Clonmacnoise and Seans Bar

It was rainy and cold as we drove inland to Athlone. We stopped at Clonmacnoise a monastery that was founded in the 6th century. We watched a video presentation and then had a guided tour. Some of the original Celtic crosses have been moved into a museum to safeguard them, and models were erected outside. We enjoyed the inside tour more than the outside as the rain was coming sideways. Our guide tried to keep us to sheltered areas, but it was wild. He also told us that the bar we were going to tonight was almost as old as the monastery. We had a nice surprise when we checked into the Shamrock Lodge, they put us in the Princess Grace Suite. She was at the hotel in the 60s, and they had all kinds of memorabilia. It was a beautiful room and we really enjoyed our stay. We spent a few hours at Seans Bar, and we were totally entertained by the bar staff as they scrambled to take care of bus loads of thirsty customers. The bar dates back to the 9th century. It was definitely worth the drive to Athlone to experience Seans Bar.Baca lagi