#Killorglin

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Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. Tailtiu may have been an earth goddess who represented the dying vegetation that fed mankind. The funeral…

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#Ancient Celts #Celtic #Co. Kerry #Co. Mayo #Croagh Patrick #Fairs #Festivals #Ireland #Killorglin #King Puck #Lúgh #Lúghnasa #Lughnasadh #Mount Brandon

[ceo-draiochta]

Lughnasadh in the Modern Day

The ancient festival of Lúnasa is one of the 4 celtic fire festivals celebrated on the turn of the seasons. The other 3 festivals all have very clear christian reinterpretations. Those being All Hallows Eve, St Brigids day and May day. However Lúnasa also has a number of modern day christian holidays associated with it in much the same way.

(Linked sources in brackets)

Names

The modern festival goes by many names: Domnach Lúnasa, Lá Lúnasa, Domnach Crom Dubh, Bilberry Sunday and most commonly as either Reek Sunday or Garland Sunday. (1)(2)

Hill Climbing & Holy Wells

This is a day where the mountain of Croagh Patrick is visited, the pilgrimage consists of climbing the mountain while taking stops at certain stone cairns, where one walks in circles around them a set number of times while reciting specific prayers. There are 3 major sections where this is done(3). This is still observed today(4). It is celebrated on the last Sunday of July.

(Croagh Patrick)

This, while observed throughout the country, is not the only such celebration. Many towns climb their respective hills on this day such as those around Keash Hill in Sligo(2)(5)(11), Slive Donard in Down(6), and Máméan in Galway (7). Holy wells are also visited on this day such as in Cappagh, Galway(8), Ballyfa, Galway(9) and Ballyhaunis, Mayo (12). In some cases a procession from the Holy Well to the hill takes place (2)(7)(11)

(Máméan)

An interesting example of this was the Tullaghan Hill holy well in county Sligo, where the Holy Well was on a hill specifically the Ox mountains. This specific well used to be visited on Garland Sunday but is no longer as the festival that followed this visit evoked too much "secular fun" (10).

Festivals

Fairs and celebrations seem to be a core feature of this Lúnasa Tradition, with the aforementioned Tullaghan Hill fair, The Old Fair Day in Tubbercurry, county Sligo (13) and Fair Day in Kenmare, Kerry(14). These are usually celebrated in the second week on August, i.e. a week or two after the religious excursion.

The Puck Fair is festival in Killorglin, county Kerry. It is celebrated in the second week of August and involves crowning a specific goat "king" and parading them around while a large fair takes place(15).

(Puck Fair)

Mythology

In the dinseanchas entry for Nás, the death and burial of two of the wives of Lugh are described, with Bui having been buried on the Hill of Cnogba. Where it is said that "The hosts of the pure Gaels came to bewail the women". Suggesting that there was a precession to the Hill she was buried. There was then said to be mass mourning which grew into a great assembly. These events were said to have contributed to the beginning of the festival of Taltiu, which is to say Lúnasa. (16)

Pagan Connection

The pagan connection is quite clear to see, with Holy wells long being sites of pre-Christian worship, it is little coincidence that they are visited around the time of Lúnasa. The climbing of a hill seems to be widely practiced over the country and directly connects to the Dinseanchas story of the beginning of the Lúnasa festival in where a hill was climbed to reach a grave for mourning. The fact that Keash Hil (Ceis Corran) and Croagh Patrick are both home to ancient megalithic cairns, which are commonly connected with the Otherworld is also an interesting point.

Lúnasa being an Aonach, a funeral festival for the foster mother of Lugh, Tailtiu does tie directly into the occurrence of festivals around this time.

Practices to Adopt

It seems clear now that visiting watery sites such as wells and climbing hills to worship, as well as large scale festivals and merriment are a key part of how Lúnasa has continued to be celebrated and should be incorporated into a modern Irish pagan practice.

#irish paganism #celtic paganism #gaelic paganism #ireland #féile #Lúnasa #lughnasadh #irish reconstructionist #irish reconstructionism #irish polytheism #celtic polytheism #gaelic polytheism #wheel of the year #witch #witchblr #paganism #the source numbers got a little out of order dont mind that though #irish mythology #mine

[fiagai-cnuasaitheoir]

No Mabon is not really an Irish Pagan Holiday. Instead we celebrate Goats for some reason.

Between Lúnasa and Samhain the non-irish-made wheel of the year, designed by a British man inserts a Cornwall based holiday Mabon.

Though this holiday seems cool it is not really irish or connected to those other holidays.

There are however accounts on dúchas.ie discussing a different holiday between these two dates is what i believe to be related to Fómhar na Géanna. Fómhar= Autumnal harvest time. Géanna=Goats

(Note: most info on fomhar na géanna refers to title of a christian catholic holiday in March, gé also means goose. But Géanna can be a plural of gabhar)

(But yeah. It feels related to puck fair. And they always move pagan holidays around when they turn them christian.)

A festival named Puck Fair falls on August 11th rather than September 24th

To find out more info, look into Puck Fair. Described on wikipedia as:

The Puck Fair/ Aonach an Phoic, meaning "Fair of the He-Goat", 'poc' being the Irish for a male goat is one of Ireland's oldest fairs. It takes place annually from 10–12 August in Killorglin, County Kerry.

Puck Fair c.1900 Description

Bronze statue of "King Puck" in Killorglin Every year a group of people go up into the mountains and catch a wild goat. The goat is brought back to the town and the "Queen of Puck", traditionally a young school girl from one of the local primary schools, crowns the goat "King Puck".

The goat is then put into a small cage on a high stand for three days, and on the 3rd day of the fair, he is brought down to be led back to the mountains. In the middle of the town square, he is crowned and this signifies that the festivities may begin. The pubs stay open until 3.00 AM which is a legal exception due to the fair as all bars in Ireland normally must close at 2.00 AM. This is a source of contention with the local police.”

