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
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Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 24- Inisheer
Day 24: Inisheer I had originally planned to stay in my previous destination, Kinvara, for nine days. However, I'm glad I didn't, because as lovely as Kinvara is, it is a small village, and six days was plenty to experience all the village had to offer. Whilst still in Galway, I canceled the last three… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 24- Inisheer
Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 21- The Fairy Woods
Day 21: The Fairy Woods Located in Cloonasee – the meadow of the fairies – the Burren Nature Sanctuary is located just outside the village of Kinvara in County Galway, along the Wild Atlantic Way. The sanctuary has many features along it's interactive walk, however my favourite area was the fairy woods. I was lucky… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 21- The Fairy Woods
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