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    • Celtic Ralley
      2
      22111
      Day 9

      Nordirland für einen Tag

      August 23 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      Heute stand die Küste von Nordirland auf der Agenda. Erster Punkt war der Stein, der an den Eisbären erinnert. Für unser Maskottchen. Danach kamen wir an einen Bach voller Guinness und an einen Wasserfall. Beim Giants Causeway machten wir eine gemütliche Rundwanderung...teils im Regen nach Irland-Manier und Mike konnte seinen neuen Kilt etwas ausführen. Die Burg gleich in der Nähe war auch recht beeindruckend. Den Abschluss machte die Allee aus Game of Thrones, die im Regen allerdings weniger spektakulär wirkt. Abends in der Unterkunft ließen wir noch unser Auto schweben um dann mit Team 1967 den Tag gemeinsam ausklingen zu lassen.Read more

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    • TravelerIreland
      Day 3

      Dublin pubs

      August 31 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      “An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold onto one blade of grass and never fall off the earth.”
      Pubs of Ireland. There are literally hundreds of them dotted around the city centre of Dublin and they continue to play a remarkable role in this country’s history, economy and culture. Revolutions, protests , great plays, novels, poetry, music and songs have been created in them and they are famous and iconic in what was once a traditionally conservative country! The unique atmosphere of these pubs has I’m sure brought Ireland the illustrious accolade of the ‘ world’s most famous drinking city’. Some of these pubs date back centuries and you cannot help but be captivated by their beautiful interiors, ornate woodwork, fancy mirrors, polished brass and Victorian splendour. More than their mesmerising architecture and decor is the witty, lilting, humorous conversations which abound in these gorgeous establishments. Everyone has a story to tell, and a song to sing. You could spend weeks here and not get to every one. If you are into pub crawls then Dublin City could be your life’s work. I’m not joking when I say there is a pub on every corner! Literally there is.Read more

    • TravelerIreland
      Day 7

      Trinity College

      September 4 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

      “For Church and Country” Trinity College
      Irelands oldest university and home to the famous reading room and book of Kells. Steeped in history ( what isn’t here)! It was established in the 1500s and the buildings are extraordinary with their Georgian Pillars and ornate hand carvings , marble columns and winding staircases. The university has educated many of Ireland's most famous poets, playwrights and authors, including Oscar Wilde, Abram Stoker and Samuel Beckett to name a few. Such an inspiring place to walk around. The long Library was breathtakingly beautiful and you could smell the wood and the books.Read more

    • TravelerUK and Ireland
      1
      Day 31

      Monasterboice

      April 27, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F

      10th century monastery ruins with a graveyard still in use. Also the site of a mass grave pit from the Great Famine. The huge Celtic crosses pictured are also from the 900s. The tower is one of the Round Towers occasionally found in Europe (the ones that were designed as a final refuge during sieges). They're actually quite rare, especially in decent condition, so that was cool.Read more

    • Irland - Norden und Nordwesten
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      Day 1

      Forty Shades of Green

      August 9, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      Heute wurden wir um 8:00 Uhr von Omi abgeholt (Danke! 😘) und zum Flughafen gebracht.
      Da wir schon vorab online eingecheckt hatten, ging alles recht schnell im Terminal und Sicherheits- und Passkontrolle haben wir auch bravourös hinter uns gebracht (naja, Max brauchte eine kleine Einschulung bei der automatischen Passkontrolle, aber dann lief's problemlos 😉😁). Abflug war sehr pünktlich, Flug -nachdem wir durch die Wiener Wolkendecke durch waren- sehr sonnig. Punktlandung in Dublin - auch hier war es bewölkt und sehr schwül.
      Was auffällt am Flughafen: es ist sehr, sehr oft angeschrieben, dass hier links gefahren wird. Und es ist wirklich so! 😉😂 Eher gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber wir kennen es ja schon aus England.
      Die Reiseleiterin haben wir rasch gefunden und es war auch noch Zeit für Kaffee und Muffin ☕️ bei 'Nero Café' bevor's zum Bus ging. Wir haben für diese Reise einen schönen Bus, bei dem jeder aus unserer Gruppe einen Doppelsitz für sich alleine hat. Zusätzlich zu Reiseleiterin Carina und Fahrer Marc begleitet uns Leprechaun (siehe Fotos). Neben der Harfe und dem Kleeblatt gilt er als Wahrzeichen Irlands. Er wird fälschlicherweise als Kobold bezeichnet, ist aber ein mystisches Feenwesen.

