been. While I work on it, I find that I fall into the category of a 'slow mover' in the morning. The idea of catching a sunrise, regardless of the country, isn't something that I gravitate towards. But Tammy wanted that sunrise with the Rock of Cashel.… Continue reading Sunrise at Rock of Cashel, Cashel, County Tipperary
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