The small town of Tuam in Ireland, is some times called the fastest town in Ireland as a joke. If you pronounce it the right way it sounds like a car driving by fast. The town has two big Cathedrals, but only around six thousand people. Here are some previous posts from my visits to… Continue reading Tuam
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Food and drink in Ireland
On of the best things about going on holiday is to be able to enjoy good food and drink. When in Ireland it is essential to go to at least one pub (full disclosure, I did go to more to one) and enjoy a pint of Guinness. Ireland also has quite a few other nice… Continue reading Food and drink in Ireland
Afternoon tea
In Dun Laohaire I stayed, once again, in the lovely Royal Marine Hotel. It is a very nice place to stay, good staff, good rooms and a wonderful location. Easter in Ireland 2016 Part 4: Royal Marine Hotel This time around I decided it was time to try their highly praised (by a few people… Continue reading Afternoon tea
Dublin
When I was in Dun Laohaire I took the DART , a local train, in to the city center of Dublin to do some shopping. I mostly shopped and enjoyed some food and drink and did not do much sightseeing. I have done more of that earlier an if you are interested I have added… Continue reading Dublin
Dun Laoghaire
For the most part on my recent trip to Ireland I was based in Dun Laohaire, just outside of Dublin. This is a place I have grown quite fond of and as the main purpose of the trip was to see family and friends and Dun Laohaire is very convenient for this. I have been… Continue reading Dun Laoghaire
Sunday marked in Peoples Park
When I was in Ireland this time, I did not do very many touristy things. But one of the things I really wanted to go to was the Sunday Marked in Peoples park in Dun Laoghaire. If you are ever in Dublin and want a nice break from the city I can recommend Dun Laoghaire… Continue reading Sunday marked in Peoples Park
Flying to Ireland
I booked the trip to Ireland well in advance and got quite a good price on them. I was going out in the middle of the day on the Friday and coming back late Saturday after. The best option for tickets was with KLM this time around. Sadly there are no direct flights from Stavanger… Continue reading Flying to Ireland
Writing November
Greetings from the Emerald Isle, I am enjoying my time with friends and family in Ireland. I promise to bore you all with more details when I get home and show you some of the photos I have taken and will take. I have never been very good at setting goals for myself, but I… Continue reading Writing November
Ready for Ireland
Tomorrow I am getting on a plane (in fact it will be two) and will go over to Ireland for a week of visiting family and friends. I am very much looking forward to going as I really enjoy the emerald isle. I don’t have many plans except for visits and the like, and I… Continue reading Ready for Ireland
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