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Day Five

Dona At Beehive Hut


Gallarus Castle

Ann & Dona Taking Tea
At Bric's Pub

The Bar At Brics Pub

The Fireplace

The Sea And Rocks


Weather wise this was a real wind blown, wet one! Because of that we didn't do quite as much site seeing, but still had a wonderful time. Ron went out early on his own to look for a castle that we had read about, called Gallarus Castle. Not a real old one, 15th century, built by the Fitzgerald family and occupied by them until the 17th century.

Later after lunch we all went out and stopped at a cute little store and bought peat and candy. Then to St. Branden's Creek, where St. Branden, the navigator, was said to have left to sail to North America. This is where a fairly large creek comes down and meets the sea. The wind was truly blowing a gale at this time. There were warning signs that during high tide and high winds people had been blown into the sea and lost at this place.

Next we went back to Gallarus Castle so that Dona and Ann could have a look. It is not open at this time of the year.

Next we found a wonderful little local style pub where Dona and Ann had afternoon tea and Ron had afternoon Ale. The name of this pub is Bric's Pub and was recommended as the cottage owners favorite pub. The women had wonderful stories to tell and we are planning to go back Friday evening for a music session.

Next we made a short stop at a monastic site called Raisc. This is a very important site in this area and we will be back during better weather.

Tonight we are in Dingle and we are going to dinner at John Benny's Pub and then we will be listening to Eilse Kennedy who is a very famous singer. Her husband is also very well know as a button box player and he will be performing tonight also.

Let the Guinness Flow!!
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Anne Quimby Mathias said…
Ok, your cat is still alive and well. She still had plenty of food. Sorry about the mixup.

Looks like a great day. I bet you don't really mind that the weather is keeping you close to the cottage and village. It looks so cozy I wouldn't want to leave.
February 21, 2007 at 5:57 PM
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