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Ireland 2006

Our trip to Ireland, June 13-20, 2006, to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. Tim & Katie went to visit Nana & Grandad in Estes Park, CO. Lisa & David flew into Shannon, rented a car, and toured the western counties (Mayo, Galway, Claire, Limerick, and Kerry) for a week. It was a great trip! (Click on the thumbnails to enlarge them)
Philly airport: Liberty Bell made of Legos
Philly airport: Liberty Bell made of Legos		 Took these pics for Tim
Took these pics for Tim		 Lego Liberty Bell
Lego Liberty Bell		 Our rental car was the perfect size for the Irish roads, but we had to pile our luggage in the back seat when the trunk was full
Our rental car was the perfect size for the Irish roads, but we had to pile our luggage in the back seat when the trunk was full
Our first stop, Bunratty Castle, near Limerick
Our first stop, Bunratty Castle, near Limerick		 Bunratty Castle
Bunratty Castle		 Bunratty Folk Park, a typical Irish village from the past
Bunratty Folk Park, a typical Irish village from the past		 Note the moss growing on the roof.
Note the moss growing on the roof.
Peat turf, how all Irish homes were once heated, and some still are
Peat turf, how all Irish homes were once heated, and some still are		 Bunratty Folk Park: not your typical stone wall.
Bunratty Folk Park: not your typical stone wall.		 Bunratty Folk Park: walled garden
Bunratty Folk Park: walled garden		 Irish fauna
Irish fauna
More Irish fauna
More Irish fauna		 Galway: our first pints in Ireland, slightly jet-lagged
Galway: our first pints in Ireland, slightly jet-lagged		 Galway: knuckles still white from my first stint driving on the wrong side of the road
Galway: knuckles still white from my first stint driving on the wrong side of the road		 Our first pub, The King's Head, Galway
Our first pub, The King's Head, Galway
Wolfe Tones Bridge, Galway
Wolfe Tones Bridge, Galway		 Galway Harbor
Galway Harbor		 Galway Harbor
Galway Harbor		 The oldest pub in Galway. Of course we had to assure the quality of their product and service!
The oldest pub in Galway. Of course we had to assure the quality of their product and service!
Next door to The Quays. We sampled here, too. Note the advertisements for the best-selling lager beer in Ireland.
Next door to The Quays. We sampled here, too. Note the advertisements for the best-selling lager beer in Ireland.		 On the road to Connemara, which reminded us of the western US in places
On the road to Connemara, which reminded us of the western US in places		 Connemara
Connemara		 Irish flora. Lisa recognized most of the plants we saw, but I was clueless.
Irish flora. Lisa recognized most of the plants we saw, but I was clueless.
Connemara, with several of The Twelve Bens in the distance. Note the little sticker on the windshield for us foreign drivers.
Connemara, with several of The Twelve Bens in the distance. Note the little sticker on the windshield for us foreign drivers.		 Connemara
Connemara		 Connemara
Connemara		 Clifden
Clifden
Connemara
Connemara		 Connemara
Connemara		 European RV
European RV		 When's the last time you saw an RV that could park in a space for a compact car?
When's the last time you saw an RV that could park in a space for a compact car?
