Monthly Archives: June 2011

Sligo Update

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Paul

We have been exploring the Sligo area as well as doing some painting. Yesterday we visited Sligo Abbey, the only monestary in Ireland not destroyed by the British during the disolution of monasteries. It was occupied by monks until the … Continue reading →

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Rock-A-Doon Lodge

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Paul

I’m sitting here in our stone lodge with a peat fire smoldering in the stove. The persistent acrid smell of burning peat has become familiar. I’m hopeful that our landlord will allow me to accompany him to the bog to … Continue reading →

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Our New Irish Home

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Paul

We arrived in our new Irish home last evening after a long day’s drive in rain and fog through County Clare’s ancient Burren and County Mayo to Lough Key in County Roscommon. Near the Burren we stopped at Dysert O’Dea … Continue reading →

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Longing for Skellig . . .

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jean

I am really going to miss the Dingle peninsula and particularly the area where we’ve been staying. It truly feels like home. I could see staying here for an extended time, were it possible. Of course I would like all … Continue reading →

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Last Post From Dingle

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Paul

Alas, all good things must come to an end. Tomorrow we leave Dingle and head to Sligo. Tonight we are enjoying our last visit to Tigh TP pub. Fish and chips and a pint. 😉 Today it has stormed all … Continue reading →

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St. Brendan’s Creek

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Paul

According to legend and medieval manuscripts St. Brendan was born in 484 A.D. Around the year 535 he decided to bring the Gospel to the “unknown continent to the west.” This raises the question that if it was unknown what … Continue reading →

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Art . . .

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jean

A preliminary sketch for a portrait, and a new painting which may or may not be done . . . decisions, decisions . . .

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An Spud-Off Mor

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jean

‘Do you think you have the best spuds in West Kerry?’ the poster asks. Well then contact Angus for more details. The only requirements being that you have to have grown the potato yourself and it has to have been … Continue reading →

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Spud Taste 0ff

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Paul

As I write this we are sitting in our local pub, Tigh TP, for the annual spud taste off. This competition among local spud growers is lots of fun and a good excuse to spend some time in the pubs. … Continue reading →

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Blasket Island Experience

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jean

I thought I might get seasick on the ferry (small fishing boat) but I was so fascinated by the waves that it didn’t happen, even on the way back when the seas were as rough as the little boat we … Continue reading →

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