#Mabon #gaeilge #irish #witch #celtic #celtic paganism #witchcraft #wicca #wheel of the year #green witch #paganism #ireland #history #sabbats #lughnasadh #mabon #Samhain #lunasagh #Lunasa #autumn #goats #puck fair

[trilliansthoughts]

Lughnasadh

Lughnasadh is a traditional Celtic festival held on August 1st, halfway between the Summer Solstice and the Autumnal Equinox, that celebrates the start of the harvest season and is named after the Celtic sun god, Lugh, one of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Often portrayed as a warrior and a king, Lugh is also the god of craftsmanship, associated with skill and mastery in many disciplines, and is the divine father of Cú Chulainn, the greatest hero of Irish legend.

Harvesting of crops is an important annual event in all agricultural calendars. This was especially so in the past when harvesting, done by hand, was a race against the weather, time, and nature. When summer is at its peak and the first berries start to ripen, it’s time to harvest. Saving crops for winter was important for survival and there are many beliefs, customs, and rituals linked to the harvest time.

Ireland has its own unique old harvest customs that represent prosperity and abundance of blessings. The connection to agriculture and nature led to similar harvest traditions on all parts of the island, regardless of religion. Harvesting officially began at Lughnasadh and harvest rituals were observed in August and September.

Ancient communities marked the festival by gathering grains from the first harvest of the growing season. Wheat, barley, oats, and corn were vital for surviving the long cold winters of the Northern Hemisphere. On August 1st, grain was harvested in the dawn hours and baked into loaves of bread to be shared by the community. Modern day agricultural fairs continue some of the traditions of Lughnasadh, such as Puck Fair in Killorglin, Co. Kerry.

Lughnasadh is associated with symbols of mid and late summer including sunflowers, sheaves of grain, and harvest tools such as scythes. Associated colours are drawn largely from nature, and include bold shades of yellow, bright greens, and orange. Stones associated with Lughnasadh include citrine, peridot (the birthstone for August), carnelian, gold topaz, clear quartz, and amber. Lúnasa is the Irish word for the month of August.

Some traditions associated with Lughnasadh include:

First fruits offering: It is common for people to offer the first harvested crops to the gods as a sign of gratitude and to seek blessings for a bountiful harvest season.

Bonfires are an essential part of the festivities. People gather around the fire, often on hilltops or sacred sites, and participate in various rituals, games, and activities to mark the occasion.

Feasting: A grand feast is often prepared to celebrate the abundance of the harvest. Foods made from the freshly harvested crops, such as bread, corn, berries, and fruits, are featured in the feast.

Handfasting and weddings: Lughnasadh is considered an auspicious time for weddings and handfasting ceremonies, a temporary form of marriage that lasted a year and a day.

Crafting and art: Artisans and craftsmen often showcase their skills during Lughnasadh, displaying their handcrafted goods at fairs and markets.

Gratitude and reflection: Lughnasadh is a time for expressing gratitude for the harvest and reflecting on the cycle of life, death, and rebirth as symbolized by the crops.

During the early Middle Ages, as the influence of the Christian church spread, the ancient celebration of Lughnasadh and the first grain harvest were combined with Christianity. Early Christians took the first loaf of bread from the harvest to the local church to be blessed by a priest and referred to the festival as Lammas or “loaf mass”. It was a Lughnasadh tradition to get as close to the sun as possible to make offerings to Lugh, the Celtic sun god, so the custom of climbing hills and mountains has become a Christian pilgrimage in many areas. The best known is the pilgrimage to the top of Croagh Patrick on the last Sunday in July, known as Reek Sunday.

#Lughnasadh #Lúnasa #Lugh #Celts #Pagans #Mythology #Ireland

[nancypullen]

Doolin & Inisheer

I've decided that I won't bore you with a day by day sightseeing tour, and I'll just mention a few of the spots that were especially fun. I'll start with Doolin. When we left our sweet Air BnB in Killorglin we headed for Doolin, stopping along the way to ooh and ahh at castles, fields of sheep, and quaint villages. Our plan upon arriving in Doolin was to catch a ferry out to Inisheer, part of the Aran Islands. Doolin is also where you can roam the famous Cliffs of Moher. The day started like this...

so we were a tad concerned that we wouldn't really be able to see much of anything. It's a bit over two hours from Killorglin to Doolin, most of it narrow, winding roads like this. As we drove along the fog started to lift, thank goodness.

I had so many questions about this, and I did find the answers. More on that later.

As we got closer to our destination the day became even more clear and it promised perfect weather for our plans.

I knew I'd love Doolin as soon as we turned into the village. Just look at it!

After a quick look around we went right to the ferry departure.

A quick fifteen minute ride delivered us to Inisheer. The Aran Islands are a group of three islands off the west coast of Ireland in Galway Bay. Inisheer ( Inis Oírr - translates to East Island) is the smallest, just 280 inhabitants. Some people recognize it from the opening of Father Ted, a hilarious BBC show from way back. The other islands are Inishmaan (Inis Meáin, Middle Island) and Inishmor (Inis Mór, Big Island). It's hard to choose which to visit, they all offer something different, but we opted for Inisheer.  It was a lovely choice. Thanks to the fog and misty rain of the morning, coupled with a ferry ride, Fiona made an appearance.

But look at those sweet white cottages on Inisheer! Upon arriving we opted to start our tour of he island by hopping into a wagon pulled by a trusty steed named Betty. I never did get the name of our driver. I'm going to call him Jack. His mixture of Irish and English meant that I only got a smattering of information from him, but as we trotted around the island this is what I got - population of 280, the fields separated by stone walls belonged to different families and there's not as much livestock on the island as there used to be. When we paused to look at two cows stretched out and basking in the sunshine he added that American cows don't lie down because they're not as content. I didn't correct him because I truly haven't seen American cows that relaxed, and he was very proud of the fact that their cows are "treated like family". If their butter is proof of contented cows, then Ireland wins that one. Here's a snippet, toward the end he says, "You probably never heard of Father Ted." and Mickey responds that we had. So he took us by the shipwreck that is part of the scenery on the fictional "Craggy Island" where Father Ted lived.

I loved the simplicity of Inisheer.

Of course they have a castle...

O'Brien's Castle.

But my favorite part was after we hopped out of the wagon. Mickey went one direction, following his photographers nose, and I went another, because I'd spotted a graveyard. You know I love a good cemetery. So I climbed a hill and explored, it was fascinating.

