Monthly Archives: June 2026

Ireland 2026 – Limerick, Part Three

April 4 – 7 We arrived in the small town of Doolin and first followed the GPS directions to the trailhead, up a steep bit of road and when we arrived, determined there was no parking and so returned to town and instead found parking in the designated lot there.  We walked about a bit […]

Ireland 2026 – Limerick, Part Two

April 4 – 7 A block or so from the castle we found ourselves entering Treaty City Brewery, which boasts of having “Limerick’s Greatest Toastie” and indeed we would put this claim to the test.  Along with a round of drinks (beers, tea and coffees) we did get one of the sandwiches to split and […]

Ireland 2026 – Limerick, Part One

April 4 – 7 Joanna and I hit the breakfast buffet again as it would be a longish day of travel, first for Kris and Marty needing to fetch their individual rental cars (Marty’s included in his tour fee) and then by late morning, loading both vehicles with passengers and luggage (small cars required strategic […]

Ireland 2026 – Dublin, Part Two

April 1 – 3 Joanna and I hit the substantial breakfast buffet the next morning (our travel partners typically don’t eat breakfast first thing) and soon gathered with the others to take off for a morning of walking and sightseeing.  One of the first things we spotted on O’Connell Street was the Spire, a large, […]