As you may have read in my last post, Ken and I went to Ireland back in September, and it was awesome. We travelled to Kilkenny, Waterford, Kinsale, Cork (Blarney Castle), Killarney, Kerry (Dingle Peninsula), Clare (The Burren), and Dublin. And, I took a day trip on my own to Northern Ireland, to do some…
Jessica - These pictures are GORGEOUS! They make me want to jump on a plane this minute.
Tennile Sunday - Thanks Jess. If you do decide to hop on a plane, do let me know. I would love to be your stowaway.
Natalie - Tennile! My great-grandfather was born in Portadown, County Armagh, and my great-grandmother was from County Antrim (we think–haven’t been able to confirm yet). Most North Americans I know who have Irish roots tend to come from the Republic. It’s nice to know another “northerner” (to whom I’m not related or married, I mean.)
I’m jealous of your trip to Northern Ireland. Andrew and I made it as far north as the Jumping Church (outside Ardee), but we didn’t leave the Republic. We’re planning to hike around Northern Ireland on our next trip there, though.
Tennile Sunday - Thanks for commenting, Natalie! I was thinking the same thing: I don’t know any Canadians (other than my family) with Northern Irish roots. Very pleased to learn you two are in the same boat (so to speak!). I can say that while my day trip was educational and enjoyable, there was definitely a different vibe to tourists in Northern Ireland than in the Republic. What an overall beautiful trip though. Side note: I didn’t know that you blog! Needless to say, I’m very excited to start reading. 🙂