A crumbling 10th century church, old graves, newer graves, and views of the island that filled my soul. I could see everything! In one direction O'Brien's Castle stood behind cottages with laundry flapping on the lines while a horse clip-clopped its way toward town the harbor.

And there's a wagon leaving town.

Crisp, sea air and sunshine, incredible views, and the company of ghosts. I didn't want to leave my perfect spot but, onward we went. I met Mickey down the road and we wandered around for a while longer, eventually catching the ferry back to Doolin.

Once we were off the ferry we started off to find the Air BnB for our night in town. This was the road to our lodgings. Be still my heart!

That's Doonagore Castle. This structure dates to the mid 1500's, but there's been a castle on that site as far back as 1300. In 1588, a ship from the Spanish Armada got into difficulty off the coast of Doolin and crashed close to the castle ( you can walk to the Cliffs of Moher from there!). The ship’s crew of 170 men managed to make their way out of the wreck. What a relief, right? NOPE. The High Sheriff of Clare arrived and all of the survivors were hung at the castle or at a site nearby that’s known as ‘Cnocán an Crochaire’, or Hangman's Hill. Yikes! NOt the warm Irish welcome that we received. Anyway, it's beautiful, magical, and it's privately owned by an Irish-American family. Can you imagine the view of the wild Atlantic from that tower? Wow! We found our cottage just past the castle and it was so sweet and cozy.

We cleaned up a bit, I battled with Fiona, and we drove back down to town to enjoy dinner at a pub. We purposely delayed going to dinner so that we could stay a bit longer and enjoy the music in the pub. Most pubs offer live music at night and we were in the mood for some Irish tunes. McDermott's Pub served us an absolutely delicious dinner - Mickey had Guinness Stew and I had Bangers & Mash. Pure comfort food after a full day of sea air and climbing hills. After dinner a bit closer to the music and shared a table with a fun couple. He was Irish, she was American. It was a perfect ending to a wonderful day in Doolin. Good food, good music, and good company. As wonderful as all of this was, it wasn't even my favorite place. I'll cover that in the next post when I tell you all about Dingle. Until then I'll leave you with a tiny clip from McDermott's Pub (below).

Stay safe, stay well, stay tuned for more shenanigans! XOXO, Nancy

#Youtube

[killian-whump]

FYI in case you were still interested in what's going on with the Sync Report - interesting bit about 14 episodes of the TV series (if it ever happens)

https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/killorglin-based-company-to-create-at-least-20-jobs-this-year-295826

It doesn't seem to be going away just yet unfortunately.

Right. I saw that, actually.

Interesting story about how I saw that already... Colin tweeted a link to it. I happened to be on Twitter when he did, so I caught it. I groaned and did the whole, "Oh no, not this again..." But I wasn't going to say anything. I was just gonna ignore it, as I do, because you know, he has to fulfill his end of whatever obligations remain from that whole debacle. Whatevs. But then the tweet disappeared. I checked and double-checked. Yep. It was gone. He must've deleted it. He didn't tweet it again.

🤔

My current theory, simply because I like it, is that he was asked to tweet about it, did so, then realized the article doesn't even fucking mention his name even once and said, "Well, fuck this then," hit delete, and went out to have a jump on his trampoline.

I have no proof of this, but I like it.

#tsr debacle #the debacle that keeps debacling

[dailyrugbytoday]

Limerick club and school rugby fixtures - November 1 to November 8

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Limerick club and school rugby fixtures - November 1 to November 8

LIMERICK club and school rugby fixtures for the period from Wednesday, November 1 to Wednesday, November 8 . Kick-off 2.30pm unless otherwise stated. 

Saturday, November 4    

Energia All Ireland League Division 1A:Ballynahinch v Shannon,Ballymacarn Park;

City of Armagh v Dublin University,Palace Grounds;

Cork Constitution v Lansdowne,Temple Hill;

U.C.D. v Terenure College,Belfield;

Young Munster v Clontarf,Tom Clifford Park;

Division 1B:Blackrock College v Queens University,Stradbrook;

Buccaneers v Old Belvedere,Dubarry Park;

Garryowen v Old Wesley,Dooradoyle;

Naas v St. Mary’s College,Forenaughts;

U.C.C. v Highfield,Mardyke;

Division 2A:Cashel v Ballymena,Spafield;

M.U. Barnhall v Malone,Parsonstown;

Navan v Banbridge,Balreak Old;

Old Crescent v Nenagh Ormond,Takumi Park;

U.L. Bohemian v Greystones,Annacotty;

Division 2B:Belfast Harlequins v Skerries,Deramore Park;

Instonians v Sligo,Shaw’s Bridge;

Malahide v Rainey Old Boys,Estuary Road;

Wanderers v Dungannon,Merrion Road;

Division 2C:Ballina v Tullamore,Heffernan Park;

Bangor v Enniscorthy,Upritchard Park;

Clogher Valley v Clonmel,The Cran;

Galwegians v Bruff,Crowley Park;

Omagh Academicals v Midleton,Thomas Mellon Playing Fields;

Energia Women’s All Ireland League:Ballincollig v U.L. Bohemian,Tanner Park,5pm;

Old Belvedere v Cooke,Ollie Campbell Park,5pm;

Suttonians v Blackrock College,JJ McDowell Memorial Grounds,5pm;

Wicklow v Railway Union,Ashtown Lane,5pm;

Munster Junior League Division 3:Castleisland v Ardscoil Old Boys,Castleisland;

North Munster Gleeson League A:Presentation v St. Senan’s,Rathuard;

Richmond v St. Mary’s,Garryowen Green;

Shannon v Kilrush,Coonagh;

North Munster Gleeson League B:Garryowen v Thomond,Dooradoyle;

Listowel v Old Crescent,Listowel;

Newcastle West v Charleville,Newcastle West;

North Munster Gleeson League C:Kilfeacle v Thurles,Kilfeacle;

Donal Walsh U20 Trophy:Garryowen v Bruff,Crescent Comp;

U.C.C. v Old Crescent,Curaheen Road;

Bank of Ireland Boys U18 League Conference 2:Killorglin-Iveragh Eagles v Charleville,Killorglin,12.30pm;

Tralee-Castleisland v Killarney,Tralee,12.30pm;

Conference 4:Bantry Bay v Clonakilty,Bantry,12.30pm;

