• JoAnne GelowitzTravelerIreland
    Castle Dunguaire
    The grounds at the castleThe view on our walk to the castleView at Hazel Mountain ChocolateCorcomroe Abbey. Can you see the dog? It's the same style used in The Book of Kells.Poulnabrone portal tombCliffs of Moher on the left.Cliffs of Moher on the right. It's a bit of a walk between the two.Our lunch buddy.Funny sign in a restaurant window.

    The Way to Killarney

    May 24, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    We drove from Galway to Killarney today via the way of ruins of various types. First stop was Dunguaire Castle. It was very nice. People can have their wedding receptions there. That would be cool!
    Then we went to Corcomroe Abbey.
    Next stop the Hazel Mountain Chocolate Factory. There is no mountain by that name but centuries ago the whole area was filled with Hazel trees. Hence the name. Very good chocolate.
    Next stop was to see some standing stones. These stones are about 5000 years old. This area was better preserved than the ones we saw on the northern tour.
    The grand finale for the day was the Cliffs of Moher. Pretty spectacular!    Read more