Hello! I am back in Ireland for the third time. It has been good to be back. I arrived just over a week ago in Dublin. I spent a few days there and then headed up to Belfast in Northern Ireland. Currently I am in Cork, which is my first time here. In a few... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Brú na Bóinne Monument, Ireland
Brú na Bóinne. An area of continual human settlement going back to the Neolithic era found is found in the east of Ireland (County Meath), at the bend of the River Boyne. Here you will find buildings made so long ago that they pre-date the Pyramids of Egypt. Now that is old. I need to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Dublin Mountains Way, Ireland
Exploring a region by foot can be one of the most worthwhile ways to see it. This is certainly not limited to strolling through city centres. Walking and hiking is an activity enjoyed by many, from easy hikes spanning a few hours to ones that are strenuous and require days to finish. The payoff is... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Slea Head Drive, Ireland
Since it was St Patrick's Day on Friday, today's Sunday Special will be a beautiful spot in Ireland. As many of you know, Ireland is my favourite country. It is beyond beautiful - a place that has captivated my heart like no other. During my first visit to the 'Emerald Isle' I joined a tour... Continue Reading →
Killarney Town Tour
One of the things I do fairly often when travelling is to seek out and take a city tour. This not only helps me get a sense of direction but also learn a bit about the city I am in. The majority of the time I use the ones that are free and you then... Continue Reading →
The Map Project – Dublin, Ireland
Today's Map Project installment is by Kieran. He will be showcasing Dublin, Ireland. Thanks Kieran! ------------------------------- Eeva has now visited many places in Europe but never Ireland - until now when she decided to venture there. During her time there she sent text messages to us saying how much she loved it and that she would... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – IRELAND
HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY!! Although I may not be Irish I can still appreciate a fun holiday. As a tribute, today's photo is rather fitting: Bunratty Castle and Durty Nelly's Pub in Ireland.Bunratty Castle, a National Monument in Ireland, is located in the village of Bunratty, which was originally the site of a Viking trading camp... Continue Reading →