by Dian Turner | Aug 14, 2023 | 2023, EUROPE, IRELAND, LATEST POST
Leaving Belfast, and headed to our final destination of Dublin for two days, we decided to take the seaside route and go through the Morin mountains. It was a beautiful drive. It only added an hour to our trip. Clontarf Castle in Dublin was our final lodging. This is...
by Dian Turner | Aug 13, 2023 | 2023, EUROPE, IRELAND, LATEST POST
The next few days flew by quickly as we moved further north …from castle to castle staying at 3 of the most beautiful. We decided to try and visit Ashford castle/hotels (way over our budget) but on the way to our next overnight lodging. When we pulled up to the gate,...
by Dian Turner | Aug 12, 2023 | 2023, EUROPE, IRELAND, LATEST POST
Packed up and moving further north, we headed for the Cliffs of Moher. These 700 ft sea cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean are located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They stretch out about 7 miles along the Atlantic oceanfront....
by Dian Turner | Aug 11, 2023 | 2023, EUROPE, IRELAND, LATEST POST
Day of relaxing and rest…short coastal drive around the Skilleg peninsula…stopping at their famous chocolate factory…and admiring the beauty of the southern tip of the Ring of Kerry. Nice cozy dinner at the “house with a view” we leased, and early to bed so we could...
by Dian Turner | Aug 10, 2023 | 2023, EUROPE, IRELAND, LATEST POST
We enjoyed the cute little seaport town of Cobh. The church is amazing! It took 47 years to build this neo Gothic work of art. St Coleman’s Cathedral sits on top of a tall hill and has been part of the Cobh skyline ever since its finished construction in 1911. The...
