We begin from ADB to IST
19 июня 2019 г., Турция ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Our long awaited Ireland road trip starts from Turkey where we have been visiting family.
First up ... getting from İzmir to İstanbul for the connecting flight to Ireland.
Awaiting TK1977 @ IST
19 июня 2019 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Our flight from İzmir to İstanbul was uneventful. Landing at the “new” airport in İstanbul, we spent our layover getting acquainted with the facility.
We’re now at Gate F2, waiting forЧитать далее
TK1977 Touches Down @ DUB
19 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
Though the flight was delayed an hour leaving IST, we made up most of that time in the air. TK1977 touched down at Dublin Airport @ 3:57p Greenwich Mean Time ... just 20 minutes late.
Once weЧитать далее
Arrived in Kilkenny
19 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
It was after 6:00p when we drove off from DUB in our Dollar car rental. It took an hour to get on the M9, but once we did, traffic was smooth sailing. Another hour found us in Kilkenny in CountyЧитать далее
Day 2: Hearty Breakfast @ Fanad House
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
A hearty breakfast is a good way to start a day that we expect will include many-a-step as we explore Kilkenny City.
Today We Explore Kilkenny City
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
We’ve got two full days to explore from our base @ Fanad House.
Today, we’ll be exploring Kilkenny City. Tomorrow, we’ll branch out further afield into Kilkenny County.
Kilkenny Castle Park
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Setting off from Fanad House around 9:00a, we cut across the public parklands on the grounds of Kilkenny Castle.
We’ll be touring the castle this morning.
OPW Heritage Card
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
While we’re in Ireland, we plan to visit a number of places managed by the OPW (Office of Public Works). Most, if not all, charge admission ... which can add up to a considerable chunk of change.Читать далее
Touring Kilkenny Castle
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
A symbol of Norman occupation, Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195. Located at a shallow point where the River Nore could be easily forded, the castle was an important part of the city’sЧитать далее
A Stroll on the Medieval Mile
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
From Kilkenny Castle, we headed up Medieval Mile, the discovery trail that runs through the city. It connects the castle with St Canice’s Cathedral.
We didn’t dally long here as most of theЧитать далее
St Mary's Cathedral
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Spotting a sign for St Mary’s Cathedral, we took a detour off the Medieval Mile to check it out.
This cathedral, the third one to be dedicated to the mother of Jesus, is just outside the old cityЧитать далее
Dominican Black Abbey
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
From St Mary’s Cathedral, we continued our meandering walk and ended up at the Dominican Black Abbey, which was founded in 1225. It’s history was quite tumultuous ... surviving the 1650 siege ofЧитать далее
Climbing the Round Tower
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
The nearly 100-foot high Round Tower at St Canice’s is only one of two in Ireland that can still be climbed. So, of course, we climbed it!
Built in 1111, the tower is the oldest standing structureЧитать далее
St. Canice's ... aka Kilkenny Cathedral
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
After climbing the Round Tower, located on the grounds of St Canice’s Cathedral, we used the combo admission ticket to go inside.
The early 13th century church is in the Gothic style. It wasЧитать далее
Lunch Time!
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
After being a-wander for over six hours, exploring Kilkenny City, it was definitely time for a bite to eat. Odd-hour dining at an off-the-beaten-path place = no crowds. In this case, we had the KernelЧитать далее
River Nore & Kilkenny Castle
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We walked off our late lunch by following the River Nore back towards the city center.
I found the vantage point I was looking for to photograph Kilkenny Castle reflected on the river. But ripples onЧитать далее
Day 2: Image Gallery
20 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Photos from today are @ this link:
https://eenusa.smugmug.com/Europe/Ireland/Irela…
Day 3: Treasures of County Kilkenny
21 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ 🌙 43 °F
From our base at Fanad House in Kilkenny, today we set out to explore some of the treasures of County Kilkenny ... with a jiggle in our plans that dipped our toes into County Wexford.
Kilkenny Castle in B&W
21 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
Though the plan is to travel further afield today, our second day in Kilkenny started with a pre-breakfast stroll.
Our destination was the River Nore Linear Park. Along the way, I couldn’t help butЧитать далее
Reflections on the Nore
21 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
Our pre-breakfast stroll from Fanad House had a very specific purpose. To capture reflection shots on the River Nore.
It was chilly at 6:00a when we left our room. No matter ... we bundled up. TheЧитать далее
Kells Priory
21 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
First stop on today’s drive: Kells Priory, described by Lonely Planet as one of Ireland’s most “impressive and romantic ruins.”
Founded in 1193, this Augustinian priory is situated alongЧитать далее
Kilree Monastic Site
21 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
There’s nothing left from what was once a 6th century monastic site. So, why go there? Because there are other things to see. Namely, a 9th century round tower and a high cross.
To get to bothЧитать далее
Meet the Suffolks ...
21 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Not the earl by that title ... nor his family. Rather, the breed of sheep that is known by that name.
We came across them near Jerpoint Park. They were just too cute to pass up without a photo ... orЧитать далее
Jerpoint Abbey
21 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Jerpoint Abbey, located in Thomastown, is a 12th century Cistercian abbey ... to which a cloister and tower were added during the 15th century. Perhaps its most renowned feature is the sculpturesЧитать далее
Lunch Time!
21 июня 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Our lunch stop today was in a town with the not-easy-to-pronounce name of Graiguenamanagh. Even the locals opt to simply call it Graigue.
Instead of dining at the ever-popular Duiske Inn, we went toЧитать далее



























































