Kinsale v Bandon,Kinsale,12pm;

Conference 5:Carrigaline-Dolphin v Douglas-Muskerry,Tramore Valley Park,12pm;

Conference 6:Waterpark v Dungarvan,Ballinakill,12pm;

Conference 7:Cobh Pirates v Mitchelstown,Cobh,1pm;

Midleton v Fermoy,Towns Park,1pm;

Bank of Ireland Boys U16 League Conference 2:Listowel v Killarney,Listowel,12pm;

Chorca Dhuibhne v Desmond Rugby,Ballydavid,12pm;

Conference 4:Bandon v Kinsale,Bandon,12pm;

Clonakilty Red v Bantry Bay,The Vale,2pm;

Conference 5:Fermoy v Douglas-Muskerry,Fermoy,2pm;

Highfield v Ballincollig,Woodleigh Park,12.30pm;

Conference 6:Waterpark v Waterford City,Ballinakill,12pm;

Boys East U14 League Group 2:Clanwilliam v Clonmel,Clanwilliam Park,4.30pm;

Boys South U14 League Group A:Clonakilty v Bandon,The Vale,11am;

Dunmanway v Skibbereen,Dunmanway,12pm;

Group B:Mallow v Cork Constitution,Mallow,12pm;

Group C:Midleton v Crosshaven,Towns Park,12pm;

Group D:Mitchelstown v Highfield,Mitchelstown,12pm;

Old Christians v Muskerry,Rathcooney,12.15pm;

Boys South U13 League Group B:Cork Constitution v Skibbereen,Temple Hill,12pm;

Boys West U14 League:Charleville v Killarney,Charleville,12pm;

Chorca Dhuibhne v Listowel,Ballydavid,12pm;

Iveragh Eagles v Castleisland-Abbeyfeale,Cahirciveen,12pm;

Killorglin v Tralee,Killorglin,12pm;

Bank of Ireland Girls U18 League Conference 1:Ballina-Killaloe v Carrick-on-Suir,Clairsford,12.30pm;

Bruff v Fethard-Thurles,Kilballyowen Park,12.30pm;

Ennis v Shannon,Ennis,12.30pm;

Conference 2:Ballincollig v Midleton-Youghal-Fermoy,Tanner Park,12.30pm;

Clonakilty v Dolphin,The Vale,12.30pm;

Dunmanway-Bantry Bay v Killarney,Bantry,11am;

Bank of Ireland Girls U16 League Conference 1:Bruff v U.L. Bohemian-Garryowen,Killballyowen Park,11am;

Conference 2:Clonakilty v Tralee-Castleisland,The Vale,12.30pm;

Conference 3:Old Crescent v Bruff,Takumi Park,11am;

Boys U18 Friendly:Old Christians v Skibbereen,Rathcooney,12.30pm;

Boys U16 Friendly:Old Christians v Clonakilty Green,Rathcooney,1.15pm;

Boys U13 Friendly:Cobh Pirates v Bandon,Cobh,1pm;

Girls U16 Friendly:Ennis v Ballinasloe,Ennis,11am;

  Sunday, November 5     

Munster Junior League Division 1:Clanwilliam v Kilfeacle,Clanwilliam Park;

Kanturk v Charleville,Kanturk;

Mallow v Clonakilty,Mallow;

Newcastle West v Thurles,Newcaslte West;

Richmond v Skibbereen,Richmond Park;

Sunday’s Well v Bandon,Musgrave Park;

Thomond v Muskerry,Liam Fitzgerald Park;

Division 2:Abbeyfeale v Cobh Pirates,Abbeyfeale;

Ballincollig v Tralee,Tanner Park;

Fermoy v Crosshaven,Fermoy;

Galbally-Mitchelstown v Fethard,Galbally;

Kinsale v Old Christians,Kinslae;

St. Mary’s v Youghal,Grove Island;

Waterpark v St. Senan’s,Ballinakill;

Division 3:Chorca Dhuibhne v Ennis,Ballydavid;

Douglas v Killarney,Castletreasure;

Dungarvan v Carrick-on-Suir,Dungarvan;

Scariff v Killorglin,Scariff;

Senior Clubs League Division 1:Shannon v Garryowen,Coonagh;

Young Munster v Cashel,Tom Clifford Park;

Division 2:Nenagh Ormond v Old Crescent,Nenagh;

Women’s League Division 1:Skibbereen v Dolphin,Skibbereen,1pm;

Tralee v Ennis-Kilrush,Tralee,1pm;

U.L. Bohemian v Shannon-TUS,Annacotty,1pm;

Division 2:Ballincollig v Clonakilty,Tanner Park,1pm;

Bantry Bay v Bruff,Bantry,1pm;

Midleton v Thurles,Towns Park,1pm;

Bank of Ireland Boys U18 League Conference 1:Garryowen v Bruff Yellow,Dooradoyle,12pm;

Shannon v Kilrush,Coonagh,12pm;

Young Munster v Newport-Old Crescent-St Senan’s,Derryknockane,12pm;

Conference 2:Chorca Dhuibhne v Desmond Rugby,Ballydavid,2pm;

Conference 3:Nenagh Ormond v Thurles,Nenagh,12pm;

Thurles v Ennis Black,Thurles,12pm;

Conference 6:Clonmel v Youghal,Clonmel,12pm;

Bank of Ireland Boys U16 League Conference 1:Young Munster v Garryowen,Dooradoyle,12pm;

Conference 2:Killorglin v Castleisland,Killorglin,12pm;

Conference 3:Cashel v Kilfeacle,Cashel,11am;

Nenagh Ormond v Thurles,Nenagh,12pm;

Conference 6:Clonmel v Carrick-on-Suir,Clonmel,1.30pm;

Conference 7:Midleton v Mitchelstown,Towns Park,12pm;

Conference 8:Old Crescent v Newport,Takumi Park,12pm;

Charleville v Bruff,Charleville,12pm;

UL Bohemian v Kanturk,Annacotty,12pm;

Conference 15:Newcastle West White v Dunmanway,Newcastle West,12pm;

Waterpark White v Ballina-Killaloe White,Ballinakill,12pm;

Boys East U14 League Group 1:Carrick-on-Suir v Kilfeacle,  Carrick-on-Suir,11am;

