Our final day of touring dawned with a light mist that ended by the time we got to our first stop – Poulnabrone. This a portal tomb dating back to 2500 to 2000 B.C. Despite its age, the standing stones Continue reading →

Everyone was in slow-mo this morning after we closed down Eugene’s, a very small pub in Ennistymon. We had a semi-private concert of trad Irish music – guitar bouzouki and fiddle. Great stuff. On one set I thought the fiddle Continue reading →

What a day yesterday! We spent the day traveling the Dingle peninsula, viewing many of the ancient historical sights. Had we been on our own with just a guidebook it wouldn’t have meant much, but our guide, Billy, is a Continue reading →

After three nights in Skibbereen, it was time to move on. From County Cork to County Kerry we spent most of the day on the bus. We stopped along the way and enjoyed a lovely lunch (seafood chowder here is Continue reading →

Today started out rainy – typical Irish weather. So…combine the depressing weather with depressing Irish history. Our first stop was the Skibbereen Heritage Center, which happens to be across the street from our hotel. There we had an expert in Continue reading →

So, our wonderful driver changed our schedule to allow for weather and we toured to Mizen Head, the most western point in Ireland. Thank goodness it was sunny because the winds were cool and very strong.
The views were spectacular Continue reading →

We left our genial B&B hostess, Patricia, this morning and the group headed out on a small bus for County Cork. Our first stop was at the gazebo in the park of Adare, where we each introduced ourselves and James Continue reading →

No, not in Texas but this time a return visit to Ireland. The first time was for a quilting- related tour. This time we focus on the rich music legacy of the Emerald Isle. Our overnight flight seemed very quick Continue reading →