Eagle Down - Castle, Bogs, Ancient Churches

Eagle Down – Castle, Bogs, Ancient Churches

Went on a car tour of the west of Ireland. Here is what we saw: Kylemore Abbey was built as a Castle and private home in 1887. From Wikipedia, I learned that there were 33 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 sitting rooms, a ballroom, billard room, library, …

Irish Cow Jam

Irish Cow Jam

How often have you ever had to stop for 100 cows? I know I had no choice in the matter – these animals are huge! Ten minutes later, I was free to go!

Eagle Wheel Crack Surgery in Ireland

Eagle Wheel Crack Surgery in Ireland

Blacksmith Pawel, an award winning metal sculptor and world class martial artist shapes the ten inch long gusset he will be tig welding to reinforce the cracked area of my rim shown below. Steeped in experience, he was able to reposition the jig y…

Record Irish Heat

Three days ago, I rode in bIke shorts and a t-shirt for the first time here in well over a year. I did the same thing yesterday and today and it is predicted that I can tomorrow and maybe even Tuesday as well. As temperature records are being set …

Free Speech in Ireland

Free Speech in Ireland

What’s up for vote is whether to ratify the terms of the most recent bailout treaty that Ireland has negotiated with European Union lending institutions….