Gaelic for Connemara National Park
Gaelic for Connemara National Park		 Connemara's all about the peat bogs
Connemara's all about the peat bogs		 The oldest known bog pine, 8600 yrs old
The oldest known bog pine, 8600 yrs old		 The hiking trail in Connemara Nat'l Park
The hiking trail in Connemara Nat'l Park
Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park: the peat was harvested here 25 years ago
Connemara National Park: the peat was harvested here 25 years ago		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park		 Kylemore Abbey, once a vacation home, then a monastic abbey, now a girls' boarding school
Kylemore Abbey, once a vacation home, then a monastic abbey, now a girls' boarding school
Price of admission was outrageous, so we just hung out in the parking lot, taking pictures
Price of admission was outrageous, so we just hung out in the parking lot, taking pictures		 Kylemore Abbey
Kylemore Abbey		 The perfect tool for carving Irish roads
The perfect tool for carving Irish roads		 The only glacial fjord in Ireland, Leenane (tide's out, obviously)
The only glacial fjord in Ireland, Leenane (tide's out, obviously)
Leenane
Leenane		 Leenane, officially the smallest village in Ireland
Leenane, officially the smallest village in Ireland		 Leenane-area flora. Rhododendren were flowering EVERYWHERE in Ireland
Leenane-area flora. Rhododendren were flowering EVERYWHERE in Ireland		 Sheep were, often grazing on the very edge of the roads. They don't get hit, so I guess that makes them smarter than deer.
Sheep were, often grazing on the very edge of the roads. They don't get hit, so I guess that makes them smarter than deer.
Mike from Carlisle, UK, on his '79 BMW R45
Mike from Carlisle, UK, on his '79 BMW R45		 The road from Leenane to Croagh Patrick. Not very wide.
The road from Leenane to Croagh Patrick. Not very wide.		 Co. Galway, north of Connemara
Co. Galway, north of Connemara		 Co. Galway, north of Connemara
Co. Galway, north of Connemara
Co. Galway, north of Connemara
Co. Galway, north of Connemara		 Co. Galway, north of Connemara. Rhodos in bloom everywhere!
Co. Galway, north of Connemara. Rhodos in bloom everywhere!		 Co. Galway, north of Connemara. Local fauna.
Co. Galway, north of Connemara. Local fauna.		 Co. Galway, north of Connemara
Co. Galway, north of Connemara
Always on the lookout for a sharp-looking BMW. This is in the carpark at Croagh Patrick.
Always on the lookout for a sharp-looking BMW. This is in the carpark at Croagh Patrick.		 The fuschia grows in great hedges
The fuschia grows in great hedges		 How the faithful do it. The really faithful do it in their bare feet!
How the faithful do it. The really faithful do it in their bare feet!		 St Patrick in the foreground, the summit of Croagh Patrick in the background. Approx 6 mi to the summit.
St Patrick in the foreground, the summit of Croagh Patrick in the background. Approx 6 mi to the summit.
From this mountain, St Patrick is believed to have banished all the snakes from Ireland.
From this mountain, St Patrick is believed to have banished all the snakes from Ireland.		 Croagh Patrick trailhead. This is the pilgrimage some do in their bare feet.
Croagh Patrick trailhead. This is the pilgrimage some do in their bare feet.		 Croagh Patrick trail
Croagh Patrick trail		 The view of Clew Bay from the base of Croagh Patrick
The view of Clew Bay from the base of Croagh Patrick
Clew Bay, the source of some mighty tasty seafood
Clew Bay, the source of some mighty tasty seafood		 The memorial to the victims of the Potato Famine is just across the road from the trailhead to Croagh Patrick
The memorial to the victims of the Potato Famine is just across the road from the trailhead to Croagh Patrick		 Here it is in Gaelic
Here it is in Gaelic		 The memorial is a sculpture of one of the coffin ships, in which millions fled the famine
The memorial is a sculpture of one of the "coffin ships", in which millions fled the famine
Famine Memorial
Famine Memorial		 Famine Memorial
Famine Memorial		 Westport, Co. Mayo
Westport, Co. Mayo		 Westport, Co. Mayo
Westport, Co. Mayo
Westport, Co. Mayo
Westport, Co. Mayo		 JW's bar, Westport, where we dined
JW's bar, Westport, where we dined		 The ubiquitous St Patrick, here in the central square in Westport.
The ubiquitous St Patrick, here in the central square in Westport.		 The personification of humility
The personification of humility
Hoban's in Westport usually has great traditional music, but there was none the night we stopped in.
