AustraliaShafston Reach27°27’49” S 153°1’42” E
September 4, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We packed and Uncle Graham picked us up for our 10:30pm flight. Excited and ready for adventure...
IrelandLisclogher Little53°36’9” N 6°58’52” W
September 5, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Landed in Dublin 3pm Tuesday, having had only a 2hr stop over in Abu Dhabi. Collect car and made our way to our friends in Athboy.
Greeted warmly by Tracey and Drew. We had just missed Caitlin as sheRead more
IrelandAthboy53°37’24” N 6°55’17” W
September 6, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Had the best sleep! Jess was just looking forward to being horizontal! Mum had coffee with Tracey before her and Drew went off to work and school. Caitlin and Paul left a bit later.
We got up, hadRead more
IrelandNenagh52°51’44” N 8°12’35” W
September 7, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Checking out Nenagh history, first stop old jail (which later became nunnery and school), met some lovely helpful ladies (Alice from Mooloolaba), learnt a bit about the history (innocence of theRead more
IrelandNenagh52°51’44” N 8°12’35” W
September 7, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
After checking out the jail and castle, we checked Lough Derg at a little place called Dromineer. We drove through a cute little village called Ballycommon, and we thought it would be a great placeRead more
IrelandPike53°22’20” N 8°4’29” W
September 8, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Heading to Killaloe and Ballina today to check out the lake (Lough Derg). First stop brekky and Spa, where the girls spent ages getting their nails done. While the painting happened mum had coffeeRead more
IrelandKillaloe52°49’3” N 8°27’10” W
September 8, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Great day! Drove along Lough Derg at Killaloe. Walked to the old fort Beal Boru, the original mound and timber fortress of Brian Boru (located at the narrow point of the Shannon). Walked aroundRead more
IrelandBlackwater53°39’10” N 6°40’53” W
September 9, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Checked out of hotel, visited Hil and kids off to check out Rock of Cashel and Hurling final. Watched tight tense game. Extra extra time.
Arrived in Athboy, met Brenda (Hack McKenna's aunt). Lots ofRead more
IrelandDublin Castle53°20’39” N 6°16’3” W
September 10, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
All Ireland Camogie finals: Westmead v Dublin, Cork v Meath, Cork v Kilkenny.. All good games Westmeath and Cork winning 1&3, 2nd final was a draw and will be replayed next week.
IrelandCarnbane53°44’25” N 7°9’15” W
