Saturday 17 August 2019

August 17, 2019, Vancouver, Canada

We wrap up our 16 day Ireland adventure with the fondest memories of a absolutely wonderful wedding followed by a great nine days of touring this friendly, green nation. The highlights will be in picture form, hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more adventures to come. 


Jan with Oscar Wilde as we begin our six day stay in Dublin.

Apparently this means good luck, okay, just go with it, Thanks Maggie Malone.

Denny is the man, if visiting Dublin, be sure to get him to guide you around. You can see him Monday to Wednesday at Hedy’s pub in the Temple Bar District. 


Remembering 1916, touching one of many bullet holes.


Fun times, pouring our own Guinness at Hedy’s pub.


The all important Guinness moustache.


Awe, the wedding day, Brian, the beautiful bride, Kate and beautiful mother, Anna.


Congratulations to you both, Tadhg and Kate


Wedding fun with the parents of the bride, Brian and Anna.


Didn’t know she could play the banjo, how cool was this. May they continue to make beautiful music together.



The newlyweds the day after.


Hiking the cliff side with some of the wedding party.


Just liked this pic.


On our way, rented the car, this is Galway.


So they yelled up to me, take our picture, okay - turned out good.


Beautiful Burren National Park, would love to have more time here.


Galway at night.


Driving in the Burren.


My Galway girl and our transport here in the Burren park.


Awesome stop for tea and scones at Gregans Castlle



My Galway girl, with her birthday sweater.


This is the town where Ed Sheehan busked.





The amazing Cliffs of Moher.










Taken at the Bunratty Castle 







Dingle.


And the Dingle Peninsula.


The incredible Ladies View on the ring of Kerry.


Jan putting her fairy wish on the fairy tree at the Kenmare Stones.


The fantastic Kerry Cliffs.


At the Kerry Cliff with my new hat.


Ross Castle in The Killarney National Park.


At the End of the World here in Kinsale.


Killarney National Park hike.


Thanks to GPS taking us along some pretty interesting narrow, narrow country roads (yes that narrow), when we were stopped by a couple three hundred cows.

Yes, this does happen, so just enjoy the moment.



The Blarney Castle.


Getting the “Gift of Eloquence” at the Blarney Castle.




Strolling the grounds and gardens at Blarney Castle.


A most fantastic meal here at the foodie central town of Kinsale. We called this our trip’s farewell dinner.




Stopping for tea at the Kilkenny Castle.


Full circle back to Dublin, pictured here in front of the 1212 St. Patrick’s Cathedral 


Strolling Saint Stephen’s Green.


Goodbye Dublin and Ireland, you are a truly amazing country. The most easy going, friendliest people. We thank Kate and Tadhg for getting us to experience Ireland.

Congratulations once again. Until next time, Slainte or cheers in Irish.