Killarney, home to St. Mary’s Cathedral, and County Mayo, home to Village Cong, where much of The Quiet Man was filmed. Continue reading
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Dublin
Some photos from a day out and about in Dublin, including the Ha’Penny bridge along the River Liffey, the Spire of Dublin, and the beautiful St. Patrick’s Cathedral! Continue reading
Guinness Storehouse
Trinity College Library
The library at Trinity College (within the University of Dublin) is the largest in Ireland and is comprised of several buildings and sections both on campus and elsewhere in Dublin. The most famous of these parts is the original library, which is home to the Book of Kells and other ancient and original texts. The … Continue reading
Blarney Castle
One of our first stops was at the Blarney Castle near the city of Cork. This particular castle is known for the famous stone that supposedly grants you a magical way with words if you kiss it. I myself haven’t noticed much of a difference since delivering my smooch, but, then again, I’m pretty eloquent … Continue reading
Ireland / Reflections / Travel / Vacation
Ireland to Istanbul!
It’s been a couple weeks since my return from Ireland, but jumping right into the busiest time of the school year has unfortunately prevented me from being able to post. I’ve finally found some time, though, to look through my photos and write a few things, and I’m excited to share the best parts of … Continue reading
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