Hoban's in Westport usually has great traditional music, but there was none the night we stopped in.		 Matt Molloy is the flautist for The Chieftains, and owns the pub.
Matt Molloy is the flautist for The Chieftains, and owns the pub.		 The local crowd in Matt Molloy's
The local crowd in Matt Molloy's		 Matt Molloy's Westport
Matt Molloy's Westport
Local talent
Local talent		 Matt Molloy's Westport
Matt Molloy's Westport		 Matt Molloy's, Westport
Matt Molloy's, Westport		 Matt Molloy's, Westport
Matt Molloy's, Westport
Enjoying our pints
Enjoying our pints		 Enjoying our pints
Enjoying our pints		 Matt Molloy's Westport
Matt Molloy's Westport		 Even members of the audience can take the mike
Even members of the audience can take the mike
A stirring ballad, a cappella, by a member of the audience
A stirring ballad, a cappella, by a member of the audience		 Our B&B in Westport
Our B&B in Westport		 Our B&B in Westport, slightly nicer than most places we stayed. Our rooms were always en suite, with bathroom
Our B&B in Westport, slightly nicer than most places we stayed. Our rooms were always "en suite", with bathroom		 Ashford Castle, near Cong, Co. Mayo.
Ashford Castle, near Cong, Co. Mayo.
Ashford Castle gatehouse. That's Irish sunshine falling on us.
Ashford Castle gatehouse. That's "Irish sunshine" falling on us.		 Ashford Castle was once one of the estates owned by the Guinness family. Now it's a hotel. A very nice hotel.
Ashford Castle was once one of the estates owned by the Guinness family. Now it's a hotel. A very nice hotel.		 Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle		 Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle
Not bad for a vacation home!
Not bad for a vacation home!		 The gardens and grounds of Ashford Castle
The gardens and grounds of Ashford Castle		 The gardens and grounds of Ashford Castle
The gardens and grounds of Ashford Castle		 If you've ever seen The Quiet Man, you'll recognize this cottage in Cong, Co. Mayo
If you've ever seen The Quiet Man, you'll recognize this cottage in Cong, Co. Mayo
Plaque on The Quiet Man Cottage
Plaque on The Quiet Man Cottage		 The Abbey ruins at Cong
The Abbey ruins at Cong		 The Abbey ruins at Cong
The Abbey ruins at Cong		 The Abbey ruins at Cong
The Abbey ruins at Cong
The Abbey ruins at Cong
The Abbey ruins at Cong		 The Abbey ruins at Cong
The Abbey ruins at Cong		 The Abbey ruins at Cong
The Abbey ruins at Cong		 The Abbey ruins at Cong
The Abbey ruins at Cong
Monk's Fishing House, The Abbey ruins at Cong
Monk's Fishing House, The Abbey ruins at Cong		 Monk's Fishing House
Monk's Fishing House		 A roadside pub in the middle of nowhere, south of Galway, where we stopped for lunch on the way to Quin
A roadside pub in the middle of nowhere, south of Galway, where we stopped for lunch on the way to Quin		 More Abbey ruins, these in Quin, near Ennis, Co. Clare
More Abbey ruins, these in Quin, near Ennis, Co. Clare
Evidently, it was quite a place in its day
Evidently, it was quite a place in its day		 Abbey ruins in Quin
Abbey ruins in Quin		 Quin Abbey
Quin Abbey		 Quin Abbey
Quin Abbey
Quin Abbey
Quin Abbey		 Quin Abbey
Quin Abbey		 Quin Abbey
Quin Abbey		 The main street, Quin, Co. Clare
The main street, Quin, Co. Clare
This is why navigating is a full-time job on Irish roads
This is why navigating is a full-time job on Irish roads		 The countryside near Quin
The countryside near Quin		 Countryside near Quin
Countryside near Quin		 Countryside near Quin
Countryside near Quin
Craggaunowen, a medieval tower house (fortified private home) near Quin
Craggaunowen, a medieval tower house (fortified private home) near Quin		 Craggaunowen, looking down from the parapet
Craggaunowen, looking down from the parapet		 On the grounds of Craggaunowen
On the grounds of Craggaunowen		 On the grounds of Craggaunowen
On the grounds of Craggaunowen
On the grounds of Craggaunowen
On the grounds of Craggaunowen		 Lisa's one brief turn behind the wheel
Lisa's one brief turn behind the wheel		 The very picture of concentration
The very picture of concentration		 I did most of the driving, not because Lisa was uncomfortable, but because I couldn't handle being a passenger!
