What to do in Youghal on a rainy day
Before you get to Youghal, it’s advisable to learn it doesn’t rhyme with frugal. This will reduce your chances of being mocked as a clueless Canadian.…
Waiting for the storm
Emma met our bus at Youghal Post Office on Thursday afternoon, October 11. “There’s a big storm coming tonight,” she said. Callum was due to arrive…
I am of Ireland … and Dubai?
This post didn’t go in the direction I intended. But I should be used to that. Unexpected but rewarding detours are part of my Irish experience,…
Limerick: A city for pigeons
A pigeon in Limerick City Hopped through a café door quickly The patrons ignored him Which lit’rally floored him For he had expected some pity. No…
Not the only gays in the Irish village!
County Clare, Ireland. Saturday, October 6 plan: 1. Ride the 350 bus to the Cliffs of Moher. 2. Enjoy spectacular views along the Wild Atlantic Way.…
You can’t walk it, and other myths of Irish travel
Myth #1: “You can’t walk it!” We loved asking local people for directions in Ireland. Nine times out of a dozen they’d say “It’s LIT-tralee down…
Ogham treasure in Athlone’s Bastion Gallery
The same way triple spirals pulled me to a locked gallery door, a mysterious force drew me inside the Bastion Gallery in Athlone. Just like the…
Laundry day in Athlone
Our backpacks held enough clothes for a week. After three days in Dublin on the heels of two in Drogheda, by Athlone (say it with a…
Ireland’s best Airbnb
We knew the Airbnb would be fantastic when we saw the ad: “Cosy relaxing flat above organic grocer.” “Located in Athlone’s Left Bank cultural and foodie…
Guided along a spiral path
Our Saturday in Dublin dawned without a hint of the magic about to unfold. LW and I made coffee, ate our Dunnes store breakfast of bread,…