Ballinasloe Horse Fair Up bright and early the next morning, we were eager to catch the bus to Ballinasloe and the horse fair. We left our bags behind with the woman at the desk of the hotel, as we certainly didn’t want to drag them around with
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Winging it Folk night in Bunratty Folk park was more than we anticipated, and in a great way. Just like at the castle banquet, we were fortunate to be near the stage, with a great view of the entertainment. Once again, our lovely servers, were also our
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Durty Nelly’s A moniker like Durty Nelly’s, may be a bit offputting to some, but not us. Not only did the name of the ancient pub, tucked between Bunratty castle and the river Shannon, catch our attention, it piqued our curiosity as well. What in the world,
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A Square Meal The luck of the Irish was definitely with us. First we meet a bus driver, who somehow knew, exactly where we wanted to be. Then we somehow manage to get in on the medieval banquet, for that very evening. We spent a good part
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A Bit of Irish Luck Ireland is a land of faeries, mystical castles and horses. If ever there was a place to happen upon a mythical beast with a single horn protruding from its head, it’s the Emerald Isle. Alas, in our wandering and exploring while doing
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