I adore Ireland. I am a citizen of the country through my mother and grandmother. I have visited many times but this visit was to introduce the country to my husband who is also descended from Irish ancestor's who lived in Dublin. Here are a few pictures. This beautiful landscape is in County Mayo in a region called Connemara.
Most people think of Ireland as a poor country but it is now the richest European nation. They have suffered from the recent recession but still are referred to as the "Celtic Tiger."
This is a traditional cottage with a thatched roof on the Aran Islands. Unfortunately they are disappearing fast. I Love this photo. Even in the few years since I have been back big changes have taken place in the country.
The villages are colorful. This is Kenmare on the outer edgee of the Ring Of Kerry. You can be sure I will be painting or hooking this village this year!
There is no rug hooking in Ireland and believe me I have searched for it! There is lots of felting. This is a basket of felted pins. I wanted to buy the entire basket but I settled for one!
This is me and my husband Don on a boat in Killary Harbor. This is ireland's only fjord. It was a beautiful afternoon.
This picture was taken at a pub in Clifton. Can you see the musician in the background. We had a ball listening to traditional music everywhere we went.
You all know I love sheep. I was born in the wrong century!!! was able to get up close and personal with these guys!
Can you believe this traffic jam!!!!! I love it.