Cashel v Dungarvan,Cashel,1pm;

Group 2:Waterford City v Thurles,Waterford,11am;

North U14 League Group 1:Newcastle West v Nenagh Ormond,Newcastle West,11am;

Young Munster v Thomond-Richmond,Derryknockane,11am;

Group 2:Bruff v Kilrush,Kilballyowen Park,11am;

Ennis Black v Shannon,Ennis,11am;

U.L. Bohemian v Ballina-Killaloe-Scariff-Newport,Annacotty,11am;

Boys South U14 League Group C:Kinsale v Cobh Pirates,Kinsale,10.30am;

Bank of Ireland Girls U14 League Conference 2:Ballincollig v Cobh Pirates,Tanner Park,12pm;

Dolphin-Old Christians v Dungannon,Musgrave Park,2pm;

Conference 3:Mallow-Mitchelstown  v Dunmanway-Bantry Bay,Mallow,12pm;

Boys U13 Friendly:Old Christians v Cashel,Rathcooney,11am;

  Tuesday, November 7 

Boys Schools King Cup:Abbey CBS  v Newport College,Collegelands,12.30pm;

Boys Schools McCarthy Cup B – Pathway 2:High School CBS v Kinsale CS,Clonmel,12.30pm;

  Wednesday, November 8       

Donal Walsh U20 Trophy:U.L. Bohemian v Dolphin, Annacotty,8pm;

Boys Schools Pinergy Munster Senior Cup Group A:P.B.C. v Munster CSP,Musgrave Park,8pm;

St. Munchin’s v Castletroy College,Corbally;

Group B:Ardscoil Rís v Glenstal Abbey School,Liam Fitzgerald Park;

C.B.C. v Bandon Grammar School,Lansdowne;

Boys Schools O’Brien Cup:Colaiste Muire (Cobh) v Newtown School,Cobh,12pm;

Boys Schools Bowen Shield:Rockwell College v Crescent College Comp.,Rockwell;

Boys Schools Munster Junior Cup Group A:Crescent College Comp. v Bandon Grammar School,Crescent Comp.;

Munster CSP v P.B.C.,Musgrave Park,6.30pm;

Group B:Castletroy College v C.B.C., Castletroy;

Glenstal Abbey School v Rockwell College,Glenstal;

Boys Schools McCarthy Cup A:Ardscoil Rís v St. Munchin’s,Coonagh;

P.B.C. v C.B.C.,Wilton;

Boys Schools McCarthy Cup B:Ardscoil Rís v St. Munchin’s,Coonagh;

P.B.C. v C.B.C.,Wilton;

Boys South U14 League Group D:Muskerry v Dolphin,Ballyanly,7pm;

Boys Schools U15 Friendly:P.B.C. v C.B.C.,Wilton;

Boys Schools U14 Friendly:Bandon Grammar School v P.B.C.,Bandon;

Bandon Grammar School B v P.B.C. B,Bandon;

Clongowes Wood College v St. Munchin’s,Clane;

Clongowes Wood College B v St. Munchin’s B,Clane;

Clongowes Wood College C v St. Munchin’s C,Clane;

[brookston]

Holidays 8.10

Holidays

Aasia Stormm’s National Honoring Victims Day

Abai Day (Kazakhstan)

Agent Orange Awareness Day

Air Force Day (Argentina)

Aura Day

Battle Flag Day (Iowa)

B1G Day

Candid Camera Day

Chemistry Set Volcano Day

Duran Duran Appreciation Day

810 Day (Michigan)

Feast of San Lorenzo (Spain)

International Biodiesel Day

International Blogging Day

International Update Your Bio Day

Lazy Day

Lentil Day (French Republic)

Miracle Treat Day (Canada)

Momos Day

National Connecticut Day

National Dean Day

National Honoring Victims’ Day

National Lazy Day

National Mary Day

National Ragweed Day

National Shapewear Day

National Spoil Your Dog Day

National Veterans Day (Indonesia)

National Vlogging Day

National Waddle Day

Patlabor Day (Japan)

Paul Bunyan Day [also 2.12]

Peter Parker Day

Prisoner Justice Day (Canada)

Puck Fair begins (Killorglin, Ireland) [thru 8.12]

Sky King Day

Skyscraper Appreciation Day

Smithsonian Day

Snoopy Day

South Carolina Peanut Party (Pelion, SC)

Take an Aspirin Day

Tan Hill Fair (Wiltshire, UK)

Tenth of August (France)

Vlogging Day

World Biofuel Day

World LGBTQ+ Tourism Day

World Lion Day

World’s Fair of Money (Illinois)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Alaska Wild Salmon Day

Banana Split Day

National SKI Citrus Soda Day

National S’mores Day

2nd Thursday in August

August Thursday (Anguilla) [2nd Thursday]

Independence Days

Missouri Statehood Day (#24; 1821)

Ecuador (declared from Spain, 1809)

Feast Days

Aart (Muppetism)

Bessus (Christian; Saint)

Blaan, Bishop of Kinngaradha among the Picts, in Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Blane (Roman Catholic Church)

Deusdedit (Christian; Saint)

Geraint of Dumnonia (Christian; Saint)

Irwin Corey Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Klopstock (Positivist; Saint)

Lawrence of Rome (Christian; Saint) [brewers, maltsters] *

Lazy Day (Pastafarian)

Lawrence Dieba (Ancient Latvia)

Multiversal Underwear Day (Discordian)

Nicola Saggio (Christian; Saint)

Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque (Christian; Saint) [Patroness of Parañaque, Philippines]

Oats and Maize Day (Pagan)

Opalia (Ancient Rome; Goddess of Agriculture)

Our Lady of Good Success of Parañaque [Philippines]

William Harnett (Artology)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [31 of 53]

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (Film; 1984)

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Film; 1994)

Bird Anonymous (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)

BlackkKlansman (Film; 2018)

The Bourne Legacy (Film; 2012)

Candid Camera (TV Series; 1948)

The Door in the Wall, by Marguerite de Angeli (Novel; 1949)

Duck Pimples (Disney Cartoon; 1945)

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Chamber Music; 1787)

Exhibit Piece, bby Philip K. Dick (Short Story; 1954)

