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Ahhhh, this is the weekend that all those Irishmen come out and say, “Top of the morning to ya” as they go about their daily doings. As I prep some Shephards Pie to share with friends in the Irish tradition, I think about some of the places I’ve been in Ireland. Happy...
by Sheryl Jurries, Guest Blogger As I was wandering around our local senior center, I spotted a travel flyer drumming up interest in a “Discover Ireland” tour. “Well,” I thought, “that sounds like something I need to do.” Next thing I knew, I was on a tour bus with folks from 3 countries set to...
I admit it. I’m a Castle-a-Day kind of girl. I love castles, ever since my first trip overseas when I was a newly-wed. My college sweetheart and I took our wedding present money and went to Europe on the “Europe on $5 to $10 a day” program. Folks my age will remember that book. We...
Riding along the Wild Atlantic Way of the Northern part of Ireland is just that…….WILD. Like Really wild at times. Wonderful. Gorgeous. Yes, sometimes the coast is sunny with glorious blue sky. Other times the gray sky hangs low, pregnant with clouds. The blustery wind can make it...
Last week I had a chance to visit Ireland in Chicago. Spending a couple of hours at the The Institute of Art’s exhibit “Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design 1690-1840” was like taking a wee trip to the Emerald Isle. Now I’d rather go to the real Emerald Isle, but this exhibit was a […]
St. Patrick’s Day is coming……an Irish holiday that has become a Hallmark Moment. While annoying, I don’t care. It makes me think of all the lovely times I had in this charming country seeing the sights, hanging out in pubs and enjoying the vibrant green landscape. Since I am not able...
Tower Castles or Tall Houses as they are sometimes called, dot the landscape of Ireland. Left to ruin, they are an eerie reminder of clans and medieval life on the Emerald Isle. I think they are fascinating. Three or more stories tall, they have a their characteristic compact...
It is St. Patrick’s Day and I can’t help but remember spending a few days at Ashford Castle in Cong, Ireland. From our window at the Castle, I could see a moat, the steel gray stone tower and battlements and know that the 13th century building was once a true castle—a retreat to keep one […]