Our Trip to Ireland 2002

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Our first day we arrived early in the morning. Driving on the left side wasn't too bad but the road to our Bed and Breakfast was really narrow. I scratched the side of the car driving along the hedge to avoid the bus. Had dinner at Durty Nellies and explored Bunratty Castle and the Folk Park.
Our B&B in Bunratty
Our B&B in Bunratty
Our bedroom at our B&B in Bunratty
Shopping in Bunratty - all 3 buildings
Shopping in Bunratty - all 3 buildings
Bunratty Castle
Walking in Cratloe woods
more Bunratty Castle
Pat sitting in chair inside Bunratty Castle
Looking out over the country side from Bunratty Castle
The roof tops of Bunratty Castle
The river running by Bunratty Castle
The river running by Bunratty Castle
Pat & Danya at the top of Bunratty Castle
Kari & Danya sitting by fertility symbol
Pat & Danya outside another O'Brien establishment

Day 2 and we first went to check out the horse back riding stable to see if we could make reservations. We then drove north toward the Burren and westward towards the Cliffs of Moher.
Castle next to the Horse Riding Stables
The city of Ennistymon
Driving down the 2 lane road towards Dysert O'Dea
Field outside Dysert O'Dea
Graveyard next to church Dysert O'Dea
Graveyard next to church Dysert O'Dea
High Cross in cow field - Dysert O'Dea
Crosses in cemetery at Killfenora
High Cross of Kilfenora
Tree growing in stone wall next - Kilfenora
Town of Listdoonvarna
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr - O'Brien Tower
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr - O'Brien Tower
Cliffs of Mohr - O'Brien Tower
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr - looking over the edge of the cliffs
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr
Cliffs of Mohr
Town of Doonlin - tide is out and we are walking on the coral
Town of Doonlin - tide is out and we are walking on the coral
Town of Ennis
Town of Ennis

The Third day we went into Limerick, Adare and Askeaton
St. Mary's Protestant church in Limerick
St. Mary's Protestant church in Limerick
St. Mary's Protestant church in Limerick
King John's Castle in Limerick
King John's Castle in Limerick
King John's Castle in Limerick - Pat & Danya
King John's Castle in Limerick
City Hall in Adare
Eating lunch in Adare park
Thatched roofs of Adare
Driving to Askeaton
Driving to Askeaton
Castle in Askeaton
Castle in Askeaton
Castle in Askeaton
Castle in Askeaton
Anthony Sheehy - our tour guide showing how life was lived.
Anthony Sheehy - our tour guide showing how life was lived.
Castle in Askeaton
Castle in Askeaton
Castle in Askeaton - out little group
Pat, Danya and Anthony next to worlds largest Thyme Tree
Abbey in Askeaton
Abbey in Askeaton
Abbey in Askeaton
Abbey in Askeaton
Abbey in Askeaton
Abbey in Askeaton
Abbey in Askeaton
Enjoying some wine at Irish Dance festival at Folk Park at Bunratty Castle
The dancers at the dance - The guy is 2nd in the world and all Ireland/Britian Champion
Enjoying a few drinks at Durty Nellies in Bunratty

Next day was horseback riding. Wonderful time. Then a long drive to Killarney. Stayed at the BEST bed and breakfast here - Applecroft!
Horseback Riding in Quinn
Karen - the daughter of the owner who went riding with us.
Horseback Riding in Quinn
Horseback Riding in Quinn
Outside Dromoland Castle
Horseback Riding in Quinn
Horseback Riding in Quinn

Pat and I went golfing while the ladies went shopping. Wonderful golf course.
Killarney Golf course

Today we decided to drive around the Dingle Penninsula. As beautiful as the Ring of Kerry but fewer buses - HOORAY
Along the route of Dingle Penninsula
Along the route of Dingle Penninsula
Along the route of Dingle Penninsula
Beehive hut next to Famine House
Famine house
Driving along Dingle Penninsula
Connor Pass
Looking down from Connor Pass

Last day in Killarney area. We got on the wrong tour bus which attempted to highjack us to the Ring of Kerry instead of the Gap of Dunloe like we wanted. The tour driver had to detour and drop us off at the Gap of Dunloe. Afterwards we drove to Kinsale. Best meal we had on the trip was in Kinsale!
Riding in Jaunty in the Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe
Our boat that took us back from the Gap to Ross Castle - 12 people in a little boat
Pat & Danya in the boat
We had to get out here for the boat because it was too shallow
We had to get out here for the boat because it was too shallow
Arriving at Ross Castle

This was the most expensive golf I have ever played but worth it once in a lifetime. 9 of the holes are along the cliff's edge. Gorgeous!
Old Head Golf course outside Kinsale
Old Head Golf course outside Kinsale
Old Head Golf course outside Kinsale
Old Head Golf course outside Kinsale
Old Head Golf course outside Kinsale
Town of Kinsale

We then drove to Dunmore East for 2 nights. Toured the area including Waterford and Hook penninsula. Pretty area
The Strand resturaunt in Dunmore East
Dunmore East
Dunmore East
Dunmore East
Dunmore East
Dunmore East
Dunmore East
Dunmore East
Crystal in showroom at Waterford Crystal factory
Crystal in showroom at Waterford Crystal factory
Taking the ferry from Passage East on our way to Hook lighthouse
Stopped at Dunbrody Abbey on our way.
Dunbrody Abbey
Dunbrody Abbey
Dunbrody Abbey
Hook Lighthouse
Looking out from top of Hook lighthouse
Looking out from top of Hook lighthouse
On the water at Hook
On the water at Hook
Headstones next to Knights Templar church in Templetown
Headstones next to Knights Templar church in Templetown
Knights Templar church in Templetown
Knights Templar church in Templetown
Knights Templar church in Templetown

The last few nights we spent back in the Bunratty area - more time at Durty Nellie's!
Back at Bunratty Castle and Durty Nellie's
Went to Karen's Irish Nights - lots of fun
Kari got to dance
Typical 2 lane road
Typical 2 lane road
Town of Killaloe
Pat & Danya on trail looking over Lough Derg
walking along Lough Derg
Looking our to Holy Island just north of Scariff

All in all we had a great trip in 12 days. Too much to see in such a short time. Can't wait to go back again.