IrlandBardinch River51°56’45” N 9°10’14” W
10 februari 2020, Irland ⋅ 🌧 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 MairaLäs mer
IrlandCoolavokig51°55’33” N 9°6’20” W
12 februari 2020, Irland ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
Our friend Peader Kelly is an avid historian and an expert on battles fought locally.
IrlandBardinch River51°56’46” N 9°10’14” W
12 februari 2020, Irland ⋅ ☁️ 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 calmnessLäs mer
IrlandBardinch River51°56’45” N 9°10’14” W
12 februari 2020, Irland ⋅ ⛅ 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 havingLäs mer
IrlandCliffs of Moher52°58’18” N 9°25’36” W
12 februari 2020, Irland ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofLäs mer
IrlandCliffs of Moher52°58’18” N 9°25’36” W 13 februari 2020, Irland ⋅ ⛅ 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 ourLäs mer
IrlandSpanish Arch53°16’7” N 9°3’19” W
IrlandOwenboliskey River53°14’38” N 9°18’1” W 14 februari 2020, Irland ⋅ 🌬 48 °F
The bus tour is taking us on the back back roads and it ‘tis lovely beyond description.
IrlandSpanish Arch53°16’14” N 9°3’16” W 14 februari 2020, Irland ⋅ 🌬 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 andLäs mer
IrlandBarnycarroll53°44’6” N 8°58’28” W
16 februari 2020, Irland ⋅ 🌧 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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