Janet and Erin’s visit!
We got to enjoy a few days with Aunt Janet and Erin in April. Short, sweet and loads of fun. It was especially nice since it was so close to Erin’s wedding day.
We toured Dublin a bit, shared some pints and vitals, drove to Galway, and county Clare where we explored the the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and more, heard trad music, took in more incredible sights even some posing cows, savored banoffee pie with carmel sauce and of course had plenty of laughter!
Janet and Erin at Trinity College!
Checking out the sparkly lights at Powerscourt Centre
Love this shot! Browsing around before heading to dinner at our favorite gastropub, L. Mulligan Grocer!
Off to the west… Rain…well, of course!
First stop Galway, a quick meander around and a stop for food. Erin even found something special for Kevin, her kitty.
Erin finds a souvenir for Kevin
Roaming around Galway
Namesake music store in Galway
En route we pass a castle; we stop and take a closer look…
The castle
Since our hotel was on the way, we decided to check-in and drop our bags off before visiting the Cliffs Moher and Doolin.
Cliffs of Moher- (southwestern edge of the Burren region, County Clare)
Feeling the wind & loving the views-
Family shot at the Cliffs
As usual we love the Irish signage; Erin got a kick out of them as well.
Taking in the view… trying
Emmie testing out the wind.
We drive through Doolin-and consider returning later for drinks and music at Gus O’Conners… though wanting to avoid driving we asked our hotel owner, and she recommended a pub down the hill to hear some trad music. We liked this idea, so Scott would not have to drive. After a lovely dinner at our hotel, we took her advice and strolled down the hill. Fantastic!
The Roadside Tavern
Roadside Tavern
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Guinness- it’s everywhere.
Searching for some Celtic Crosses
Celtic Crosses
On our way to the Portal Tomb, Poulnabrone, which we referred to as the Table we spot more ruins and a field of cows who seemed to be accustomed to passer-byes almost posing for us and anyone else interested.
Posing cows- We wondered what they were thinking.
We imagined the cows were laughing at us as we snapped their photos!
The cows seemed to line up for a photo so naturally.
ruins beside the field of cows
On to the moon…
Burial sight and tomb from almost 6000 years ago…The rocks surrounding the Portal Tomb made us feel like we were on the moon.
Poulnabrone, The Portal Tomb
Fast… view…due to the crazy wind
What next… dinner in Limerick and back to Dublin.
We had the top floor to ourselves… more room for silliness!
Fan of the banoffee pie and carmel sauce- all of us were, actually!
Gorgeous last day in Dublin! A fantastic visit.
St. Stephen’s Green
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