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Dublin and Area

Slainte agus go neiri an mbother leather / Cheers may the road rise to meet you.From Andrew Woods – a true irishman who sat beside me at a pub, He had me practice the Irish version. I told him how fitting this was as that’s how I started my Ireland travel blog. He typed itContinue reading “Dublin and Area”

Donegal to Galway

The Wild Atlantic Way is the coastal drive in Ireland that follows the west coast. In the northern counties of Ireland. The drive is much like the Causeway in Northern Ireland. We were on The WAW earlier on our trip this time we traveled Donegal to Galway. And of course a few more distilleries, lotsContinue reading “Donegal to Galway”

Causeway Coast Turns into Golf Coast

The Causeway Coastal Route weaves along the coast of Northern Ireland. Such a beautiful drive with scenic ocean views, cliffs, basalt formations, beaches, villages, castles, ruins and golf courses. Including Royal Portrush Golf Club’s The Dunluce, which was home to The Open 2025. By car, one can move freely between Northern Ireland and Ireland, withoutContinue reading “Causeway Coast Turns into Golf Coast”

Bushmills Not Just a Distillery

Back by ferry to Northern Ireland. On to Old Bushmills Distillery the oldest distillery in the world (of course with some caveats). Licenced in 1608. One of two distilleries to survive Ireland’s war for independence, America’ prohibition and blended of Irish whiskey with no rules. Bushmills is also the name of the Northern Ireland village.Continue reading “Bushmills Not Just a Distillery”

Berry Season and So Much More

All over Ireland and the UK there are blackberry brambles growing and ready for picking along almost every roadway and walkway. I have picked and eaten many along the way. They are also made into a sweet tart compote with red and black currents and strawberries. Served on its own or with yogurt for breakfastContinue reading “Berry Season and So Much More”

A Dip into Wales

The ferry takes three and a half hours from Ireland to Fishgaurd in Wales. Wales is one of the four countries that makes up the United Kingdom. Right away, we noticed Welsh language on the signage (along with English, thankfully) and we are no longer using metric and the Euro. The speed limit is in MilesContinue reading “A Dip into Wales”

The First Pub. Wait, What? Didn’t We Just Do That?

Didn’t we just visit the oldest pub? Now we have the pub that claims to be the first. A check-in with the bartender to find out it’s the first when you get off the ferry at Rosslare, Co. Wexford, he’s offered with a grin. Funny it’s also the last pub before you get on theContinue reading “The First Pub. Wait, What? Didn’t We Just Do That?”

The Blarney Stone Kiss

Over hyped and a tourist trap. But still a must IF the line is not too long and yes, the signs that indicate the wait time aren’t accurate. They well underestimate the time to the stone. There are beautiful gardens around the Blarney Castle, which I wanted to explore further but needed more time. OnContinue reading “The Blarney Stone Kiss”

Midleton Distillery (aka Jamisons)

Excellent tour and tasting!