I did most of the driving, not because Lisa was uncomfortable, but because I couldn't handle being a passenger!
If it's not a hedgerow, it's a stone wall whizzing past at your door handle
If it's not a hedgerow, it's a stone wall whizzing past at your door handle		 Our favorite pub in Quin, the Monk's Well
Our favorite pub in Quin, the Monk's Well		 Quin Abbey by night, walking home from the pub. Note dusk still visible in western sky at 11:00 p.m.
Quin Abbey by night, walking home from the pub. Note dusk still visible in western sky at 11:00 p.m.		 Quin Abbey by night
Quin Abbey by night
On the way to the Burren
On the way to the Burren		 If we weren't dodging sheep or stone walls, it was motorcoaches
If we weren't dodging sheep or stone walls, it was motorcoaches		 Ruins near Kilfenora, on the edge of the Burren, Co. Claire
Ruins near Kilfenora, on the edge of the Burren, Co. Claire		 Ruins near Kilfenora
Ruins near Kilfenora
Driving into the Burren, a limestone deposit covering hundreds of square miles in northwest Co. Clare
Driving into the Burren, a limestone deposit covering hundreds of square miles in northwest Co. Clare		 This about sums up the Burren
This about sums up the Burren		 Color among all the gray stone
Color among all the gray stone		 Burren countryside
Burren countryside
Veal on the hoof :-)
Veal on the hoof :-)		 Remnants of the outer wall of some prehistoric stone fort with an unpronouncable name
Remnants of the outer wall of some prehistoric stone fort with an unpronouncable name		 Stone fort in the Burren
Stone fort in the Burren		 The Burren
The Burren
Unusual stone wall with the stones laid upright instead of flat. Why doesn't it tip over?
Unusual stone wall with the stones laid upright instead of flat. Why doesn't it tip over?		 Stone fort from the outside
Stone fort from the outside		 One thing Ireland will never run out of...rocks!
One thing Ireland will never run out of...rocks!		 Terraced hillside in the distance, shaped by glaciers
Terraced hillside in the distance, shaped by glaciers
Rocks, rocks, and more rocks. The limestone deposits of the Burren are up to 2500 ft deep
Rocks, rocks, and more rocks. The limestone deposits of the Burren are up to 2500 ft deep		 The limestone is so pourous it won't hold surface water, so there are no lakes or streams above ground
The limestone is so pourous it won't hold surface water, so there are no lakes or streams above ground		 The Burren
The Burren		 Ballyvaughan, on Galway Bay
Ballyvaughan, on Galway Bay
Ballyvaughan, on Galway Bay
Ballyvaughan, on Galway Bay		 Irish road sign humor: Caution! Amphibious vehicles only beyond this point!
