IrelandBardinch River51°56’45” N 9°10’14” W
10 Februari 2020, Ireland ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
We arrived in Ballyvourney for the celebration of Saint Gobnait’s feast day.
We attended church services and met with new cousins discovered through DNA matches.Both new cousins Neilie and MairaBaca lagi
IrelandCoolavokig51°55’33” N 9°6’20” W
12 Februari 2020, Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
Our friend Peader Kelly is an avid historian and an expert on battles fought locally.
IrelandBardinch River51°56’46” N 9°10’14” W
12 Februari 2020, Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
The site of Gobnait’s shrine and holy well dates back to when she lived nearby as the Abbess of a religious community in the 500’s.There is incredible earth and water energy peace and calmnessBaca lagi
IrelandBardinch River51°56’45” N 9°10’14” W
12 Februari 2020, Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
Con Kelleher is a local man who lived away for many years working in England. He has returned home to Ballyvourney to open a book store Gadai Dubh which specializes in local writers.
He enjoys havingBaca lagi
IrelandCliffs of Moher52°58’18” N 9°25’36” W
12 Februari 2020, Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
Tonight we were invited for a meal with the Kelly family ( delicious) and a local friend Helen Gordon picked rushes and showed us how to weave our own Brigid’s cross.
We also had a personal tour ofBaca lagi
IrelandCliffs of Moher52°58’18” N 9°25’36” W 13 Februari 2020, Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Left Ballyvourney and headed to Shannon Airport to drop cousin Paul there for his flight back to the US. We will miss Paul and his great enthusiasm for our Irish ancestors and cousins and ourBaca lagi
IrelandSpanish Arch53°16’7” N 9°3’19” W
IrelandOwenboliskey River53°14’38” N 9°18’1” W 14 Februari 2020, Ireland ⋅ 🌬 48 °F
The bus tour is taking us on the back back roads and it ‘tis lovely beyond description.
IrelandSpanish Arch53°16’14” N 9°3’16” W 14 Februari 2020, Ireland ⋅ 🌬 48 °F
It was an amazing day touring the countryside.
I am mesmerized by the drama of the sky and clouds in these ancient mountains.
Kylemore Abbey is a great example of how Ireland is restoring andBaca lagi
IrelandBarnycarroll53°44’6” N 8°58’28” W
16 Februari 2020, Ireland ⋅ 🌧 43 °F
Heading out for a day of touring via wee bus .
We will see more of the Wild Atlantic Way and Doe Castle where the Sweeney Chiefs lived
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