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Cork, Ireland Wishes You Were Here
Blog: Suzy Guese - 16 December 2011
Driving into Cork, I noticed an abundance of high school students. And then, I realized I’m getting older. These are college students attending the University College Cork, home to around 7,000 students. Cork’s youth is apparent, even if a little more immature. You don’t sense age in this city, just pure youth and innocence. [...]
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Blarney, Ireland Wishes You Were Here
Blog: Suzy Guese - 12 March 2011
I was somewhat apprehensive to head to the Blarney Castle in Blarney, just north of Cork. In case you have been living under a rock, or stone rather, Blarney is known for its castle and probably the most loved piece of stone in the world for all of the kisses it receives, the Blarney Stone. [...]
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Artist’s Eye Ireland: Along the Rocks
Blog: Irish Fireside - 4 March 2011
Along the Rocks, Phil Davis www.phildavisart.com Phil Davis lives and paints in Ballycotton, County Cork, where he offers classes in the Shanagarry Design Centre. Those who wander to his little corner of Ireland are invited to stop in and watch him paint. The acrylic on canvas shown here offers a view of Ballycotton Island and lighthouse. [...]
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Visit County Cork
Blog: Nono in Guatemala - 13 February 2010
As we saw in the earliest posts, you can do a car rental in Dublin but if you have already seen Dublin and fly directly to Cork, car hire Cork Airport is another option. One of the most traditional counties in Ireland, County Cork has a lot to offer. Here are some places not to miss : 1. Rock of CashelOn the road between Dublin and Cork stands the Rock of Cashel, known as St Patrick’s rock. It
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A Little Warmth…A Wee Bit of Irish Hospitality
Blog: A Little Adrift - A RTW Travelogue - 27 October 2009
My Nissan Micra rental car was tiny…whatever you’re thinking, think smaller. Perhaps for this reason, the decision to sleep in said car for an evening wasn’t the brightest idea I’ve ever had. But for all of the faults in the plan, it did show me just how far the Irish will go for the sake of some friendly hospitality. Leaving from Cork, another backpacker from the hostel hitched a ride and we decided to travel the Beara Peninsula together. This section of Ireland is best known for the Ring of Kerry…but ...
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A Little Blarney…Would You Kiss the Stone?
Blog: A Little Adrift - A RTW Travelogue - 25 October 2009
Ireland is one of the most charming countries on the planet. Okay, I know that’s a pretty bold statement considering all of the amazing places I visited over the past year, and while Laos and Nepal in particular hold special places in my heart, Ireland just feels like home. I was nursed on stories of the Emerald Isle growing up, pictures of the O’Donnell crest on the wall, the myths of the silkies and fairies, and plenty of photos from my dad’s visits to the country. Perhaps this set the stage ...
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