Ireland Day 8 Sun 17/8

[mumof2]

So today we were hoping to go to the Tagoat steam rally but because of all the rain making the ground too wet it was postponed, but the blooming sun was shining - typical!

My Aunty came over again for a cuppa and then around lunchtime we decided to drive over to St Mullins for a walk and a cuppa at the tea room next to the river - it's been many years since DH and I were last there, i have no doubt that it's all completely different now!

Well, no sooner had we set off then.....yep, rain!

We kept going but when we arrived there an hour later it was REALLY heavy so no walking today - the rain was running down the hill as we drove up it....a stroll down to the river would NOT have been pleasant so we had a driving round the mountain roads tour instead!


I managed to get a few pics as we went but they're not great - the clouds were hanging over the mountain and it was VERY cold up there...brrr.

About 1/2 way back the rain eased a bit so we stopped at Carrickbyrne Hill for a short walk to stretch our legs.

Back at the house we ordered a chinese takeaway for tea and Bill & DH had to drive into town to collect it as the house is too far out to deliver to!

The wood burning stove in the front room was lit tonight and we sat in there instead of out the back in the sun room.....

[uscwest]

Another great Irish day. And the rain helps keep it green.

[Johnie]

It looks beautiful.

[Dawn]

Stop posting pictures that make me want to blow the Disney fund on a trip to Ireland.

[Tink]

I love the cottage/house. The clouds hanging low. Yes, that is a good memory of Ireland. The rain can be a nuisance when you want to have a good walk, but it's so much a part of Ireland it would seem odd without it, eh?

I love the scenery. Thank you for the beautiful photos.

[mumof2]

Another great Irish day. And the rain helps keep it green.

ah, so that's why it rains a lot! i was informed yesterday that the radio said it was the rainiest summer Ireland has had in a long time.....just typical it had to happen while we were there!

It looks beautiful.

thank you Johnie, it *is* beautiful!

Stop posting pictures that make me want to blow the Disney fund on a trip to Ireland.

oh, but i enjoy showing them to you Dawn...and i have more!

I love the cottage/house. The clouds hanging low. Yes, that is a good memory of Ireland. The rain can be a nuisance when you want to have a good walk, but it's so much a part of Ireland it would seem odd without it, eh?

I love the scenery. Thank you for the beautiful photos.

thank you Tink,you're very welcome - i'm glad I'm bringing back memories for you!

[BevW]

I'm going to have to re-read these trip reports of Ireland...I really want to go there one day!

[mumof2]

I'm going to have to re-read these trip reports of Ireland...I really want to go there one day!

aha.....you can go with Tink and Dawn, oh - and Willow of course!

[foreverducky]

I soooo want to visit too! Those pictures are just so lovely!

[mumof2]

I soooo want to visit too! Those pictures are just so lovely!

thanks love! you can all go together then!