tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post3363381221129289141..comments2023-07-22T15:44:42.859+01:00Comments on More about the song - rambling with Rachel Fox: Irish advice?Rachel Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-89558309254807095122010-03-11T19:56:01.782+00:002010-03-11T19:56:01.782+00:00Definitely the Antrim Coast Road and Giant's C...Definitely the Antrim Coast Road and Giant's Causeway if you're with a 10 year old. Off the coast is Rathlin Island, with its bird sanctuary if you like Puffins, and that's also home to the cave (so legend says) where Robert the Bruce watched the famous persistent spider.<br /><br />I like the bits of history that nobody else goes to see -- like the field where Amelia Earhart landed (Derry is that?).<br /><br />We're not far from Yeats country in Sligo, and that has lots to see, from his famous Horseman-pass-by gravestone to all his old haunts and plenty of riverside cafes and bookshops in Sligo town. <br /><br />We'll be in West Virginia those months however! Or at least I'll be.Susan at Stony Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10385202649291774852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-1002280534624405112010-03-11T13:17:57.777+00:002010-03-11T13:17:57.777+00:00I'm starting to get excited about it all now! ...I'm starting to get excited about it all now! Getting the maps out...making plans...<br />xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-19338104144704432202010-03-11T12:46:31.976+00:002010-03-11T12:46:31.976+00:00Donegal in North West, very definitely, if you wan...Donegal in North West, very definitely, if you want wildness, sea, originality and an unchanged feel:Glenveagh National Park - castle, lake, walks....history, Marble Hill Beach (stretches for miles), Dunfanagy (village with beach, crab salads, a work house museum, craft shops, swans, sea and horses...) Ards Forest Park (walks, Picnic area...) Enjoy! ; )Lizhttp://agcaint.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-44381157761369481362010-03-10T23:29:45.720+00:002010-03-10T23:29:45.720+00:00Deal! :)Deal! :)hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03306622656461205674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-46643539678604250692010-03-10T14:05:46.939+00:002010-03-10T14:05:46.939+00:00My one great poetry tour of Ireland took me to Gal...My one great poetry tour of Ireland took me to Galway (one of the best cities in the world, surely).<br />Here are some festivals where artifartiness may be in supply at the time concerned: Make sure you pop in to Groggans, the best poetry pub in Dublin, at some point.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eaf.ie/aboutus.html" rel="nofollow">fun</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinsaleartsweek.com/" rel="nofollow">mairfun</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ballyshannonfolkfestival.com/" rel="nofollow">evenmairfun</a>Hugh McMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353561780315527799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-57909861162985197012010-03-10T11:28:58.457+00:002010-03-10T11:28:58.457+00:00Connemara is spectacular - Kylemore Abbey and Clif...Connemara is spectacular - Kylemore Abbey and Clifden are both in the area (there's a beautifully restored walled garden in Kylemore and Clifden is a great summer town) and you could continue along the coast to to Westport via Linnane.<br />West Cork and Kerry are both brilliant - Garinish Island is a lovely spot off West Cork and there's a great boat trip out across a bay full of seals. If you are in Dingle Fungi the Dolphin is worth a boat trip - he swims along the side of the boat and hops up and down in the water. My eight-year-old girl loved it. Only drawback is that it might be a bit jammers in July and August - but you could see that as a plus too.Pure Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265599089734430505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-50651411610022332822010-03-10T10:55:56.954+00:002010-03-10T10:55:56.954+00:00I'll try and get some photos Hope...but only i...I'll try and get some photos Hope...but only if you agree to post some in return. What about some more photos of the area around where you live? I've never been to the US and I'd love to get more of an idea of where you are.<br /><br />I had quite a few years without any travel (beyond family visits) Eryl so I know what you're talking about there! It feels good to be getting back into getting about.<br /><br />Eej - I sincerely hope there is a Father Ted museum and that that isn't one of the fictional places!<br /><br />Swiss...I have been thinking of that route. Just need to get myself organised and make some decisions!<br /><br />xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-13146460304420515682010-03-10T09:31:56.805+00:002010-03-10T09:31:56.805+00:00the drive along the top of the north is great. i w...the drive along the top of the north is great. i wasn't over fussed for the causeway - too mnay people!! and, whisper it, fingal's cave is better.<br /><br />and then donegal. so lovely that when i was there last, if i ahdn;t a mortgage to pay i'd have upped sticks and moved there in a second. all the way down to sligo where you can indulge in all maner of yeats tomfoolery.