Irish road sign humor: "Caution! Amphibious vehicles only beyond this point!"		 Monk's, where we had lunch in Ballyvaughan
Monk's, where we had lunch in Ballyvaughan		 Local fauna challenging us to a game of chase
Local fauna challenging us to a game of chase
(Modern) thatched houses in Ballyvaughan
(Modern) thatched houses in Ballyvaughan		 Coastal road from Ballyvaughan to Doolin, Co. Clare
Coastal road from Ballyvaughan to Doolin, Co. Clare		 Roadside wildflowers
Roadside wildflowers		 Roadside wildflowers
Roadside wildflowers
Roadside wildflowers
Roadside wildflowers		 Roadside wildflowers
Roadside wildflowers		 The coast near Doolin, Co. Clare
The coast near Doolin, Co. Clare		 Coastal road, Co. Clare
Coastal road, Co. Clare
Trailer campers near the beach
Trailer campers near the beach		 On the coast near Doolin
On the coast near Doolin		 On the coast near Doolin
On the coast near Doolin		 On the coast near Doolin
On the coast near Doolin
A typical school, overlooking the coast. I wonder if they need a school counselor...?
A typical school, overlooking the coast. I wonder if they need a school counselor...?		 I'm guessing they don't get much outdoor recess from November to April.
I'm guessing they don't get much outdoor recess from November to April.		 Cattle crossing the road bring us to a brief halt
Cattle crossing the road bring us to a brief halt		 Animal husbandry seems to be the predominant form of agriculture in Ireland.
Animal husbandry seems to be the predominant form of agriculture in Ireland.
The Cliffs of Moher in the distance
The Cliffs of Moher in the distance		 The Cliffs of Moher, 600 feet high
The Cliffs of Moher, 600 feet high		 Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher		 Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher		 Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher		 Do we really need a sign advising us that falling off the cliff is prohibited?!
Do we really need a sign advising us that falling off the cliff is prohibited?!		 Apparently we do.
Apparently we do.
Cliffs of Moher. You can detect, from Lisa's expression, that the wind is blowing about 40 mph at the moment.
Cliffs of Moher. You can detect, from Lisa's expression, that the wind is blowing about 40 mph at the moment.		 Back to Quin for a second night. This is the our favorite pub again, The Monk's Well
Back to Quin for a second night. This is the our favorite pub again, The Monk's Well		 The bartender, Dermot, was from Killarney, our next stop, and he steered us to all the best things to see in the area.
The bartender, Dermot, was from Killarney, our next stop, and he steered us to all the best things to see in the area.		 A water tower cleverly disguised as a medieval fortress tower
A water tower cleverly disguised as a medieval fortress tower
Ivy-covered houses in Quin
Ivy-covered houses in Quin		 Music in the pubs often involves a bit of step-dancing too.
Music in the pubs often involves a bit of step-dancing too.		 Clouds and rain for our drive to Dingle
Clouds and rain for our drive to Dingle		 Clouds and rain for our drive to Dingle
Clouds and rain for our drive to Dingle
The N21 on the way to Dingle. It was the only time we hit 100 kph (62 mph) on the whole trip.
The N21 on the way to Dingle. It was the only time we hit 100 kph (62 mph) on the whole trip.		 Ireland's not the place to be in a big rush.
Ireland's not the place to be in a big rush.		 Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle
Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle		 Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle
Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle
Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle
Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle		 Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle
Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle		 Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle
Co. Kerry coutryside, on the way to Dingle		 This weather is what the Irish call a soft day.
This weather is what the Irish call "a soft day."
The Dingle coast
The Dingle coast		 Look! More stones!
Look! More stones!		 A beehive house on the Dingle peninsula. It's amazing places like this haven't fallen in in the last 1000 years.
A "beehive house" on the Dingle peninsula. It's amazing places like this haven't fallen in in the last 1000 years.		 The beehive house and grounds
The beehive house and grounds
The beehive house and grounds
The beehive house and grounds		 The beehive house and grounds
The beehive house and grounds		 The view from the beehive house of Dingle Bay
The view from the beehive house of Dingle Bay		 Dingle-area fauna
Dingle-area fauna
Believe it or not, the loop around the Dingle peninsula is now a two-way road! Luckily, we didn't meet any tour buses.
Believe it or not, the loop around the Dingle peninsula is now a two-way road! Luckily, we didn't meet any tour buses.		 The Blasket Islands, western-most point in Europe, off Slea Head, Dingle
The Blasket Islands, western-most point in Europe, off Slea Head, Dingle		 It's a long way down from the coastal road and not a very soft landing, but we tried not to think of that.
