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    • TravelerUnited Kingdom
      Day 26

      Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

      August 31, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

      Experience a truly unique entertainment and dining experience in the iconic setting of the world famous Bunratty Castle.

      The lifestyle of medieval Ireland is recaptured at the Castles with our medieval banquet nights. Once the preserve of the nobility who resided in these fortresses, it can now be experienced by everyone.

      Delight in a four course meal in this historic castle and be entertained by the world famous Bunratty Castle Singers. Enjoy Music, song and dance while you dine in the Great Hall of Bunratty Castle.      Read more

    • TravelerIreland road trip
      Day 10

      Start of Ring of Kerry

      April 26 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

      We’d parked by a castle overnight so felt we should probably go and visit it after our breakfast in the village. Bunratty castle is one of the only complete castles in Ireland. Original site was a Viking camp in 970, a castle being built on in 1425 then restored in the 50s to what it is today. The grounds also contain a village of various types of dwellings, shops, school etc from different ages in Ireland. Was an interesting morning spent looking around. We then headed off past Limerick and south again to pick up the Ring of Kerry, a 179km scenic circular route around one of the south peninsulas. The original reason I wanted to do the Ireland road trip.
      We started at Killarney and began clockwise round as recommended so we don’t get caught behind buses and large motorhomes. We only did a small stretch but the scenery was already stunning, shear drops overlooking woodland or vast lakes, mountains, very green. Very windy roads a lot like the Furka Pass in Switzerland. There are lots of historical/natural wonders around the Ring that we can just stop at. Everything seems very well signed which is handy as the phone signal is intermittent. We stopped for a walk through the woodland to Torc waterfall then further on stopping at a high up viewing vista called Ladies View where Queen Victoria once came. Beautiful view. We continued on to find somewhere to stay. Where we hoped to, in Kenmare, was right next to a stone circle. There were no overnight camping signs so that was a no go however we visited the small stone circle anyway. The guy running the entrance was giving out little cards to write wishes on and hang on the wishing tree by the stones. Very sweet idea. Made our wishes and thanked the goddesses as a little robin flew down and landed on the stone next to me. The symbolism of our ancestors wasn’t lost on me. I was quite touched.
      We continued on and stopped for pizza in the same village. Not really anywhere to stay but the chef at the restaurant gave us some tips. These didn’t pan out so we drove further along to a motorhome stopover in Sneem, by the water. No facilities but a nice view. Popped into the local pub to use their facilities then a quick wander around the village whilst the sun set. We will complete the Ring tomorrow.      Read more

    • TravelerDie Britische Insel
      1
      Day 52

      Bunratty Castle

      June 26, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Das Schloss wurde um 1425 als Sitz der Erls of Thomond auf einer Insel inmitten des Shannon erbaut. Bis heute hat der Fluss seinen Verlauf aber so verändert, dass die Burg trockenen Fußes erreicht werden kann.
      Interessant ist der Aufbau des Gebäudes: das Haupthaus besteht aus drei Etagen mit jeweils einem großen Raum ofer einer Halle. Der prächtigste Saal in der vorbildlich restaurierten Anlage ist die Great Hall, die einstige Audienz- und Banketthalle. Hier hielt der Graf, direkt von seinem Anwesen aus, u.A. Gericht. Die vier Türme enthalten dagegen jeweils 6 Stockwerke, in denen sich das eigentliche Leben abspielte (Wohn- u. Schlafbereiche, Küche, Kapelle, Priesterzimmer, Soldatenunterkünfte usw.). Vom Turmdach aus erspähten wir den geduldig auf uns wartenden Mops.
      Anschließend streiften wir noch durch den Bunratty Folk Park, in dem ein Freilichtmuseum das irische Landleben des ausgehenden 19. Jhd. dokumentiert. Die Arbeiterhäuser und Bauernkaten, aber auch eine Schule, eine Kirche und ein Pub wurden an ihren ursprünglichen Standorten abgetragen und hier detailgetreu wieder aufgebaut. Der Wohlstand einiger Bauern überraschte uns sehr und aus den liebevoll eingerichteten Läden kamen wir kaum wieder heraus - immerzu gab es neue Details zu entdecken! Aber auch die Cafeteria im Eingang war sehr gemütlich eingerichtet.
      Die heutige Nacht verbringen wir auf einem nahegelegenen Waldparkplatz, bevor wir morgen zu den "drei Fingern" im Südwesten der Insel aufbrechen wollen.      Read more

