May 2, 2026
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Comments Off on 1/5/2026 County Cork
After a lovely farewelling with John and Cookie…started making my way to my first stop – a very grey day so far, but sooo glad it isn’t raining. Arrived super early at the 13thC Franciscan Timoleague Abbey that was founded … Continue reading
May 2, 2026
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Comments Off on 29/4 – 30/4/2026 County Cork
Lots of maritime history in Cobh. Originally known as Cove, it was renamed Queenstown in 1849 to honor Queen Victoria’s visit, before officially becoming Cobh in 1922. During the Napoleonic Wars, it served as a major British naval base and … Continue reading
April 29, 2026
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Comments Off on 28/4/2026 Wexford County
I was tasked with a mission today, a whimsical one at that. A friend from Victoria, who knew I was passsing through Wexford, asked me to deliver a ‘message in a bottle’ to a little village in the county, Blackwater. … Continue reading