<br /><br />all kinds of loveliness...swisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924594772578153947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-54221241254755105842010-03-10T00:20:49.143+00:002010-03-10T00:20:49.143+00:00A pint of black in Mulligan's of Poolbeg stree...A pint of black in Mulligan's of Poolbeg street,not the nicest bar but the best Guinness in Dublin, The Palace Bar, and also Mrs Flaherty's five legged cow.Kilmainham Jail,IMMA, Collins Barracks,National Gallery,Clifden,Glencar Waterfall, Croagh Patrick,Lissadel House,Ashford Castle,Achill Island,The Father Ted Museum. (I made two of these up)Totalfeckineejithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352708391465031655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-40855526650137966682010-03-09T23:42:28.475+00:002010-03-09T23:42:28.475+00:00I wish I could help but I've never been. I agr...I wish I could help but I've never been. I agree with Hope though, wherever you go take lots of photos, I'm relying on blog pals holiday snaps to give me a taste of awayness.Erylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008344023000459577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-70023954251544684402010-03-09T23:14:52.808+00:002010-03-09T23:14:52.808+00:00Haven't been but Mom went and the Giant's ...Haven't been but Mom went and the Giant's Causeway was big on her list too!<br /><br />And you'd BETTER be taking us along for another photo vacation. It's the only decent vacation I get...when my blogger friends go somewhere cool and play show & tell. ;)hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03306622656461205674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-19030097961068348742010-03-09T21:52:28.934+00:002010-03-09T21:52:28.934+00:00I'll have to start putting dots on a map, I se...I'll have to start putting dots on a map, I see. Maybe we'll need a month away...more likely to be a fortnight though.<br /><br />Thanks Sorlil. I wrote it last year some time.<br /><br />xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-33673590878400785272010-03-09T21:35:31.959+00:002010-03-09T21:35:31.959+00:00Come to Dundalk... :)Come to Dundalk... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280161801824435219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-69377440589861849602010-03-09T21:21:32.558+00:002010-03-09T21:21:32.558+00:00very nice poem! really like the sounds.very nice poem! really like the sounds.Marion McCreadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657757253873577465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-76876844510936142672010-03-09T18:57:05.277+00:002010-03-09T18:57:05.277+00:00If you are landing in the north, the Giant's C...If you are landing in the north, the Giant's Causeway is a must-see. Also the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.<br />If you then head west, the drive from Mayo down to Conamara in Galway is spectacular - bleak and mountainy. If you come to the midlands (I'm in East Galway), come on over for lunch!<br />N xGroup 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07924947352624027079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-3509165623772737522010-03-09T18:23:29.633+00:002010-03-09T18:23:29.633+00:00No, she pretty much loves all dogs.
I won't b...No, she pretty much loves all dogs.<br /><br />I won't be doing much poetry stuff...it is family holiday time and I'm not permitted to take the piss...<br /><br />xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-69374222854438460512010-03-09T18:12:38.458+00:002010-03-09T18:12:38.458+00:00She doesn't scare easy does she? Ah the dog s...She doesn't scare easy does she? Ah the dog should be well trained by then, she says optimistically... I could get you on the aul radio show then too maybe...Niamh Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519443787482685320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-21282103252679080112010-03-09T17:41:59.562+00:002010-03-09T17:41:59.562+00:00Oh and I'm not on the scrounge...when I say &#...Oh and I'm not on the scrounge...when I say 'come and visit' we don't necessarily need to stay the night! Well, unless you really want us to...<br /><br />xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-9341705147014249422010-03-09T17:36:07.082+00:002010-03-09T17:36:07.082+00:00Hey, and you have a dog! A big draw with our young...Hey, and you have a dog! A big draw with our youngest member...<br /><br />I'll look all those places up in my guide book. Cheers.<br /><br />xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564859019305736550.post-7638085857457606822010-03-09T17:32:17.587+00:002010-03-09T17:32:17.587+00:00Yay... I'll have a think about it, and have a ...Yay... I'll have a think about it, and have a word with Mr VC about possibly putting up strangers from the internet... other than that there's nice bits all over Ireland. I'd recommend - Wicklow mountains, for hillwalking, Fota Wildlife Park in Cork, the magic road in Waterford (there's a road that you park on and the car will seem to roll upwards - I've no idea where exactly it is tho - might have to do more research on that for you). Banna strand in Kerry is glorious, or there's some great beaches in the gaeltacht part of Galway too... plus a much under appreciated watery area in Leitrim... depends what you kind of want to do most. Poetically - You'll also have to read at the Glór sessions, will see what festivals there are on closer to the time...Niamh Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519443787482685320noreply@blogger.com