In 2012 we took a 4 week trip to Ireland. Our niece, Colleen, went with us for the 1st week on her way to a summer in Rome. We stayed the first couple of days in Dublin with a friend who worked at the US Embassy. Then we headed across the country to the Galway area to look up relatives for Colleen. We returned to Dublin, put her on a plane and headed out for 3 more weeks on our own with the intention of driving all the way around the island. At the end of the next week, Diane fell off a bicycle we were considering renting and ended up in the hospital for 3 days and getting 10 pins put into her ankle. However, we got a portable wheel chair and continued the trip and had a wonderful time. Diane rode in the back seat with her leg up between the front two seats. And we can't say enough about the wonderful care she got from the British medical system! Anyway, here are some of the pictures from this trip. I hope you enjoy them.
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Spring FlowersPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Irish CottageGortaleen, County Kerry, Ireland May 2012 | Rathmelton WarehousesRathmelton, County Donegal, Ireland May 2012 | Boys Work House Through ArchDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 |
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Irishman With CatDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Purple DoorDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | American EmbassyDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Country RoadInch Island, County Donegal, Ireland May 2012 |
Irish Cottage in Green FieldInch Island, County Donegal, Ireland May 2012 | Open DoorDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Pink WildflowerPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Road to GortloskGortlosk, County Donegal, Ireland May 2012 |
Parliament Square, Trinity CollegeDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Grotto Entrance in Japanese GardenPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | St. Patrick's Cathedral With TulipsDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Statue With Old TreePowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 |
Spring WildflowersPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Dark Blue DoorDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Spring BushesPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | English RobinPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 |
Flying Buttresses on Christ ChurchDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Bridge Over the River NoreInistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland May 2012 | Main Street in RoundstoneRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Gap of DunloeKillarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland June 2012 |
Taxi Drivers BranchDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Road in BennettsbridgeBennettsbidge, County Kilkenny, Ireland May 2012 | Warehouse Back DoorRathmelton, County Donegal, Ireland May 2012 | Fanned Head Light & StairsShannagh, County Donegal, Ireland May 2012 |
Driveway and GroundsPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Sculpture at Trinity CollegeDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Garden StepsPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Roof ChimneysDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 |
Great Sugarloaf from PowerscourtPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Foot Bridge Over The River LiffeyDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Powerscourt Main HousePowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Lake, Fountain and Great SugarloafPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 |
Forest and WildflowersPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Boys WorkhouseDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Stone WallsKeeraunnagark, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | English PrimrosesPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 |
Falls on the RiverowenreaghKillarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland May 2012 | Waterfall & Pool in Japanese GardenPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Harbor ViewRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Row HousesRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 |
Churchyard PathRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Delicate WildflowersPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Diana the HuntressPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | |
View of College GreenDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Derrycunihy ChurchKillarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland May 2012 | House and Stone WallsKeeraunnagark, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Roof GardenThomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland May 2012 |
Spring Wildflower CarpetPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Path to the ChurchRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Cemetery at ClanmcnoiseClanmcnoise, County Offaly, Ireland May 2012 | Colleen on Church PathRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 |
Stone WallsKeeraunnagark, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Stone Walls and TreeKeeraunnagark, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Bicycles at Trinity CollegeDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Poulnabrone Domen in the BurrenPoulnabrone, County Clare, Ireland May 2012 |
Hillside Covered with Stone WallsKeeraunnagark, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Bridge Near Maam CrossMaam Cross, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Interior of St. Patrick's CathedralDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | Boat in the GrassRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 |
Sunscone CafeRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Building by The River LiffeyDublin, County Dublin, Ireland May 2012 | House on the BayDerrygimla, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Cottage with Stone WallsKeeraunnagark, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 |
Mountains near CushloughCushlough, County Mayo, Ireland May 2012 | Churchyard PathRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Houses on Main StreetRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Town TowerRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 |
TreePowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Teapots at Sunscone CafeRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Gardener's Cottage tableKylemore Abby, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Lake, Fountain and Main HousePowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 |
Cemetery and ChurchRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Church Through the TreesRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Mountain ViewsPowerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland May 2012 | Country Cottage & SheepMaam Cross, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 |
Old GravestoneRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Boat and ColleenRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Symmetrical House & Lamp PostRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Roadside ViewMannin, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 |
Mountains Near CreaghaCreagha, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Celtic Cross and ChurchRoundstone, County Galway, Ireland May 2012 | Kylemore Abbey (Castle)Built in 1867 as a private residence, now an abbey. Galway County, Ireland May 2012 | Kylemore Castle Parlor ViewGalway County, Ireland May 2012 |
Kylemore Castle Dining Room DetailGalway County, Ireland May 2012 | Gothic ChurchBuilt by owner Mitchell Henry after his 45 year old wife died in Egypt. Galway County, Ireland May 2012 | Countryside Near Kylemore AbbeyGalway County, Ireland May 2012 | Gardener's Cottage KitchenKylemore has a large beautiful walled garden. Galway County, Ireland May 2012 |
Boat on Lake near KylemoreGalway County, Ireland May 2012 | Columbine in Kylemore GardensGalway County, Ireland May 2012 | Tower by the River Gate, Trim CastleBuilt in the Early 1100's, this castle sits on the River Boyne. Trim, County Meath, Ireland May 2012 | |
St. Patrick's Church SteepleTrim, County Meath, Ireland May2012 | View Down Castle StreetTrim, County Meath, Ireland May2012 | Country Road to NewgrangeTrim, County Meath, Ireland May2012 | Calingford RooftopsCarlingford, County Louth, Ireland May 2012 |
