Percy French Hotel
Travel Blogs from Strokestown
Day 31
... a restaurant but said it was a bit pricey. We had a look around, couldn't be bothered walking all the way to Temple Bar so we had a look at the pricey place, prices were OK so we went in. Nothing flash about it unfortunately, bog average in fact. So bad call Moichael. We wandered back to the hotel, dodging the junkies. Mag went off to bed but I went down and had a beer with 3 couples from our tour who were having a final drink. Quiet day, with not much ...
Day 30
... dragged out to sing for his life before the Earl of the castle. He did fine as he had time to get a bit of Dutch courage on board. They ended the night with several songs from the cast. One of the girls had a stunning voice and stole the show. Another great nights entertainment. The castle was only 150m from the hotel but it was pouring down, forunately Moichael was there to pick us up in the bus. However between the castle and the hotel ws a pub called Dirty Nellys, so we all piled ...
Day Four – Castles and Tombs
... recognized John and we started talking. Of course, we needed a pint of Guinness! The guy must have drank too much before the flight, because he could not remember where he met John. He did remember meeting him, but not sitting with him on the flight!!!!
We got into Athlone and to our hotel. Since there were no hostels, Gary had booked us into a hotel. It was nice to have a comfy bed! Several of us went into ...
Capetonian...Tarmonbarry to Leitrim.
... I thought to myself ..Is that the Other Woman...Great name.
Lough Bofin was next and then Lough Boderg and Lough Tap.
We arrived at Albert Lough at 1200 hrs,this bypasses Drumsna and Jamestown.I tried using the smart card but they said they were not geared up to take it.
There were several hired craft out and the waters were very well marked.
Next was Lough Corry,there were a ...
Festivus Maximus - Ireland's Festivals
... Bar Trad Fest is exciting because it kicks off the year! After a few quiet post-Christmas weeks, hitting up Temple Bar for some great tunes and fantastic craic is a much welcomed treat. I had thought it being January would mean less tourists, but for Dublin there doesn't seem to be such a thing as low season and the pubs of Temple Bar were packed with visitors. My favourite show of the weekend was Tommy Sands at the City Hall. This peace-artist (I would ...