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Dia Duit From Ireland
... the community build all of there houses, and after a long day of work we went back to the hotel. The next day we went to see the Michael Davitt Museum which looked like a house. We also that day had one of their traditional bacon and cabbage, it tasted good. That day we saw some kids playing Gaelic Football. The next day we got on an airplane to go back home. We had a awesome trip to Ireland.
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What the Cong?!
... boredom, and I can't stop thinking of another deserted hotel, one where Jack Nicholson's character flipped out and started on a killing spree. But hey, it has given me something to write about after a rather uneventful day, with all of us in a slightly fragile state following the 'craic' that is Derry nightlife. The owner of the 'Derry harem' or 'smooth Steve' as the girls on our tour have renamed him, had taken us on ...
I'm a bog hopper!
... to help the hungry people. Rather, they were sent to help the hungry Anglican people. The missionaries set up soup kitchens and ladled out soup, but not to Catholics. If a Catholic converted, he could have soup. And, of course, many Catholics were hungry enough to convert. These people were pejoratively known as “soupers.” So what was the Catholic Church doing to help the faithful? Well. There were plenty of people in England who felt it was their Christian ...
Thanks Magella
Another island recommendation. We lucked out again and as we drove closer to the island, the sky cleared up and we yet again were lucky enough to have another good weather day for island exploring. We didn't stay on the island but only because the hostels were all booked up. If given the choice, we would’ve!
Thanking Magella who didn't lead us astray,
Leann and ...
The Quiet Man
... d spend more time exploring these counties if we could and would recommend making them a high priority to check out if ever making a trip to Ireland.
Cong is located on the Republic of Irelands largest lake in County Mayo. We decided to make use of our previously purchased tent and camping gear and set up at a nearby campsite/hostel. It was a chilly and damp experience. However, it did give us the opportunity to watch the hostels nightly showing of "The Quiet ...