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    • TravelerRundreise durch Irland
      Day 12

      11. Tag - wo laufen sie denn

      June 1, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      Annette und Andi wollen heute KEIN Auto fahren, Rita und Wolfgang wollen sich ein Kloster in Kilmallock ansehen. Daher trennen sich die Tagesaktivitäten.
      Annette und Andi verbringen den Tag im Killarney Nationalpark mit Besichtigung des Torc Wasserfalls, dem Muckross House mit Garten, sowie der Muckross Abbey (das ist nur noch eine Ruine). Das Gelände ist so weitläufig und schön um einen See angelegt, dass wir mehr laufen als gewollt. Aufgrund des grandiosen Sommerwetters gehen wir im See bis zur Hüfte "baden". Leider haben wir kein Schwimmzeug dabei, sonst wären wir ganz reingegangen. Der Park hat einen faszinierenden Baumbestand, riesige Rhododendron-Büsche und tolle verschlungenen Wege am See entlang oder durch den Wald.
      Wolfgang und Rita sind nach Kilmallock gefahren um sich das gleichnamige Kloster anzuschauen das bis 1571 von den Dominikanern betrieben wurde. Das fünflichtige Ostfenster ist eines der schönsten in Irland. Hier konnten wir unseren kleinen Aufklärer in die Luft schicken da wir fast die einzigen waren. Danach ging es zum Mallow Casel da dies gerade renoviert wird konnten wir es nur von außen betrachten und im Garten spazieren gehen. Auf dem Rückweg sind wir noch zur Muckross Abbey gefahren, beeindruckt hat uns die große Eibe im Innenhof
      Zum Abendessen treffen wir uns wieder in Killarney Mainstreet, um die Tageserlebnisse auszutauschen und Cider zu trinken.      Read more

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    • TravelerAmsterdam, Irland, Südafrika..
      Day 35

      Nahe Tipperary

      August 26, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 18 °C

      Was suchen Sie in Tipperary? wurden wir mehrmals gefragt. Der Ort zum Lied ist vom Campingplatz weit entfernt. Wir sind in einem geschichtsträchtigen Tal, fanden Freiheitskämpfer Unterschlupf, es gibt Verstecke und Höhlen. Die Berge Richtung Tipperary sind fürs fahrradfahren zu steil, es fährt kein Bus, erst oben in der Stadt, das nützt nix. Wir sind zur alten Kirche spaziert, bei 🌞 gestartet und bei ☔️ zurück. In Tipperary gibt's nicht soviel zu besichtigen, mit dem 🚕 zum Pub, eher nicht. Morgen ist es besser.Read more

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    • TravelerNorth Wales & Ireland
      Day 9

      Castle Ivers

      April 19 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F

      John Harding was born in Castle Ivers in Tullerboy, County Limerick in 1834. He is my cousin Sue’s Great Great Grandfather. Today we drove from Dublin to this beautiful valley to see the rural town where he lived until he emigrated to the US at the age of 16 in 1850. It was history come to life. I was so glad to be able to be a part of this special day for Joe & Sue, who have traced her family tree back 700 years. The house is on a huge gated property, so we decided not to trespass, but we were able to walk a bit around the front and admire the horses and the incredible setting. We also explored a nearby graveyard and the closest Catholic church. John Harding left Ireland just after the Potato Famine. He must have witnessed some very devastating scenes in this part of the country as 10% of the population died and just as many left the country for the US or Canada. Those who survived were often forced to leave the countryside to work in the cities in the workhouses or doing public works. Imagine being 16 and having to make this decision. John made the crossing with only the company of his friend who was the same age, but they made it to New York and eventually John settled in Plainfield and raised a family. Sue isn’t sure what the relationship was between John and the owners of the home, perhaps his parents worked on the land, however she does have an article from an interview of John in his later years in which he clearly states he was born in this house.Read more

    • Ireland 2020
      Day 18

      On the road to Dingle

      February 19, 2020 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 9 °C

      We stopped for coffee in Moneygall where there is a fine local tribute to President Obama whose 2nd great grandparents are from there.
      President Obama’s visit to Moneygall is well chronicled and he and President Kennedy and
      President Clinton who helped with the peace talks to end the Irish Troubles, are highly liked here.
      This time of year is road
      construction and repair before the tourism season starts up again in late April.
      We continue to marvel at how well people navigate on roads that can be challenging. Joerg loves driving here !      Read more

    • TravelerIreland
      1
      Day 8

      Adare Manor ♥️

      November 14, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C

      We spent the last two nights living it up at Adare Manor, complete with way too much food, estate walks, chess, clay pigeon shooting, and a lot of relaxation. This place is stunning and we lucked out and had two beautifully sunny days to explore the grounds (840 acres!).

