Sunday, September 13, 2015

Scenes From our Travels in Ireland

We began our trip in Dublin where one of the most poignant places we visited was Kilmainham Goal (jail). This was the site of the execution of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916 and the Civil War of 1922/23. You learn a lot of Irish history here and also a lot about how violent the past was and that the English were not the only ones killing Irish men. 

Our last night in Dublin we enjoyed an evening of food, song and dancing called The Irish House Party.

From there we drove into Meath and then to Cavan where we stayed the night in Virginia. Here are just a taste of the things we saw and enjoyed. 

The Irish House Party

Memorial to those executed in the Easter Rising.

Lough Romar in Virginia, Cavan a lovely spot for a hotel

A scone and a spot of tea at the Mason's Apron in Virginia

Stone in the cemetery at St. Kilian's in Mullagh


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  1. Sheila BrownSeptember 15, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Ireland is one place I have always wanted to visit. It sounds like you had a wonderful time and I enjoyed your pictures!

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    1. Isabelle EstevesJanuary 21, 2016 at 4:40 AM

      Thank you Sheila, it is quite a magical place to visit.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    I always enjoy your sights there's soo many pics.
    Thanks

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    1. Isabelle EstevesNovember 1, 2018 at 7:19 AM

      Thank you, I tend to take loads of photos, more coming up from trip to Ireland in November.

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