Articles tagged with "destinations"
Avast, ye scurvy dogs!
By Seán | September 19th, 2007 |
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Yarrr! Today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Tis due to Dave Barry (sure I usedta be readin’ him when I was moored up stateside) that this day be... [Read this entry]
The Giant’s Causeway
By Seán | November 18th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Okay, so when modern man discovered the bizarre, meticulous rock formations at the Giant’s Causeway there were serious theories floated by learned men that the shoreline was man-made.
No wonder... [Read this entry]
The Rock of Cashel
By Seán | October 5th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
A bristling fist of stone rising strikingly from the surrounding plains, the Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s most distinctive landmarks.
One of the ancient celtic strongholds, Cashel rivaled... [Read this entry]
Off to Cork!
By Seán | October 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Well, tomorrow we’re off for a week to Cork and Kinsale.
I’ll be doing my best to keep the blog up on the road. Unlike a few years ago, internet... [Read this entry]
an spailpíni ifteach sa Sean’s Bar
By Seán | October 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
I was in Sean’s Bar recently and met up with the three strangely dressed people pictured above. They are travelling journeymen from Germany following an ancient tradition wherein apprentices to... [Read this entry]
Brideswell Session
By Seán | September 29th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Last night was the fabulous Brideswell traditional Irish music session. This session is, quite possibly, the best traditional session in the midlands.
I almost didn’t go, but then I reflected... [Read this entry]
Irish hot air balloon championships
By Seán | September 25th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
This week the Irish hot air balloon championships are being held in Athlone. I awoke this morning to the unmistakeable sound of balloon torches being fired. Rushing out of the... [Read this entry]
The magical French Market
By Seán | September 22nd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
It always arrives unexpectedly.
I remember the first year. I awoke to a heavy fog - so heavy you couldn’t see 20 feet ahead of you. I headed up along... [Read this entry]
The Biggest Crane in Ireland
By Seán | September 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Above is a view from the top of the largest crane in Ireland. What is that charming little riverside town, you may ask? Well I’m glad you’ve asked, oh blog... [Read this entry]
The Shack Session
By Seán | September 20th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
It was another Tuesday and the Shack was the place to be.
Paddy had recently returned from a sojourn in France and offered yours truly a lift out Shack-wase for... [Read this entry]
