DAY 13 – When we called into Cobh (pronounced Cove), I had no idea of this town’s connection to the ill-fated Titanic.  On the harbour front, is this bright yellow building where you’ll find the Titanic Bar.  Two …

DAY 12 – Killarney is the tourist capital of Kerry, and the second most popular tourist destination in Ireland.  World famous for its national park and lakes, Killarney is also rich in historical houses, castles and monuments.  Some …

DAY 11 – For lovers of Waterford crystals, Waterford city is home of this world renowned maker of hand-crafted cut glass.  In 1783, …

DAY 12 – A quick photo opportunity of the Rock of Cashel which was a symbol of royal and priestly power for more than a millenium.  From the 5th century onwards, it was the …

DAY 11 – Blarney Castle was built in 1446 by Dermot McCarthy.  The medieval building we see today is the third structure built on this site.  The first was a wooden structure built in the 10th century, which …

DAY 11 – Today we crossed the rugged Derrynasaggart Mountains to Blarney to visit its ancient castle which was built nearly six hundred …

DAY 10 – An excursion took us around the magical Ring of Kerry where we encountered a world of towering cliffs, lush lake …

DAY 9 – After our introductory lesson on stud breeding, we had time to visit the Japanese Gardens, which was part of the National Stud grounds.  The Japanese Gardens were also created by Colonel William Hall-Walker between …

DAY 9 – This morning we drove to County Kildare, Ireland’s premier thoroughbred horse region, and had a guided tour of the National Stud.  Initially I thought I would find this tour uninteresting as I was not keen in horse …

DAY 8 – Dublin Castle is situated in the very heart of historic Dublin.  The city got its name from the Dubh Linn or Black Pool (dubh means black), on the site of the present Castle Gardens …