County Tipperary · Damp, Muddy & Happy · Holy Well · Ireland December 2012

St Patricks Holy Well, Clonmel, County Tipperary

A single signpost points towards St Patrick's Holy Well along R665. I have driven along this route a few times and noticed the signpost the other day. When Louise talked about it, I expected a small well; a partially covered natural spring. Instead, I was greeted by a beautiful glen that shows the importance and reverence towards… Continue reading St Patricks Holy Well, Clonmel, County Tipperary

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St John’s Church and Mortuary Chapel, Tubrid, County Tipperary

I have been amazed daily by the weather.  We started the day with sunshine and beautiful, blue skies.  By the time we stopped in Tubrid, the day had turned grey and it looked like it could rain any minute.  It also gave a 'foreboding' look to the afternoon; quite appropriate for a church ruin and… Continue reading St John’s Church and Mortuary Chapel, Tubrid, County Tipperary

County Tipperary · Damp, Muddy & Happy · Holy Well · Ireland December 2012

Tobar Losa (The Well of Jesus), Clonmel, County Tipperary

Once the holy wells and their importance was explained, I began to see them on a daily basis. Some are well marked; others have a small sign that is easy to miss. The holy well, Tobar Losa or 'Jesus Well' does not have a marker from a primary road. Instead, you need to know that… Continue reading Tobar Losa (The Well of Jesus), Clonmel, County Tipperary

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A Day of Abbeys, Churches and Holy Wells

I was given another gift today. During my trip to Jerpoint Park, I met Louise Nugent. An Archeologist; her research focus is on Pilgrimages in Medieval Ireland. Therefore, she is very knowledgeable in medieval parishes, abbeys, etc.  Today, she offered to show me some hidden gems within the area that I am staying. It was… Continue reading A Day of Abbeys, Churches and Holy Wells

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Ireland … December Weather

The big question that most people had before I left ... What will the weather be like in December? I had done my research and new that the average temperature was 47 degrees (Fahrenheit), along with rain and fog probable. The chance of snow ... Very minor; although 2010 provided a white Christmas for most… Continue reading Ireland … December Weather