A Magical Place in Ireland

Blarney Castle There are probably few people in the western world who have not heard of the Blarney Stone. It has been for years a tourist pilgrimage for visitors to Ireland. They come in the droves, from ordinary folks to everyday names in film, art and politics, to kiss the stone at Blarney Castle in [...]

2016-12-30T16:31:18-05:00August 31st, 2015|ATTRACTIONS, Cruisers Logbook, EUROPE|

Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

A Town Named for a 5th Century Irish KingThe first thing you should probably know about Dun Laoghaire, especially if visiting there, is how to pronounce the name of this seaside town, situated about 12 kilometers and a short train ride, from Dublin. Our taxi driver threw this little tidbit into conversation as he drove [...]

2018-11-05T14:55:54-05:00October 2nd, 2014|EUROPE, LAND VACATIONS, OCEAN CRUISING|
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