Tag Archives: Dingle

1990-5

Carole, Viveka, and I were in Dingle. We were looking for Dun Beg and jumped out to look at the astonishing view, when a friendly farmer stopped to chat with us. This was his advice: “The day is long, the … Continue reading

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1990-2

We headed south into County Wicklow for our next adventure. I saw my first sheila-na-gig at Baltinglass Abbey. You can often find pagan symbols hidden in these places. We figured they were hedging their bets, in case that Christianity thing … Continue reading

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1992

We started out heading south to have a look around Waterford and Wexford, with a quick stop at Jerpoint Abbey on the way. There aren’t a lot of megaliths down there, but we saw some nice ones. Harristown passage tomb … Continue reading

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1991

In May I returned to Ireland. The trip began appropriately enough with Customs drama at the airport. But nothing could rain on my parade! Carole and Fidelma were there waiting for me. And after minimal fuss, all was well. I … Continue reading

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