Category Archives: Travel

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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Blasket Island Photos and a New Painting

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Paul

Here are a few photos from our trip to Great Blasket Island yesterday. Jean will be posting some of hers as well. A few explanations: black-faced sheep are used for meat, not wool. Their wool is too kinky and stiff … Continue reading →

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Ireland . . .

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jean

If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute and it will be different. I’ve never been a place where that is so true. It’s so changeable that it’s difficult to get a good exposure on photos. You set the … Continue reading →

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County Clare and the Cliffs of Moher

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Paul

On Friday we drove and ferried to County Clare. A drive across the county brought us to the Cliffs of Moher. These cliffs rise about 800 feet from the sea and are lauded by all the tourist books. It would … Continue reading →

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