      Unsere erste Station war 'Malahide Castle & Garden'. Burg und Abtei wurden im 12. Jahrhundert von den Normannen errichtet. Um die Anlage herum gibt es einen schönen Garten und wir bekamen einen ersten Eindruck der vielen Grünschattierungen dieser Insel (Johnny Cash weiß, warum er die irischen '40 shades of green' besingt.). Meterhohe Gummibäume, toller Rasen und seeehr viel Grün.
      Weiter ging's nach Jonesborough nahe Dundalk in unser Hotel (Carrickdale Hotel& Spa). Das Hotel liegt genau an der Grenze zu Nordirland bzw. ist eine Hälfte des Hotels in der Rebuplik Irland und die andere Hälfte in Nordirland. 😎 Nach dem Einchecken besuchten wir noch den 'Secret Garden' - eine wunderschön angelegte kleine Gartenanlage.

      Im Hotel gab es dann ein wunderbares und seeehr reichhaltiges Abendessen (jeweils Auswahl aus 3 Vorspeisen, 3 Hauptspeisen und 3 Nachspeisen). Danach haben wir (zur Förderung der Verdauung!) noch einen Whiskey getrunken. 😋

      Conclusio des 1. Tages:
      * Unsere Reiseleiterin ist sehr nett, kennt sich in Irland sehr gut aus (sie lebt seit 10 Jahren hier und ist mit einem Iren verheiratet) UND sie hat Humor, obwohl sie eine Norddeutsche ist! 😉😂
      * Irland ist wirklich so grün, wie gesagt wird!
      * Es haben wirklich viele Iren rote Haare! 👨‍🦰👩‍🦰      Read more

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    • TravelerEurope Study Abroad
      1
      Day 13

      Saturday in Rostrevor

      September 9, 2023 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

      Yesterday was a great day adventuring. We started the day by going to a few thrift stores in a nearby town called Newry. We then went to another town to go to a soccer match there. It probably felt like the least touristy thing we have done so far. There were lots of families and kids running around everywhere. It felt like we were taking part in the community event which was really fun. For dinner, I went with the girls in my house to a pizza restaurant in Rostrevor. It actually was so yummy. We had a great time together. Unfortunately I must now return to my responsibilities. I have protected my peace hard these last few days but I think it is time I return to some school work now.
      Also, my roommate Isabella could use all of your prayers. She is now in the hospital for a stomach issue. We are praying she doesn’t have to spend any more nights in the hospital!      Read more

    • TravelerIn Ireland for mum’s 80th
      Day 7

      Last Chemotherapy for Dad

      February 7 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 36 °F

      I won't be sad not to see this waiting room again.

      Dad did his last session today. I'm glad I was here. They're still be a CT scan next week, and we'll hear from his consultant the week afterwards on how effective the chemotherapy was.Read more

    • TravelerAn Olympic Sized Holiday
      Day 20

      Carlingford

      August 18 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Lunch stop in Carlingford. We’re back in the Republic of Ireland. Lots of cute streets. Also some historic buildings. The little gaol was indeed, little! Also, the water main covers are quite ornate. I bought some fish and chips from a street can for lunch. So. Much. Food. I hope I have room for dinner tonight!Read more

    • TravelerIreland
      Day 4

      Icons of Ireland

      September 1 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      “ Like George Bernard Shaw most of the great men and women of the Irish renaissance had to leave Ireland to prove their greatness but at least they were born there. They breathed from infancy it's strange air of realism and mysticism, it's dignity with poverty, it's love of scholarship, it's wit as distinguished from gaiety and never got it quite out of their systems."
      This walk through a gallery of Irish icons in the city of Dublin was painted by a number of artists, living here in Dublin, and allowed me to sample some of this awe inspiring culture. From the well known Irish writers to the little known female writers, iconic artists, musicians, sportsmen, odd balls, revolutionaries and geniuses. It’s the perfect way to explore the cobblestone streets and alleyways and learn about those who lived, played and worked here.      Read more

    • Morvenna 2023
      Day 21

      Carlingford loch

      April 23, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      Up wind all day. 5 knots of wing then 25kts then 5 kts again arrived late on the tide and hade to punch tide all the way in. There was a lot of tide and it was all leaving the entrance to the marina was going to be very shallow, we lifted half the keel and half the rudder. In in time for a pint. As we left the bar we could see a late arrival to the marina they must have been almost on the bottom. It was our Italian friends from Milford haven in there Ovni 34 they had keel, and rudder fully up and were struggling to hand the boat in the tiny marina entrance. With a few thrown lines we had them tied up in in no time. We offer them a beer and supper in the half lite. My signature sausage risotto was going to have to be good.Read more

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