Author Archives: Risa

Aug 2 2017 Well, we did it again. After failing to update our host with breakfast preferences, another Irish Fry promptly appeared before us as soon as we sat down. I managed to sneak my sausages and one of my … Continue reading →

I insisted on a early start today, based on several recommendations I found on the trusty internet, but my family was unimpressed when the alarm went off at 7 am. We had our second Irish Fry in as many days … Continue reading →

July 31 2017 We had to get up a decent time today (9:00) in order to make it for our breakfast (included). We daringly all ordered the “Irish Fry” which consisted of toast and jam, 2 large slabs of back … Continue reading →

July 30 2017 We got up promptly at 10 or 10:30 to get a good start on the day and headed off for our B&B in Doolin. This entailed hugging the coast on roads that got narrower and narrower and … Continue reading →

July 29 2017 We drove to Galway today but made a stop along the way in Kilbeggan (pop. 1,288), because it’s the home town of a friend from work. As an unexpected bonus, the Kilbeggan distillery is located in the … Continue reading →

July 28 2017 With plans to meet the others at the Barracks Museum at 11:00 we  cleverly slept until 10:30, which is what being awake for 36 hours does to you, I guess. But I will say this – Jeff … Continue reading →

July 27 2017 Arrival in Dublin We met up briefly with the Dunses and Sandovers at the airport boarding lounge before we were separated again – they to their luxury suites in Premium Economy and we to the nether regions … Continue reading →