Eastern Shore
https://www.harbourinn.com/
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland
Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland
Where the Waldrons are from.
Map
Wikipedia
Web site
Friary Map
The Abbey Walk
St. Patrick's Map
Where the Waldrons are from.
Map
Wikipedia
Web site
Friary Map
The Abbey Walk
St. Patrick's Map
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Grange Stone Circle Lough Gur
Grange Stone Circle Lough Gur
Map
Wikipedia
Web site
It is the largest standing stone circle in Ireland, 150 feet in diameter and enclosed by 113 standing stones. The largest stone is Rannach Chruim Duibh (Crom Dubh’s Division) and is over 13 feet high and weighs 40 tons. The entrance stones are matched by a pair of equally impressive slabs on the southwest side, whose tops slope down towards each other to form a v-shape.
A short distance to the north-north east of the main stone circle, is a second smaller circle, also constructed of large stones. To the north of this is a large leaning standing stone.
Reviews
Surprisingly easy to find, has parking on both sides of the road and is free to enter and enjoy. They ask for a donation to help maintain the fence.
The circle is complete, there are stones or stone remnants at every point. It’s a cool and calming thing to see.
We are happy we made the stop. The Lough Gur heritage Centre is 5 minutes down the road.
Wikipedia
Web site
It is the largest standing stone circle in Ireland, 150 feet in diameter and enclosed by 113 standing stones. The largest stone is Rannach Chruim Duibh (Crom Dubh’s Division) and is over 13 feet high and weighs 40 tons. The entrance stones are matched by a pair of equally impressive slabs on the southwest side, whose tops slope down towards each other to form a v-shape.
A short distance to the north-north east of the main stone circle, is a second smaller circle, also constructed of large stones. To the north of this is a large leaning standing stone.
Reviews
Surprisingly easy to find, has parking on both sides of the road and is free to enter and enjoy. They ask for a donation to help maintain the fence.
The circle is complete, there are stones or stone remnants at every point. It’s a cool and calming thing to see.
We are happy we made the stop. The Lough Gur heritage Centre is 5 minutes down the road.
Dublin Hotels
Galway Hotels
Jurys Inn Galway
Quay Street, Galway H91 E8D7, Ireland
Phone +353 91 566444
Email
Map
Web site
Reviews
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Kentfield, Bushypark, Galway City, Co. Galway, H91 XD8K, Ireland
Phone +353 91 519 600
Email
Map
Web site
Reviews
Falconry would be suitable for the 10 year old with adult supervision and the price is €75 per adult and €50 per child.
Our suites would also have a couch bed, we could offer two rooms interconnecting which would be a king room and twin room with an interconnecting door.
The House Hotel
Spanish Parade, Galway, Ireland
Phone +353 1800 500 600
Web site
Reviews
Phone +353 91 566444
Map
Web site
Reviews
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Phone +353 91 519 600
Map
Web site
Reviews
Falconry would be suitable for the 10 year old with adult supervision and the price is €75 per adult and €50 per child.
Our suites would also have a couch bed, we could offer two rooms interconnecting which would be a king room and twin room with an interconnecting door.
The House Hotel
Phone +353 1800 500 600
Web site
Reviews
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Garnish island
Garnish island
Wikipedia
Web site
Map
Reviews
Fantastic day trip from nearby Bantry. The island itself is wonderful, all sorts of hidden corners and surprises, and the gardens themselves are truly impressive. The cafe was also quite good for pastries and snacks. The boat ride over is a nice, short trip; you see seals along the way and it's very sweet. My one complaint is that the tours of the house seem somewhat hard to access, they only accept ten people at a time, and there's a long delay between tours, so chances are you won't get in. Not sure if it's worth it or not, though. We certainly had a great visit without seeing the house; fun for kids, too
From John's cousin
Web site
Map
Reviews
Fantastic day trip from nearby Bantry. The island itself is wonderful, all sorts of hidden corners and surprises, and the gardens themselves are truly impressive. The cafe was also quite good for pastries and snacks. The boat ride over is a nice, short trip; you see seals along the way and it's very sweet. My one complaint is that the tours of the house seem somewhat hard to access, they only accept ten people at a time, and there's a long delay between tours, so chances are you won't get in. Not sure if it's worth it or not, though. We certainly had a great visit without seeing the house; fun for kids, too
From John's cousin
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral - 200 ft high bell tower, King Henry II had Thomas Becket killed
Stour River cruise (like gondolas of Venice) - very clear water
Butchery Lane - building jut out on each floor
Buttermarket - originally dairy market
Stour River cruise (like gondolas of Venice) - very clear water
Butchery Lane - building jut out on each floor
Buttermarket - originally dairy market
Battle
Battle of Hastings in October 14, 1066
In Normandy Bayeux Tapestry tells the story. Harold and William Duke of Normandy. Harold killed by an arrow in the eye.
William the Conqueror built the Tower of London.
In Normandy Bayeux Tapestry tells the story. Harold and William Duke of Normandy. Harold killed by an arrow in the eye.
William the Conqueror built the Tower of London.
Beachy Head
Cliffs called "Seven Sisters"
Birling Gap - visitors center, access to the beach, tide pools
Village of East Dean
Birling Gap - visitors center, access to the beach, tide pools
Village of East Dean
Portsmouth
Home of Royal Navy
Cathedral was used as a reference by Nazi bombers
Dockyard - Mary Rose sank in 1545
Cathedral was used as a reference by Nazi bombers
Dockyard - Mary Rose sank in 1545
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Chagford
English village feel
Dartmoor national park - wild ponies
Scorhill Stone Circle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorhill
Dartmoor national park - wild ponies
Scorhill Stone Circle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorhill
Penwith Peninsula
Extreme western tip of Cornwall
30 mile loop
Southwest Coast Path
Lamorna Cove - favorite for smugglers
Penberth Cove - capstan
Stone circles
Porthcurno - Nice sand beach, telegraph station, open-air Minack Theatre
Mousehole - Rock pool for children to play in
30 mile loop
Southwest Coast Path
Lamorna Cove - favorite for smugglers
Penberth Cove - capstan
Stone circles
Porthcurno - Nice sand beach, telegraph station, open-air Minack Theatre
Mousehole - Rock pool for children to play in
Cape Cornwall
Cape Cornwall is just a few miles away from Land's End.
Pasty - steak, onions, potatoes
Pasty - steak, onions, potatoes
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