Since I last left you...

Since I last posted photos. We have driven from Ballina to Galway to Cork. Then to Killkenny and finally back to Dublin. Here are a few pics of what we have seen along the way. We are having and great time. Off to Malta Tuesday (Tom) so looking forward to that.

Our Little Mitsubishi Colt. We sadly had to return her today.

The Guinness Storhouse. In Dublin.

The one place Gav really wanted to go. This place produces 3 million pints of Guinness per day. At the top of the building, is the Gravity bar where you receive a pint of Guinness and a 360 degree view of Dublin city.

Rock of Cashel. In Cashel, County Tpperary.

A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral.

The Jameson Distillery. In Midleton, County Cork.

This was really interesting to see how the Famous Irish Whisky is made. We even got a free taste at the end :-)

Cahir Castle. Cahir in County Tipperary.

Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. It is one of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles. It is situated on a rocky island on the River Suir.

Charles Fort. In Kinsale in County Cork.

Constructed in the late 17th century on the site of an earlier coastal fortification, Charles Fort is a classic example of a star-shaped fort. As one of the largest military forts in the country, Charles Fort has been associated with some of the most momentous events in Irish history.

Cobh Island. County Cork.

This is the Island that we stayed on in Cork. It was the Titanic's last stop before it hit the Ice berg.

The Blarney Castle. In County Cork.

Another major tourist attraction in Ireland. At the top of the Castle you can kiss the Blarney stone. It is said that locals like to urinate on the stone. But you can not come to Ireland and not kiss the Blarney stone. Its quiet scaring when you are kissing it, as you can see the floor below you.

The Burren: In County Clare.

The Burren basically a hugh area which consists of various flora and landscapes that can only be seen in this area.

The Cliffs of Moher. County Clare.

A major tourist attraction in Ireland. The view from the top is amazing.

Portumna Castle: In County Galway.

The great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde.