March 22, 2009 in County Waterford--Lismore Castle Grounds
The weekend in March 2009 began at Dungarvin, Co. Waterford. It was a 'girl's' weekend. My Irish friends Winnie and Carmel and I went down to the Munster Senior Scor semi-finals in Cappoquin, Co. Waterfored. For me it was the complete Irish experience, with all entrants using their Irish names and with the program printed in Irish. Waterford is known there in Irish as Port Láirge. When we left our lovely B and B, we headed over to Lismore for a romp around the castle grounds, then went south toward Limerick and home. The trip took us to the Tipperary/Waterford line. Winnie had packed a lunch, which we ate on a grassy hillside, complete with a waterfall and nearby sheep. It was a pastoral treat! A short drive from there took us to the Vee, where the hills meet, forming a vee, through which a panoramic view known as the Golden Vale can be seen. I'll insert my photo of the Vee here.
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But now it's back to lovely reality, snug in my warm surroundings and having good memories of Christmas here with Rebecca, Ben and Heather. We ate heartily, opened gifts, chuckled alot and hugged at our parting. 2010 is sneaking up on us. Wonder what surprises lie ahead? Guess I'd better break now and take D'arcy for her walk.
More later...
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