Market StreetCarlingford, County Louth, Ireland May 2012 | Colorful BarCarlingford, County Louth, Ireland May 2012 | Castle Tower at SunsetTrim, County Meath, Ireland May2012 | Skawt Hill from Ballycoose RdNotice the wild Gorse Flowers that grow in the Spring Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Old Farmhouse on Ballycoose RdGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Irish Fields from Feystown Rd.Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Abandoned Farmhouse and FieldsGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Cyclist Riding Up Faystown RdGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Farm Driveway Off Faystown Rd.Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Stone Wall on Faystown Rd.Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Glenarm Castle GatehouseGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Countryside ViewGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Entrance to Glenarm CastleLarne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Gatekeeper's Back YardGlenarm Castle, Larne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Town of GlenarmLarne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Church on the BayGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
View Along the BayGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Entrance to Glenarm Castle GardensGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Garden WallGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Fringed Tulip CloseupGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Glenarm Castle Formal GardensGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | A Fine Place to ReadGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Interesting TreesGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Castle Garden FountainGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Coastline North of GlenarmGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Black-faced Sheep by the RoadCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Waves in Glenarm BayGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Driving Along Red BayGlenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Sea Views from the Garron RdCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Mountain Views from the Garron Rd.County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | The Garron RdCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Pastures and MountainsCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Town of WaterfootCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | View from The Glenariff Rd.County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Mountains by the Glenariff RdCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Old Field StableCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Path in Glenariff Forest ParkCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Farm Fields with Yellow GorseCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | View from the Picnic AreaGlenariff Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Path by a WaterfallGlenariff Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
English Primrose in the WoodsGlenariff Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Waterfall CascadeGlenariff Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Boardwalks Through the ValleyGlenariff Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Deep in the ForestGlenariff Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Glenariff and the SeaGlenariff Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | The Glens of AntrimThis series of 9 Glens or Valleys is considered one of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland. Glenariff Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Another ViewGlenariff Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Farmland on the Road to CushendalIf you look closely you can see blackbirds and sheep. Cushendal, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
A Closer LookNow you can really see them. Cushendal, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Looking Back at GlenariffCushendal, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Tiveragh - The Fairy HillCushendal, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Houses in CushendalCushendal, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
The Streets of CushendalCushendal, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Sheep and Yellow GorseBallintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Carrick-a-Rede IslandBallintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | White Park Bay Looking EastBallintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
White Park Bay and Purple FlowerBallintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | White Park Bay Looking WestBallintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Beach and Rocks on White Park BayBallintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Old Castle RuinsDunseverick, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Old Ruins CloseupDunseverick, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Bay at Giant's CausewayGiant's Causeway, Bushmils, County Antrim, UK May 2012 | Flowers and RocksGiant's Causeway, Bushmils, County Antrim, UK May 2012 | Basalt Columns at Giant's CausewayBallintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Visiting ChoirGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Hexagonal Basalt ColumnsThere are more than 40,000 of these naturally occurring columns here. Giant's Causeway Giant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Basalt Columns CloseupThese columns extend under the ocean all the way to Fingal's Cave in Scotland. Giant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | More Basalt ColumnsThese form when lava leaks out, and then cools in the right conditions. Giant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Pathway up the MountainGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Basalt TableThere are many places around the world where these form naturally. Giant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Man on the RocksGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Patterns in the RocksGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Green and GrayIt certainly looks "man made". Giant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Pattern CloseupGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Walking the CausewayGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Patterns in the columnsGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Pathway Into the OceanGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Path Meets the SeaGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Flowers on the PathGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Steps to the OceanGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Climbing to the TopGiant's Causeway Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Dunluce CastleBuilt in the early 1500's on a rock outcropping. Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Dunluce CastleMany of the walls remain today. Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Dunluce Castle InteriorBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Dunluce Castle WallsBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Dunluce Castle ChimneysBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Dunluce CastleBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Dunluce CastleBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Danluce CastleWhen we were there, BBC was making a show. Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Dunluce Castle WindowsBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Dunluce CastleBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Sitting on the edgeDunluce Castle, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Sea ViewDunluce Castle, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Looking at the SceneryDunluce Castle, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Dunluce CastleBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Through the ArchwayBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Cliffs at Dunluce CastleBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Giant's Causeway Building BlocksBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | View along the coast.Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Fulmar Pair at Dunluce CastleBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
Long View of Dunluce CastleBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | On the Cliff EdgeDunluce Castle, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Flying FulmarBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Coastline View From the CastleDunluce Castle, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 |
View from Under the Entrance BridgeDunluce Castle, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Cliff View of Dunluce CastleBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | Fulmar in FlightBushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 2012 | |