Flatliners (Film; 1990)

In a Lonely Place, by Dorothy B. Hughes (Novel; 1947)

Insatiable (TV Series; 2018)

Kentucky Fried Movie (Film; 1977)

Magic Bus, by The Who (Song; 1968)

The Meg (Film; 2018)

Ocean’s Eleven (Film; 1960)

Off the Wall, by Michael Jackson (Album; 1979)

Osmosis Jones (Animated Film; 2001)

The Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford (Novel; 1945)

Red Dawn (Film; 1984)

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, by The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Album; 1984)

Roar, by Katy Perry (Song; 2013)

Stardust (Film; 2007)

The Two Jakes (Film; 1990)

Wigs on the Green, by Nancy Mitford (Novel; 1935)

Today’s Name Days

Astrid, Lars, Laurentius, Laurenz (Austria)

Asterija, Kruno, Krunoslava, Laura, Lovorka, Lovro, Zvjezdan (Croatia)

Vavřinec (Czech Republic)

Laurentius (Denmark)

Laar, Laur, Lauri, Laurits, Lauro (Estonia)

Lasse, Lassi, Lauri (Finland)

Laurent (France)

Astrid, Lars, Laurenz (Germany)

Evlampia, Ippolytos, Iro, Iron, Laura, Lavrentios (Greece)

Lőrinc (Hungary)

Lorenzo (Italy)

Brencis, Inuta, Labrencis, Lorencs (Latvia)

Aistė, Asterija, Astra, Laurynas, Normantas (Lithuania)

Lars, Lasse, Lorents (Norway)

Asteria, Bernard, Bogdan, Borys, Filomena, Laurencjusz, Prochor, Wawrzyniec, Wierzchosław (Poland)

Vavrinec (Slovakia)

Lorenzo (Spain)

Lars (Sweden)

Larvin, Lawrence (Ukraine)

Herb, Herbert, Herbie, Heriberto, Larry, Laura, Laurean, Laurel, Lauren, Laurence, Laurie, Lauryn, Lawrence, Lora, Loren, Lorena, Lorenzo, Loretta, Lori, Lorraine (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 222 of 2024; 143 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 32 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 3 of 28]

Chinese: Month 6 (Ji-Wei), Day 24 (Geng-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 23 Av 5783

Islamic: 23 Muharram 1445

J Cal: 12 Hasa; Fiveday [12 of 30]

Julian: 28 July 2023

Moon: 28%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 26 Dante (8th Month) [Klopstock]

Runic Half Month: Thorn (Defense) [Day 13 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 51 of 94)

Zodiac: Leo (Day 20 of 31)

#calendar #Holidays

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Holidays 8.10

Holidays

Aasia Stormm’s National Honoring Victims Day

Abai Day (Kazakhstan)

Agent Orange Awareness Day

Air Force Day (Argentina)

Aura Day

Battle Flag Day (Iowa)

B1G Day

Candid Camera Day

Chemistry Set Volcano Day

Duran Duran Appreciation Day

810 Day (Michigan)

Feast of San Lorenzo (Spain)

International Biodiesel Day

International Blogging Day

International Update Your Bio Day

Lazy Day

Lentil Day (French Republic)

Miracle Treat Day (Canada)

Momos Day

National Connecticut Day

National Dean Day

National Honoring Victims’ Day

National Lazy Day

National Mary Day

National Ragweed Day

National Shapewear Day

National Spoil Your Dog Day

National Veterans Day (Indonesia)

National Vlogging Day

National Waddle Day

Patlabor Day (Japan)

Paul Bunyan Day [also 2.12]

Peter Parker Day

Prisoner Justice Day (Canada)

Puck Fair begins (Killorglin, Ireland) [thru 8.12]

Sky King Day

Skyscraper Appreciation Day

Smithsonian Day

Snoopy Day

South Carolina Peanut Party (Pelion, SC)

Take an Aspirin Day

Tan Hill Fair (Wiltshire, UK)

Tenth of August (France)

Vlogging Day

World Biofuel Day

World LGBTQ+ Tourism Day

World Lion Day

World’s Fair of Money (Illinois)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Alaska Wild Salmon Day

Banana Split Day

National SKI Citrus Soda Day

National S’mores Day

2nd Thursday in August

August Thursday (Anguilla) [2nd Thursday]

Independence Days

Missouri Statehood Day (#24; 1821)

Ecuador (declared from Spain, 1809)

Feast Days

Aart (Muppetism)

Bessus (Christian; Saint)

Blaan, Bishop of Kinngaradha among the Picts, in Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Blane (Roman Catholic Church)

Deusdedit (Christian; Saint)

Geraint of Dumnonia (Christian; Saint)

Irwin Corey Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Klopstock (Positivist; Saint)

Lawrence of Rome (Christian; Saint) [brewers, maltsters] *

Lazy Day (Pastafarian)

Lawrence Dieba (Ancient Latvia)

Multiversal Underwear Day (Discordian)

Nicola Saggio (Christian; Saint)

Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque (Christian; Saint) [Patroness of Parañaque, Philippines]

Oats and Maize Day (Pagan)

Opalia (Ancient Rome; Goddess of Agriculture)

Our Lady of Good Success of Parañaque [Philippines]

William Harnett (Artology)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [31 of 53]

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (Film; 1984)

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Film; 1994)

Bird Anonymous (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)

BlackkKlansman (Film; 2018)

The Bourne Legacy (Film; 2012)

Candid Camera (TV Series; 1948)

The Door in the Wall, by Marguerite de Angeli (Novel; 1949)

Duck Pimples (Disney Cartoon; 1945)

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Chamber Music; 1787)

Exhibit Piece, bby Philip K. Dick (Short Story; 1954)

Flatliners (Film; 1990)

In a Lonely Place, by Dorothy B. Hughes (Novel; 1947)

Insatiable (TV Series; 2018)

Kentucky Fried Movie (Film; 1977)

Magic Bus, by The Who (Song; 1968)

The Meg (Film; 2018)

Ocean’s Eleven (Film; 1960)

Off the Wall, by Michael Jackson (Album; 1979)

Osmosis Jones (Animated Film; 2001)

The Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford (Novel; 1945)

Red Dawn (Film; 1984)

