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The TC Goes To Glendalough for summer break...
16/08/2012 00:03
All participants in the TC go to Glendalough for a week in the summer break.... a huge feat for all and until today weather was beautiful... and the wet weather set it with hurricane force winds.... and can it RAIN here!! I am back in Dublin to do some research for a coupla days - and glad...
Belfast weekend
04/08/2012 22:06
We headed off to Belfast to visit friends of Mikes - Joan McCann and family. It was a lovely trip and good to catchup with these warm, lovely people who make you feel like a million dollars just by being in their company. Spent the night after a Belfast pub night out and then headed...
Moved into House
02/08/2012 21:52
Dublin has been very kind to us, learning the bus/train system has been challenging as we couldnt get a car as they wouldnt insure anyone who has not been here 12 months. So we have been finally enjoying the bus travel. Moved into the house for the duration of our time on 1st...
Work commenced ... photos ceased
29/07/2012 18:27
Evening all... it is Sunday evening. Had a big learning curve this week with work, buses and travel in this small, dense Dublin city. We did have every intention of buying car but not able to now, due to the insurance costing so much and having to take it out for a year.... so, decided not to...
Dublins Fair city
19/07/2012 17:55
Have spent much time trying to buy car..and every insurance company has strict prohibitions on international travellers unless we have lived here 12 months- we are unable to manage this!!! So, we are now going to bus/train/walk everywhere for the first leg of this adventure.
Have met...
Work start put off til Monday!
18/07/2012 10:02
Arrived back to Dublin from westcoast via Ennis (McLean territory).... it is sooo beautiful also and can see so many familiar facial/body features of our families!!!! when wandering the tiny cobble streets of Ennis!!! Think its the spuds that did it. They are so full of flavour over...
Aran Island Ferry Trip
16/07/2012 19:39
Monday - caught Ferry to Aran Islands - Booked on line last night. OMG.... rain, fog, squalls, wind.... it was all happening. I was thinking that the trip would be cancelled. But NO... it was going ahead and away we went. The drive down to Doolin (20mins away from Lahinch)was slow due to...
Website launched
16/07/2012 18:23
Our new blog for our 3 months Irish Escapade has started today.
I have commenced this webpage to fill you in on our travels, experiences and life for 3 months in Ireland. I have very much appreciated other people filling me in on their stories, travels etc., and hope you enjoy...
Cliffs of Moher
15/07/2012 07:30
Sunday: Cliffs of Moher.... so beautiful this land, makes one cry with the majesty of the place... more rest now.
Great jumpers purchased by local Arann Island knitters - ahhhhhh gotta love this craft! Great bargain was had here.
More rest, trying to get all the mobiles/computer...
West Coast here we come!
14/07/2012 19:24
Saturday: Its a long long way from Clare to here.....
Had a great B&B host Bernadette... who welcomed us so warmly after we arrived. helped us with our next accommodation and will return to her after County Clare sanity trip for rest n beauty.
Left for County Clare at...