It's a long way down from the coastal road and not a very soft landing, but we tried not to think of that.		 The Blasket Islands
The Blasket Islands
As the Irish quip, the next parish to the west is Boston. :-)
As the Irish quip, the next parish to the west is Boston. :-)		 Slea Head, Dingle peninsula
Slea Head, Dingle peninsula		 Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula		 Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula		 Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula		 More Dingle-area fauna
More Dingle-area fauna		 Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula (Look! More stones!)
Dingle peninsula (Look! More stones!)		 Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula		 Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula		 Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula		 Sybil Point, Dingle peninsula
Sybil Point, Dingle peninsula		 Dingle peninsula
Dingle peninsula		 The beach at Inch, Dingle peninsula, looking across Dingle Bay at the Ring of Kerry
The beach at Inch, Dingle peninsula, looking across Dingle Bay at the Ring of Kerry
Inch Beach
Inch Beach		 Inch Beach
Inch Beach		 Inch Beach
Inch Beach		 Inch Beach
Inch Beach
Killarney, Co. Kerry. Lisa finds her (maiden-)namesake.
Killarney, Co. Kerry. Lisa finds her (maiden-)namesake.		 Typical of the mews off High St in Killarney. Some residential, some commercial.
Typical of the mews off High St in Killarney. Some residential, some commercial.		 Gateway to the Ring of Kerry, Lisa correctly observed that Killarney has lost the battle with the plastic leprechaun.
Gateway to the Ring of Kerry, Lisa correctly observed that Killarney has lost the battle with the plastic leprechaun.		 We saw this building style--stone with brick trim--several places and really liked it.
We saw this building style--stone with brick trim--several places and really liked it.
Hannigan's pub, Killarney. It must be time for a pint.
Hannigan's pub, Killarney. It must be time for a pint.		 Audience participation is encouraged by pub musicians. Note: holding a pint doesn't always improve one's singing.
Audience participation is encouraged by pub musicians. Note: holding a pint doesn't always improve one's singing.		 You're probably wondering why I photographed a condom dispenser in the gents'...
You're probably wondering why I photographed a condom dispenser in the gents'...		 If you can only have one vending machine in a restroom, it should have it all...candy...gum...mints...condoms...no soft drinks?
If you can only have one vending machine in a restroom, it should have it all...candy...gum...mints...condoms...no soft drinks?
More Buckley's in Killarney
More Buckley's in Killarney		 O'Connors, Killarney, where we caught a traditional music session (impromptu) going in the back of the pub.
O'Connors, Killarney, where we caught a traditional music session (impromptu) going in the back of the pub.		 Our B&B in Killarney, a short walk from the town center down Muckross Rd
Our B&B in Killarney, a short walk from the town center down Muckross Rd		 One of the neighbors leaning over the fence
One of the neighbors leaning over the fence
Purple Mtn overlooking Lough (Lake) Leane, Killarney National Park
Purple Mtn overlooking Lough (Lake) Leane, Killarney National Park		 Killarney National Park, the largest NP in Ireland
Killarney National Park, the largest NP in Ireland		 Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks (mtns) in the distance
Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks (mtns) in the distance		 Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park		 Killarney National Park. Those are sheets of rains blowing past.
Killarney National Park. Those are sheets of rains blowing past.		 Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park		 Ladies' View, Killarney National Park
Ladies' View, Killarney National Park
Searching in vain for old BMWs, David decides haul out the Airheads flag for a pic anyway
Searching in vain for old BMWs, David decides haul out the Airheads flag for a pic anyway		 Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park		 Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park		 Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park
Torc Falls, Killarney National Park
Torc Falls, Killarney National Park		 A rhododendren forest the size of a warehouse
A rhododendren forest the size of a warehouse		 The foliage was so dense it was pitch dark beneath.