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, by The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Album; 1984)

Roar, by Katy Perry (Song; 2013)

Stardust (Film; 2007)

The Two Jakes (Film; 1990)

Wigs on the Green, by Nancy Mitford (Novel; 1935)

Today’s Name Days

Astrid, Lars, Laurentius, Laurenz (Austria)

Asterija, Kruno, Krunoslava, Laura, Lovorka, Lovro, Zvjezdan (Croatia)

Vavřinec (Czech Republic)

Laurentius (Denmark)

Laar, Laur, Lauri, Laurits, Lauro (Estonia)

Lasse, Lassi, Lauri (Finland)

Laurent (France)

Astrid, Lars, Laurenz (Germany)

Evlampia, Ippolytos, Iro, Iron, Laura, Lavrentios (Greece)

Lőrinc (Hungary)

Lorenzo (Italy)

Brencis, Inuta, Labrencis, Lorencs (Latvia)

Aistė, Asterija, Astra, Laurynas, Normantas (Lithuania)

Lars, Lasse, Lorents (Norway)

Asteria, Bernard, Bogdan, Borys, Filomena, Laurencjusz, Prochor, Wawrzyniec, Wierzchosław (Poland)

Vavrinec (Slovakia)

Lorenzo (Spain)

Lars (Sweden)

Larvin, Lawrence (Ukraine)

Herb, Herbert, Herbie, Heriberto, Larry, Laura, Laurean, Laurel, Lauren, Laurence, Laurie, Lauryn, Lawrence, Lora, Loren, Lorena, Lorenzo, Loretta, Lori, Lorraine (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 222 of 2024; 143 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 32 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 3 of 28]

Chinese: Month 6 (Ji-Wei), Day 24 (Geng-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 23 Av 5783

Islamic: 23 Muharram 1445

J Cal: 12 Hasa; Fiveday [12 of 30]

Julian: 28 July 2023

Moon: 28%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 26 Dante (8th Month) [Klopstock]

Runic Half Month: Thorn (Defense) [Day 13 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 51 of 94)

Zodiac: Leo (Day 20 of 31)

#Holidays

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Be Safe While Driving on the Amazing Ring of Kerry in Ireland by Fuel Rescue

The Ring of Kerry is a spectacular journey around Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula with jaw-dropping views, unforgettable attractions, and a vibrant nightlife scene. Driving the Ring of Kerry is truly an adventure that should be experienced at least once in your lifetime.

But when you’re on the road, it’s important to be prepared for any potential mishaps – like putting the wrong fuel in your car. That’s where Fuel Rescue can help! Keep reading to find out more about why you should drive the Ring of Kerry and how Fuel Rescue can make sure your drive is safe and enjoyable.

Exploring The Highlights of The Ring of Kerry

A drive around the stunning Ring of Kerry is a must for any visitor to Ireland. Journey through a landscape like no other, taking in the views of mountains, valleys, lakes and beaches that stretch from Killorglin to Kenmare.

Driving the Ring of Kerry is fun. Plus, it’s easy to navigate! It is 179km, or 111 miles, around the Iveragh Peninsula. Embark on a grand journey along the N70, with brief stretches of exploration down the N71 and N72. Most people will start in Killarney, though. Moreover, it’s a little longer when you add the Skellig Ring to your trip, which we encourage you to do.

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park in Ireland is known for its stunning beauty, and when you visit, you may forget you’re still on this earth. With its dramatic landscape, historic sites, and vast wilderness, Killarney National Park provides some of the most incredible sights imaginable.

Ross Castle

Ross Castle, located on the shores of Ireland’s scenic Lough Leane, is an awe-inspiring sight. This 15th-century castle stands tall and proud, a testament to its long and tumultuous history.

Its stone walls shimmer in the sunlight, surrounded by rolling hills drenched with greenery. Whether you admire it from afar or take a tour up close, this majestic structure is a standout sight that will stay with you long after you leave.

Torc Waterfall

The beautifully majestic Torc Waterfall is a sight to behold! Its thundering cascade of crystal-pure water offers breathtaking views and an experience like no other.

The Ladies View

Drawing visitors from around the world and nestled in one of the most picturesque spots of Ireland, The Ladies View is a popular attraction on the Ring of Kerry.

This scenic viewpoint magnificently showcases nature’s beauty – with lush hillsides, striking lakes, rolling fields and towering mountains. This enchanting panorama makes it an ideal spot for both locals and tourists alike.

Killorglin

Although Killorglin may not be well-known by international standards, it is quickly becoming renowned as a great base for a weekend away. If you’re looking for an exciting nightlife scene, this small coastal town has something for everyone – delicious food, live music venues, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you never want to leave.

Rossbeigh Beach

Rossbeigh Beach near Glenbeigh is a popular spot with stunning views of the splendid sea and mountains. The beautiful sceneries make for a restful stop. Whether it’s a quick glance out your window or an extended break with a stroll on the beach, Rossbeigh Beach won’t disappoint.

Mountain Stage

The Mountain Stage lookout point is a must-see for any visitor looking for awesome sea views. Perched above the coastline, this area offers spectacular panoramic scenery with jaw-dropping features like rugged cliffs and white sand beaches.

With a capacity of up to 25 people, it’s perfect for small groups or solo travellers who want to enjoy a picnic in the sunshine or take in the scenery with a camera in hand.

Ballycarbery Castle

Ballycarbery Castle is an enchanting Irish landmark situated near Caherciveen, County Kerry. It was originally constructed in the 1500s by Justin McCarthy, Lord of Muskerry and the leader of the powerful McCarthy Clan.

What remains today are ruins that have endured time and harsh weather for centuries, providing a mesmerising look into the days of yore. Onsite visitors can explore various rooms amidst exciting tales from long ago while also marvelling at the incredible architecture that still stands as a reminder of the McCarthy Clan’s legacy.

Lecanabuile Stone Fort

The ancient Lecanabuile Stone Fort, found in what is now County Londonderry in Northern Ireland, has been standing since the 9th and 10th centuries. A wealthy landowner once used this impressive and now-historic stone site as a milking parlour.

Now, its unique carvings, earthy hues, and at one time, lively activity are preserved in all their wonder and glory. A symbol of Ireland, it’s easy to understand why this is such a sought-after attraction today.

