The Burrens

This was another surprise, we didn't do a lot of exploring since we were running late on time. Apparently there is an acient tomb that was discovered here ?? A.D. It is of great historical importanceLeia mais
Pint in Kilfenora

Stopped for a pint and possibly find a place to stay. It got a little sketchy since it was a bank holiday weekend and we even had the friendly bartender owner helping us. We did find a place afterLeia mais
Crosswinds B&B

Made it! It is a cramped little room in a house in the country. Our first detached bathroom but for our use only. The area is very pretty with fields and forests, farms and such. There is a gaudyLeia mais
Burren Brewery

Shot into town from our B&B for a pint and bite to eat. I had some great smoked salmon and pasta and Joyce had bacon and cabbage at the Townhouse pub. Next door is the Burren Brewery where I met theLeia mais
Cliffs of Mohr

Well, we finally made it to the cliffs. I was a little anxious about taking the ferry ride as it seems a lot of people were getting on the boat. It was probably one of Jon's highlights however as heLeia mais
Pint at Inagh

Our usual lunch and a pint. Jon was getting scorched by the sun on his right arm. The weather has been simply amazing. We've not had any rain since leaving Dublin. You know it's been unusually dryLeia mais
River Island Hotel

Found a place to rest our weary head for the night. We probably did the most driving today than we have all trip. We happened upon this gem of a hotel as is usual for our trip. We seem to keep windingLeia mais
The Anchor for Lunch, and a pint.

Well, we are half way around the Ring of Kerry. Stopped for lunch at a place called The Anchor. They made us earn our food and drink as we couldn't figure out how to get into the place. It is also aLeia mais
Ring of Kerry

Based on our past experience with the coastal region up north, the Ring of Kerry was a definate surprise. But a welcomed one. Nothing of huge significance here. There were some lakes and forts but weLeia mais
Ballyvourney, Mills Inn

It was time yet again to start looking for a place to stay. We stopped at the Mills Inn for dinner and found there is a local craft brewery here. We tasted 5 they had on tap and they were all veryLeia mais
9 White Deer Brewery

We stopped in while they were closed and they were nice enough to give us a private tour of their brewery. We tried their brew at Mills Inn and it was great, but wanted a few souvenirs if we could getLeia mais
Blarney Castle

We had to see the stone! The narrow passage and staircase along with the large amount of people led to some claustrophobia but we made it to the top! Another amazing castle. The stone structure is theLeia mais
Finin's at Midleton

Another pint and lunch at Finin's, just down from Jameson. The shepherds pie was fantastic as well as the beef tips. The pictures tell the story.
Carigshane House B&B

We actually made a reservation this morning for this B&B, that is a first for us! Normally we have been just winging it, with fairly good results, as we never knew for sure where we would be at anyLeia mais
Jameson Experience, Midleton

We had to stop in this morning and check out the distillery. It also gave us a chance to shop for a few souvenirs, damn whiskey weighs a lot!
Tullys Bar, Waterford

Stopped in for a pint of local brew, Metalman. Great little bar with bathrooms cleaner and nicer than most I have come accross. The hand driers even worked! The decor was very nice and as with mostLeia mais
Geoffs of John Street

Stopped in for food and a pint. We were sent here by the bartender at Tullys Bar. The food was great, as usual, Joyce had the shepherds pie, and I had the spicy lamb burger (unfortunately the burgerLeia mais
First Irish Flag Displayed

St Canice's Cathedral

St Canice's Round Tower
