tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post1684348475668791760..comments2024-03-26T06:45:32.717+00:00Comments on Circle of the Year: An Irish Journey - Part The FirstRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-78201416570518802972012-04-30T19:47:51.408+01:002012-04-30T19:47:51.408+01:00I remember going to the Burren. It was very atmos...I remember going to the Burren. It was very atmospheric, and down between the limestone cracks were little relict plants from when there was soil there, and trees . . . I remember Wood Sage and Dogs Mercury I think.<br /><br />Lovely photos.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-81912861675341378112012-04-30T13:07:06.177+01:002012-04-30T13:07:06.177+01:00It all looks lovely! Such a shame you didn't ...It all looks lovely! Such a shame you didn't have time to potter around some of the places you found interesting - it does sound like a whistle-stop tour. The house you stayed in looks woncerful:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-72734595661369420532012-04-30T04:13:36.980+01:002012-04-30T04:13:36.980+01:00The photos are lovely and the cliffs magnificent. ...The photos are lovely and the cliffs magnificent. I am sorry to hear they have been so commercialized - I thought our country was the one doing that to scenic wonders. I'm glad you had the earlier chance to explore them unspoiled.<br /><br />Lovely tour - even if it was quick. Thank you.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-30225897934254653452012-04-30T02:44:26.346+01:002012-04-30T02:44:26.346+01:00I can almost hear Celtic music playing in the back...I can almost hear Celtic music playing in the background while looking closely at the large versions of your lovely photos! You did see some beautiful scenery. A shame to hear the Cliffs of Moher have become commercialized like that! Bob's paternal grandparents were from the Ring of Kerry area - he's visited but I still have to take a trip there.<br /><br />Lovely journey, thanks for sharing Rowan.<br />Mary<br /><br />P.S. Thanks for your nice comments on my latest travels - I do appreciate you taking time to read my posts Rowan.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-72339260256809265422012-04-30T00:34:18.637+01:002012-04-30T00:34:18.637+01:00Breathtaking photos Rowan! I love seeing all the ...Breathtaking photos Rowan! I love seeing all the greenery, and those cliffs are magnificent. The castle is amazing, too. What a trip!Susan EvelynAndRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946796851012314106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-32806498662088835742012-04-29T21:09:51.384+01:002012-04-29T21:09:51.384+01:00This is going to be a great treat for me, Rowan. ...This is going to be a great treat for me, Rowan. My paternal ancestors were Gaelic Irish and I have spent a great deal of time wandering around Ireland. The rugged west country is just magnificent. I look forward to seeing the rest of your photos and reading more of your commentary.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-51397427352414814142012-04-29T20:39:11.534+01:002012-04-29T20:39:11.534+01:00Simply stunning!Simply stunning!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-58938294028318371772012-04-29T19:28:17.802+01:002012-04-29T19:28:17.802+01:00I'm very much enjoying the Irish posts, my in-...I'm very much enjoying the Irish posts, my in-laws live in co Limerick and we lived on the east coast for a year while Husband worked from his Dublin office.<br />I loved the Irish wolfhounds, they reminded me that when we were in Ireland, we were asked over and over, if our lurchers were Irish wolfhound puppies :-)Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-62610020044459926062012-04-29T18:03:24.151+01:002012-04-29T18:03:24.151+01:00What a lovely trip on a wet Sunday afternoon :) ...What a lovely trip on a wet Sunday afternoon :) Felt like I was there.<br /><br />The Cedar is magnificent.....how I love those trees.<br /><br />Dry stone walls are a passion of mine. When we visit Cornwall each year, I spend more time looking at the walls than the scenery around them. I love the way the plants grow out of them and small creatures tuck themselves away. Full of mystery.......<br /><br />Lovely post.....and yes log fires are the best. I have one ready to light tonight, as once again it is cold here :( Unfortunately I do not have a caretaker to do it for me :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-90866532904177521922012-04-29T17:36:46.021+01:002012-04-29T17:36:46.021+01:00What amazing scenery! I've only seen a small p...What amazing scenery! I've only seen a small part of Ireland but it is a lovely place.MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-67810747837899942012012-04-29T17:10:07.398+01:002012-04-29T17:10:07.398+01:00I always enjoy your trips...and this one is wonder...I always enjoy your trips...and this one is wonderful even though you didn't get to explore much. Beautiful photos. That limestone area looks quite interesting although a bit sad and lonely.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-70628661472234879762012-04-29T17:01:56.396+01:002012-04-29T17:01:56.396+01:00What a beautiful post, Rowan. Absolutely wonderful...What a beautiful post, Rowan. Absolutely wonderful!PAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891387278850772808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-57020902839733071932012-04-29T16:49:00.093+01:002012-04-29T16:49:00.093+01:00Lovely scenery and photos. What a shame you didn&#...Lovely scenery and photos. What a shame you didn't have time to explore but seeing a little bit is better than nothing - I haven't been to Ireland at all, though I'd like to.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-48563878231873397852012-04-29T15:39:02.166+01:002012-04-29T15:39:02.166+01:00Unusual rock formation D. and the lovely old Yew t...Unusual rock formation D. and the lovely old Yew tree looks massive.Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669756911857727253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-45154102960690875252012-04-29T15:23:09.338+01:002012-04-29T15:23:09.338+01:00You took some lovely pictures of beautiful scenery...You took some lovely pictures of beautiful scenery despite the weather - there is such a lot of history attached to Ireland isn't there - fascinating stuff.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-17163097640797321592012-04-29T15:22:52.020+01:002012-04-29T15:22:52.020+01:00It all looks so breathtakingly beautiful Rowan. S...It all looks so breathtakingly beautiful Rowan. Stunning. xxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-41959040277993335952012-04-29T14:57:50.300+01:002012-04-29T14:57:50.300+01:00A grand tour, even if you weren't always sure ...A grand tour, even if you weren't always sure of your exact location!<br />One day I shall get to Ireland - it's a total mystery that I haven't been already.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-18713102671178238822012-04-29T14:37:42.340+01:002012-04-29T14:37:42.340+01:00Our trip to Ireland was in the summer, England was...Our trip to Ireland was in the summer, England was Hot, so we were hopeful that Ireland would be too. HA! It was cold and rainy the whole time we were there. Looks like you had better weather. Where you stayed was beautiful.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-29385328383692529352012-04-29T14:29:23.945+01:002012-04-29T14:29:23.945+01:00Oh to be able to know how to construct a dry stone...Oh to be able to know how to construct a dry stone wall, Rowan! I love all the photos, beautiful.....and your two little grandaughters, so adorable....so blessed....I am still hoping,<br />one day....I love all the pastoral scenes. Thank you for sharing,N.xoNella Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07881520442347177012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-62268450931870593362012-04-29T13:33:32.221+01:002012-04-29T13:33:32.221+01:00What fabulous photos! I'm sorry you didn't...What fabulous photos! I'm sorry you didn't have the chance to explore more thoroughly- what a beautiful place Ireland is!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com