Leaving Australia
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...
Arrived in Dublin - Athboy
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
Athboy - Nenagh
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
Nenagh - jail, castle, pub dinner
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
Day 4 cont
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
Nenagh to Killaloe
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
Killaloe-Ballina
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
Cashel-Golden-Athboy
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
Dublin-camogie finals
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.
Loughcrew
September 11, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Had yummy crepes and coffee at the garden centre, got the key and off we went looking for the Cairns and portal tombs.
Walked up to mountain to the Cairns (with the sheep). Unlocked the gates to anRead more
Athboy to Dingle via Adare
September 12, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Ventured off to the wilds of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way. Called into Adare, a cute little town with thatched roof houses (shops).
Arrived in Dingle to find our accomodation was booked for anotherRead more
More memories of Dingle
September 13, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Spectacular sights of the Wild Atlantic Way and Dingle surrounds.
Dingle peninsula
September 13, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Fantastic drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, following the Slea Head Road. Stunning scenery, tricky road, changing weather, lots of laughs. Checked out old houses from the famine times and a CelticRead more
Dingle
September 14, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Walked to the point to find Fungi the dolphin. Found an old castle/keep and some amazing coastline. Fun walk, kids joked and tried to take trick pics :) Back in Dingle, kids chilled, Vince walked theRead more
Dingle-Athboy via Nenagh
September 15, 2017, Athboy ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Left Our lovely house in Dingle, headed off along the road to Connor Pass. Amazing! Like the 'land before time'. Apparently carved out by ice. Jess said she could tell because it was freezing :)Read more
Dunshlaughlin - Caitlyn GF
September 16, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Caitlin had her Gaelic Football GF, and Drew had a rugby game. Great games. Clan a Gael had a win, which was huge for all involved. Team and supporters went to Alfie's bar afterwards. Jess, Em andRead more
Irish surfing 12 degrees!
September 17, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
More craziness
September 17, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Playing hurling in the beach, swimming in the Wild Atlantic, eating ice cream, watching the All Ireland Gaelic football final (Dublin beat Mayo by a point)..
Athboy
September 18, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Just chilling today. Kids telling ghost stories and freaking each other out, singing Disney songs 😂
Amsterdam
September 19, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Funny trip! Delayed on departure, got into the wrong car on arrival and ended up in the most amazing room! Cool art, 5 level bed and best pizza dinner!
Amsterdam -Middelburg
September 20, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Woke up in our very cool room. Explored the Van Gogh museum, took a tour of the canals, then headed off to our cousins in Middelburg. Great to see these guys after last seeing them at home :) WillemRead more
Middelburg
September 21, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Walked into Middleburg town along the canals. Waited for a passing barge, had to wait for the road to come back. Kids explored the markets while we mum and dad had lunch and coffee at a cafe.
Haamstede
September 22, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Chilling for the morning, yummy brekky of freshly baked bread, cheese, tomatoes, sundried tomatoes and Sander's dad's honey. Then headed out to the beach for ice cream and fish and chips and onRead more
Middelburg-Berne
September 23, 2017 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Left cousins in Middelburg, drove through Belgium, Luxembourg and France to Bern, Switzerland. Changing countryside and some cute French villages. Caught the tram into Old Town Bern for dinner andRead more
Exploring Bern
September 24, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Amazing sights of ancient times :)