Almost St Paddy's Day...

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Almost St Paddy's Day...
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Wed, 03-05-2008 - 2:39pm
 

So I thought it was about time we got ready! LOL


It's less than 2 weeks away with Easter close behind!


Who better than someone named "Dutch" to update you on things Irish??


I picked 3 photos to use this month,all places we visited in Ireland in '99:


1. the dramatic Cliffs of Moher on the west coast..not far from the birthplace of John Holland, inventor of the submarine


2. Blarney Castle, Co.Cork..where my father's family was from. And I did kiss the Blarney Stone while there! (quite a feat: you must hang upside down to do it, this was 4 mo before my shoulder surgery, I was in pain , but, by God , I was not letting that stop me, I'd come so far!)


3. Muckross House..part of the Tour around the "Ring of Kerry" we rode in on one of those carts pulled by a horse...so Bob asked the driver "What's your horse's name?" And with his thick Irish accent said "Me horse is named BOB!!" LOL


You may know (because I may have mentioned it before) my dad played the bagpipes and marched in the famous St Patrick's Day parade in NYC. (he also used to practice when he came to visit to our delight and our friends..and the bagpipe music seemed to enthrall our steers!)


and last but not least..don't forget your Irish soda bread..


and if you need me to post my famous recipe again..let me  know!!


We have an Irish blessing hanging up, the last 2x she was here dgd,3, asked me to read it..it ends with..


May God hold you in the palm of his hand..

Dutch



 


bearbearThe Cliffs of Moher, Looking Towards Hag's Head from O'Brian's Tower, County Clare, Eire Photographic Print by Gavin HellierCliffs Of Moher

Blarney Castle, Co.Cork

Blarney Castle, County Cork, Munster, Eire (Republic of Ireland) Photographic Print by J Lightfoot


 


 


 


 


 


Ireland, Muckross House, Killarney- Horse and Car Photographic Print by Keith Levit


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Muckross House, Killarney


 


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Thu, 03-06-2008 - 6:37pm
Yep, St. Paddy's Day is almost here and the house is donned in everything green. My grandmother's family was from Cork and Grandad's side hailed from Donegal, which is gorgeous. I roamed about on a rugged hillside feeling like Catherine waiting for Heathcliff:) Have you been to Alliwee Cave near the Cliffs? It was found after a farmer's cow stepped into a hole. Since it falls on a Monday Mac and I will probably go out for our anniversay dinner at Kildare's Pub Saturday night. Very fun place. thanks for sharing the pics, they made me want to go back:) Erin Go Braught!!In case you didn't figure it out by now...I'm Irish:)
Hugs, Bernie
Hugs, Bernie
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Fri, 03-07-2008 - 7:20am

yes..I remember your Irish connection


did you get married there?


No, I am not familiar with that cave..sounds interesting


enjoy..make the most of it!

Dutch



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Fri, 03-07-2008 - 10:20am


Thanks for the great pics Dutch. What a treat to go to Ireland. I would love to but don't know that we ever will. My brother did our geneology but I forget where our great grandparents were from in Ireland...shame on me! I have it written somewhere!

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Sun, 03-09-2008 - 1:37pm
Got engaged in Galway but married here. On one of the Aran Islands is the oldest fort in Europe and was very interesting. Also, on the same island were remains of an old 6th century church called the Church of the Seven Crosses containing a Roman burial site. So much to see...so little time.
Hugs, Bernie
Hugs, Bernie
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Sun, 03-09-2008 - 3:42pm

I know it


I want to go back


Did I ever tell you about the Sister Fidelma books by Peter Tremayne?


7th century Ireland


very interesting

Dutch



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Mon, 03-10-2008 - 6:34pm

Oh Dutch what a wonderful post.

     

 

          

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Mon, 03-10-2008 - 6:52pm

why, thank you for your very kind words!!


glad you enjoyed it!


hugs

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Tue, 03-11-2008 - 1:42am

When I was young, I wanted so badly to be Irish. Then my mother told me that my father, whom I'd never met, was Irish-Scots. I was so excited! I lived happily with that information until years later when I finally did meet my father. I happened to ask him about it. He said he had no idea...thought he might be Welsh since his last name was Welch. So...who knows. But I still love everything Irish.


Kat

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Tue, 03-11-2008 - 6:44am

well, I say you can be! LOL


reminds me of the old saying: "Thee are 2 kinds of people in the world: the Irish and thosethat wish they were Irish" LOL


My father was actually born in Wales..Cardiff..his father was a phys ed instructor for the British Navy (keep in mind: this was before Ireland got its independence from Britain) one of his students was the Duke of Windsor


ah..we're all connected


enjoy!

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