The trip from Waterford to Dublin is but a two hour trip via the modern Motorway. We thought we'd head on into Dublin and spend some time walking around the city center. Along the way Alice suggested we find a place to pull off and stretch our legs. There aren't any...
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Waterford in the Rain
It's a short journey into the historic town of Waterford and we were able to find some on-street parking just a short distance from the Waterford Crystal showroom. We popped open our umbrellas and wended our way past the luxury motor coach tour buses (We abbreviate...
Greenway Cottage
When we arrived at Greenway Cottage in Dungarvan yesterday afternoon, our hostess Catherine was waiting for us on the sidewalk ready to show us around our home for the night. It's been a great stay here on the quay. Yesterday was sunny and last evening was perfect...
Here’s to You, Dad!
Our Sisters Trip to Ireland was prompted by you, Dad and your desire to return to the Emerald Isle. We scheduled specifically to include not only your birthday but this day, the 1st anniversary of your wake. This evening we're in Dungarvan, County Waterford, on the...
Rock of Cashel
To say that we were totally unprepared for the deep history of St Patrick's Rock is quite an understatement. We opted to not take a guided tour, and looking at the size of the tour groups, we didn't regret it, but we found so few interpretive signs that we relied upon...
Grogan’s Ice Cream
Our plans to visit Tipperary were vague. We just thought we'd like to see the area that our Great Great Grandparents emigrated from during The Great Famine so detouring to the town of Cashel for ice cream fit with the plan. With the help of Yelp! we navigated to...
Mirabelle’s
With only a two hour drive to our next destination we've plenty of time for a detour and a couple of stops along the way. It's not such a long way to Tipperary and Dunmanway, along the route seemed a promising place to find some postal stamps and some nourishment. We...
A Little Piece of Heaven
This little house overlooking Bantry Bay is aptly named. Incredible views out of every window. For the first time we had to draw straws for our room assignments! It's truly the vacation home of someone who loves to share the joy and who loves whimsy. Wallpapered walls...
Starlight Kayaking
New moon and eight tandem kayaks on Castlehaven Bay are ingredients for an absolutely magical experience! We checked into our lodgings in Bantry and did another picnic style supper. As evening drew upon us we set out for our midnight adventure. At Reen Pier we met...
A Walk with a Hawk
What an experience, to have a Harris's Hawk land on your gloved hand! Or even better, to swoop immediately over your head to capture a bit of quail meat offered by a falconer! We met John of Killarney Falconry at a designated spot along the roadside near Coolcorcoran...
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Excursion to Bath, England
Bath, England is an amazingly inviting place with deep deep history. One little day trip isn’t anywhere near enough but we did enjoy delving into the history of the Roman Baths, basking in the beauty of Bath Abbey, and topping our visit off with Tea and Bath Buns!
The Victoria & Albert Museum
Today’s excursion to The Victoria & Albert Museum established in 1857 gave us a glimpse into the Victorian world and a chance to see some glorious originals and copies up close.
Stotfold – A Family Adventure
With Karen’s sister, niece, and her family we visited Stotfold England to walk in the footsteps of ancestors and to explore a lovingly restored historic water mill.