The foliage was so dense it was pitch dark beneath.		 Local flora
Local flora
Another massive rhodo hedge, two stories tall
Another massive rhodo hedge, two stories tall		 Signs are mostly bilingual. The government subsidizes the preservation of Gaelic culture and language.
Signs are mostly bilingual. The government subsidizes the preservation of Gaelic culture and language.		 On the grounds of Muckross House, a 19th Century manor home near Killarney. Built in 1843, it has 91 rooms.
On the grounds of Muckross House, a 19th Century manor home near Killarney. Built in 1843, it has 91 rooms.		 Queen Victoria visited, staying two nights. The owner spent 6 years preparing for her visit, and later went bankrupt.
Queen Victoria visited, staying two nights. The owner spent 6 years preparing for her visit, and later went bankrupt.
Muckross House
Muckross House		 Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens		 Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens		 Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens		 Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens		 Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens		 Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens		 Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens		 Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens		 Muckross House gardens
Muckross House gardens
Co. Kerry countryside, this time in the sunshine.
Co. Kerry countryside, this time in the sunshine.		 Co. Kerry countryside
Co. Kerry countryside		 Co. Kerry countryside
Co. Kerry countryside		 Co. Kerry countryside
Co. Kerry countryside
Co. Kerry countryside
Co. Kerry countryside		 multi-plex cottages in Adare, Co. Limerick
multi-plex cottages in Adare, Co. Limerick		 Cute cottages in Adare
Cute cottages in Adare		 Sean Collins' pub, Adare
Sean Collins' pub, Adare
Katie would have insisted we eat here, if she had been along.
Katie would have insisted we eat here, if she had been along.		 The famous thatched cottages of Adare.
The famous thatched cottages of Adare.		 Thatched cottages in Adare
Thatched cottages in Adare		 Thatched cottages in Adare
Thatched cottages in Adare
Thatched cottages in Adare
Thatched cottages in Adare		 The Garda (police) station, Adare
The Garda (police) station, Adare		 All Garda stations are identified by this lamp; otherwise, they pretty much blend into the rest of the town.
All Garda stations are identified by this lamp; otherwise, they pretty much blend into the rest of the town.		 Another Collins' pub in Adare, where we had a late dinner. It's about 9:30 p.m. in this picture
Another Collins' pub in Adare, where we had a late dinner. It's about 9:30 p.m. in this picture
The main street in Adare
The main street in Adare		 Our B&B outside Adare, the morning we departed. So long, Ireland! We had a GREAT time!
Our B&B outside Adare, the morning we departed. So long, Ireland! We had a GREAT time!

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peter mohan 06-Jan-2008 19:28
Hi,
I enjoyed your pics, a great advertisement for the country, and lots of soft rain as well!
Good to see the Mohan name alive and well in the US.
Best regards,

Peter Mohan
Kevin Mohan 20-Nov-2007 17:46
My wife and I are going to Ireland next year, looks like fun.
Guest 16-Mar-2007 17:10
Dave & Lisa, Happy Belated Anniversary to you both. Thanks for sharing your personal photos. They are amazing! Sharon L, Paradise Elem.
Guest 28-Jun-2006 17:00
Congrats on 20 years. We just celebrated 25! Looks like a great vacation. A friend of ours is going to Scotland this summer on a motorcycle trip. What a life.
Jim and Angie
Guest 28-Jun-2006 12:53
Congrat's on the 20 yr.... Lisa deserves a MEDAL.... HAHA. Thanks for sharing the pic's.

Anita & Sonny
Carol 27-Jun-2006 13:55
Sure does bring back a lot of memoies. It is such a great country. You really showed
the size of the small roads. Hard to explain them back in the U.S. We are so glad you
had such a great time. You need to go back on your 25th anniversary! Thanks for the
memories.

Carol & Claude
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