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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”

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”

Midleton Distillery (aka Jamisons)

Excellent tour and tasting!

Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Killarney is a town in a lake area in Kerry. It is on the Ring of Kerry road, has a lot of hotels, a nice downtown area with shops, restaurants and a national park.

Bally’s of Kerry

Our born-and-raised Irish tour guide friend has been showing us around her childhood home in County Kerry. In addition to the great personal tour, a theme that stands out is the large number of towns and villages that start with Bally. So many, my curiosity was peeked and with a little research I’ve learned thatContinue reading “Bally’s of Kerry”