Discovering Ballyseede Castle
Ballyseede Castle Hotel is dark, brooding and full of history. Plus it even has some ghosts! Last spring, my husband, Gerhard, and I decided to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary by spending a night at…
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Foraging for Wild Garlic in Ballyseedy Woods
Ballyseedy Woods offers visitors to Tralee, County Kerry, a beautiful walk in an ancient sustainable forest as well as masses of wild garlic every spring. One of the things I used to love about Austria…
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Hiking the Old Kenmare Road
The Old Kenmare Road is a stunning trail that connects Killarney National Park and the town of Kenmare. Part of the Kerry Way, its full length stretches approximately 16 kilometers (10 miles). Despite its name,…
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My 10 Favorite Shops In Dingle
In my opinion, Dingle Town is not only one of the best places to shop on the Dingle Peninsula, but in all of Ireland! Although it only has about 2,000 people, its concentration of local,…
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Dingle Town
Dingle is my favorite town in County Kerry What makes Dingle Town so wonderful? One factor is its stunning location, with the Brandon mountain range behind it and a sheltered, natural harbor in front of…
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With Beauty Before Me I Walk
The prayer ‘With Beauty Before Me I Walk’ filled my heart and soul today while I was walking down the country lane (boreen in Irish) that meanders past our house on the Dingle Peninsula. Mother…
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The Granville Hotel in Waterford
The Granville Hotel in Waterford is an ideal place to stay when you are exploring Ireland’s Ancient East. It is situated in the Waterford city center overlooking the Siur (shur) River. This means it is…
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Castlemaine Harbour
Castlemaine Harbour is a place of power and overwhelming beauty. Located at the head of Dingle Bay, between the Dingle and Iveragh Peninsulas, its dunes protect a complex mixture of mudflats, sandbanks and saltmarshes from…
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The Sneem Seaweed Baths
The Sneem Seaweed Baths are a wonderful, stress-relieving way to soak in healing waters surrounded by the glories of nature. I have heard for a long time that seaweed has major health benefits–both internally and…
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Carrig Country House
The Carrig Country House is a charming inn situated at the edge of Caragh Lake, which is on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. Gerhard and I have been exploring the area around Caragh Lake…
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Mid-Summer Wildflowers on the Dingle Peninsula
The mid-summer wildflowers on the Dingle Peninsula are spectacular right now! In most of the places I’ve lived (the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. and Austria), the major showing of wildflowers is always in the…
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Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant: A Wonderful Destination
The Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant are a wonderful destination for travelers who are exploring Killarney National Park in County Kerry. Gerhard and I recently spent two days and nights at the hotel, and…