      Adare Manor was built in 1832 by the Dunraven family (Earl of Dunraven that is) and over the more recent years turned into a luxury hotel and golf course (planned home for the Ryder cup 2026!). It is full of charm and cute nooks and crannies to hang out in, such as the cute cozy cocktail bar in the basement, or the drawing room complete with chess and shelves of books. And each room had a fire going!

      We spent our time lounging in the room, complete with fancy automated blinds and Avenger movies :) we were also lucky enough to get to go clay pigeon shooting! Which believe or not, we were pretty good at! Our instructor was fantastic and we spent the hour learning the best way to hold the double barrel shotgun and the different types of sport shooting events (and trying them out ourselves!) A lot of fun!

      Also along the grounds we got to check out the walled gardens, the river along the golf course, faerie Forest, and the sweetest pet resting place ♥️

      We capped off our second night with a dinner at the oak room! Oh my so much food, so good. It just received a Michelin star and it did not disappoint! Here was our many many courses:
      1. Welcome champagne
      2. Canapies: oyster with a zingy sauce, truffle goat cheese puffs (there is a fancy name for this but I don't remember!), and ??
      3. Beet salad with horseradish ice cream
      4. Raviolo with some tasty cream sauce
      5. Scallop
      6. Monk fish with caviar
      7. Duck with lentils and potatoes (main course at #7?!)
      8. Cheese plate - hand selected from 14 different cheeses, with truffle infused honey 😭
      9. Plum ice cream
      10. More dessert: macaroon, Adare chocolates, and frozen lollipop
      11. Seriously even more dessert - anniversary chocolate cake
      12. Food coma forever, good night 💤      Read more

    • TravelerIrlanda 2023 🇮🇪 🍻 🍀
      Day 4

      Quella volta in cui dormimmo sul PUB!🛏

      June 4, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      La nostra tappa nel Kerry si conclude degnamente. Dopo più di 300km arriviamo al Geoghegan's Magpie pub a Glin, un minuscolo villaggio sul canale di Shannon. L'arrivo è da film! Entriamo in un vero locale irlandese dove la gente del posto sta bevendo e chiacchierando. Ci guardano incuriositi e un po' sospetti. L'host ci accompagna su alle ns camere. Non dimenticheremo l'impatto... Eugenia definirà il posto 'lercio' 🤣. Ma l'indomani, riposati e baciati dal sole ci godiamo la colazione in compagnia dei proprietari, accoglienti e allegri. Con tanto di coccole e foto con Joy, il golden divenuto già una star nei nostri ricordi.Read more

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    • Herbst-Trip
      Day 2

      Schlechtwetter-Roadtrip

      October 5, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 18 °C

      Obwohl wir schon damit gerechnet hatten, dass wir zu dieser Jahreszeit in Irland nicht ganz trocken bleiben werden, hätten wir uns für den heutigen Tag ein wenig besseres Wetter gewünscht. Der Ring of Kerry führt durch bergige Landschaften, vorbei an einsamen Anwesen und hin zu den wilden atlantischen Küstenabschnitten.
      Sobald wir jedoch ein wenig Höhe machten, verringerte sich die Sicht, aufgrund des Nebels, so stark, dass man nicht mal mehr sagen konnte ob Berg, Meer, Wiese oder Schaf an die Straße grenzte.
      Etwas Gutes hatte der Regen aber - an den Bergseiten der Straßen entstanden zahlreiche kleine Wasserfälle, die ein wenig an Island erinnerten.

      Trotzdem ist der Ring of Kerry ein wirklich besonderer Abschnitt des wild Atlantic ways und wir haben sehr, sehr schöne Eindrücke vom grünen Irland sammeln können.

      Weiter gen Norden ging es für eine Weile wieder durchs Landesinnere bis wir schließlich nach Tarbert gelangten, von wo aus wir mit der Fähre übergesetzt haben.
      An unserem Tagesziel Kilrush sind wir gegen 18 Uhr angekommen und genießen jetzt noch ein wenig das Pub-Ambiente Irlands. 🍺

      Morgen werden wir weiterhin die Küstenroute bemühen und auf besseres Wetter hoffen.
      Bis morgen!      Read more

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    Limerick City and County Council, Limerick

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