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Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 31- Saint Nahi’s Church & Central Mental Hospital
Wow, I can't believe I have come to the end of my marathon 31-day blogging effort! I have absolutely adored reliving my 2017 trip through this series of blog posts. I hope you have enjoyed coming along on the ride with me, and that you have learned all about Ireland through pictures! For my final… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 31- Saint Nahi’s Church & Central Mental Hospital
Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 29- Grikes
Day 29: Grikes The terrain of the island of Inisheer is composed of limestone pavements with crisscrossing cracks known as "grikes", leaving isolated rocks called "clints". Quite unsteady under foot, so a good set of walking shoes is needed. Such a quiet, unspoilt spot, with occasional offshore seal spotting!
Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 27- Stone Walls
Day 27: Stone Walls The stone walls really are of the most impressive and peculiar sights on Inis Óirr. The criss-cross walls define the farmers fields, and collectively add up to thousands of miles. I had walked up to O'Brien's Castle only to find the grounds closed off to visitors (being March it was still… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 27- Stone Walls
Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Photos: Day 26- O’Brien’s Castle
Day 26: O'Brien's Castle The Castle oversees Inisheer from one of the highest points of the island, with views of the beach, pier, and ruins below. This castle is thought to have been built in 14th century making it one of the oldest ruins on the Aran Islands. It would pre-date the other ruins in… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Photos: Day 26- O’Brien’s Castle
Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 25- Teampall Chaomhán
Day 25: Teampall Chaomhán St Cavan's Church (also "St Kevin's Church", Irish: Teampall Chaomhán) is a ruined church, built in the 10th century, at the location of the saint's grave. The entrance is now below ground level, as the church was nearly buried by drifting sands; it has now been excavated and is kept clear of sand by… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 25- Teampall Chaomhán
Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 23- Dunguaire Castle
Day 23: Dunguaire Castle Dunguaire Castle (Irish: Dún Guaire) is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, near Kinvara. The name derives from the Dun of King Guaire, the legendary king of Connacht. The castle's 75-foot (23 m) tower and its defensive wall have been restored, and the grounds are open to tourists during… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 23- Dunguaire Castle
Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 22- Kinvara Bay
Day 22: Kinvara Bay Before gas and electricity came to Kinvara, turf was the main fuel used for cooking and heating. The majestic Galway Hookers sailed between Connemara and Kinvara laden with this fuel as the Kinvara area had no bogs ( a type of wetland). Kinvara in turn filled the hookers with grain and… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 22- Kinvara Bay
Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 19- Lost In Kinvara
I spent six days in the small village of Kinvara doing research for my main characters childhood homes. Kinvara is small, but I managed to get lost more than once. My Airbnb host had suggested a nice walk to do which would take me from the main street of town in a loop down past… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 19- Lost In Kinvara
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