June 1st, 2016 “But for the magic that takes you out, far out of this time and this world, there is Skellig Michael ten miles …
Around the Ring of Kerry, to Cahersiveen
May 31st, 2016 (Part II) The Ring of Kerry After my lovely lunch in Killarney, I catch the 279 bus west to Cahersiveen (Alternative spelling: Cahirciveen). The …
Crossing Seven Counties By Irish Rail
May 31st, 2017 Leaving Dublin Waking early in Dublin, I pack up all of my things and head a short way down the street to …
Vikings, Rebels, Saints and Scribes: The Heritage Town of Kells
May 30th, 2016 The Secret of Kells Continuing north from Tara, my next stop on the 109 was to Kells (Gaelic: Ceanannas). Kells has a …
Journey to the Sidhé Mound at Tara, Teamhair na Rí, gateway to the otherworld
Monday May 30th, 2016 The Hunter’s Moon I’ve wanted to explore Ireland ever since I was 10 years old when I read The Hunter’s Moon by …
Literary Delights & River Liffey Sights
Sunday May 29th, 2016 (cont) Literary Legacy Did you know that it can be argued that Ireland is the saviour of modern civilization? Much of …
Sunday Morning in Old Dublin Town
Sunday May 29th, 2016 Maidin Mhaith i Baile Átha Cliath Waking up on my first morning in Ireland, I felt surprisingly good, despite the large …
Across the Irish Sea to Baile Átha Cliath
Saturday May 28th, 2016 After another morning of farm fresh eggs and deliciously strong Welsh Breakfast tea, it was time for me to leave the mountain …
Up and down the Nant Ffrancon, Gwynedd
Friday May 27th, 2016 My first full day in Gwynedd wasn’t over yet. A good portion of the day was spent scrambling the mountains around …
Scrambling up Glyder Fawr and The Nameless Cwm
Friday May 27th, 2016 – Scrambling in Dyffryn Ogwen, Gwynedd Despite having a bit of trouble sleeping my first night in the chilly, empty, mountain valley …