Skellig Ring

Tucked in the southwestern corner of Ireland is the stunning Skellig Ring, made up of two roads – R565 and R566. These rivers provide a loop of adventure for locals and tourists, with attractions that include Valentia Island. This island is famous for its diverse wildlife and hosts an array of activities that all ages can enjoy – such as birdwatching, horse riding and surf lessons.

Planning Your Trip to Stay Safe

Before embarking on your journey through the Ring of Kerry, it is crucial to properly prepare your vehicle or rental car for the trip. Ensure all fluids are topped up, tires are properly inflated, and brakes are working well. It’s also vital to research routes and attractions along the way so that you can plan for stops and sightseeing opportunities.

We recommend checking out travel blogs or websites to get an idea of what activities you can do at each destination. It is also essential that you take note of companies you can call in case you encounter car troubles.

One issue that happens all too often during long drives like this is putting the wrong fuel in the car. You may think that this can’t happen to you. But the truth is that you can never be certain. As such, just make sure you have Fuel Rescue’s contact details.

Fuel Rescue offers services to fix mis-fuelled cars quickly and efficiently, ensuring that your vehicle is in working order so that you can hit the road after a minor setback.

In conclusion, the Ring of Kerry offers endless attractions, from Killarney National Park – Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, and Ladies View – to Killorglin’s vibrant nightlife scene and Rossbeigh Beach’s stunning views.

You will also find Mountain Stage Lookout Point, with its spectacular sea views, as well as Ballycarbery Castle and the Lecanabuile Stone Fort. Last but not least, we suggest driving The R565 & R566 roads, likewise known as Skellig Ring. Here, an additional loop drive awaits with numerous attractions, including Valentia Island.

But you have to realise that you cannot fully take in the beauty of the Ring of Kerry and have a truly wonderful journey if you do not prepare for the trip. Planning your route ahead of time will make for a great start to any excursion.

It’s also best to anticipate any problem you might encounter along the way. That’s why if you plan to travel on the Ring of Kerry, it’s wise to keep Fuel Rescue in mind as an emergency measure should you ever mistakenly fill your vehicle with the wrong fuel.

Planning to drive on the Ring of Kerry? Enjoy all that Ireland has to offer from behind the wheel, safe in the knowledge that any accidental misfuelling mishaps will be resolved quickly and efficiently by Fuel Rescue! Contact us on 01 280 7661 or 086 2551079

#Ring of Kerry #Wrong Fuel in Car #Fuel Rescue #ireland

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Wir erkunden die besten Aktivitäten im Reeks District, Irlands brandneuem Abenteuerspielplatz Der neu benannte Reeks District oder „das schlagende Herz des Königreichs Kerry“ liegt an Irlands Westküste und beherbergt einige der schönsten Landschaften Irlands. Mit einer wilden Mischung aus hohen Gipfeln, ungezähmter Küste und abgelegenen Moränenseen bietet der Reeks District eine Reihe von Aktivitäten, die Outdoor-Enthusiasten tagelang unterhalten. Ich habe das Königreich Kerry besucht, um einige der besten Aktivitäten im Reeks District, Irlands brandneuem Abenteuerspielplatz, auszuprobieren. 1. Erklimmen Sie Carrauntoohil Die MacGillycuddy's Reeks sind Irlands höchste Bergkette und die Inspiration für die Umbenennung der Region. Die Reeks beherbergen den Carrauntoohil, der mit 1.038 m (3.406 ft) Irlands höchster Berg ist. Valerie O’Sullivan Mit 1.038 m (3.406 ft) ist Carrauntoohil Irlands höchster Berg Ich habe Carrauntoohil über die Coomloughra Horseshoe Route bestiegen und dabei die zweit- und dritthöchsten Berge Irlands erklommen. Die 13 km lange Route, die als eine der schönsten Wanderungen Irlands angepriesen wird, zeigt das Beste der Berglandschaft der Region mit hervorragenden Panoramablicken auf den Gipfeln aller Gipfel. Weitere Informationen: Kerry-Klettern 2. Kajak Caragh Lake Caragh Lake ist ein ruhiger Ort vor der mächtigen Kulisse der MacGillycuddy's Reeks Mountains. Der Fluss Caragh strömt an einem Ende ein und fließt am anderen in Richtung der Dingle-Halbinsel und des Nordatlantiks. Ich verbrachte einen Morgen damit, von einem Ende des Sees zum anderen mit dem Kajak zu fahren, aber es gibt viele Möglichkeiten, Teile des Flusses zu erkunden, einschließlich Wildwasser. Valerie O’Sullivan Kajakfahrer auf dem Caragh Lake Koppeln Sie den See mit einem Halt in einem der unzähligen Gästehäuser und Hotels, die am Seeufer liegen, um all die Kalorien zu ersetzen, die Sie verbraucht haben. Wir empfehlen Carrig Country House & Restaurant und Ard na Sidhe. Weitere Informationen: Cappanalea Outdoor Center 3. Surf-Inch-Strand „Hier muss man nie um eine Welle kämpfen“, sagt Surflehrer Tom, der seit 25 Jahren auf diesen Brechern reitet und auf die außergewöhnliche ganzjährige Beständigkeit der Wellen schwört. Inch Beach ist einer der beiden mit der Blauen Flagge ausgezeichneten Strände des Reeks District. Eine weite Sandfläche erstreckt sich in die Dingle-Halbinsel hinein und bietet das ganze Jahr über hervorragende Surfbedingungen. Valerie O’Sullivan Surfen am Inch Beach Bekleidet mit einem dicken Neoprenanzug verbrachte ich ein paar Stunden unter Toms Unterricht. Obwohl meine Surffähigkeiten zu wünschen übrig lassen, hat mich die Umgebung nicht enttäuscht. Die Surfschule befindet sich am Inch Beach und mit der Taverne The Strand, die cremige Pints ​​Guinness nach dem Surfen anbietet, ist es eine großartige Möglichkeit, den wilden Atlantik zu erleben. Weitere Informationen: Kingdom Waves Surfschule 4. Radeln Sie den Ring of the Reeks Die Reeks bieten hervorragende Möglichkeiten zum Radfahren mit ruhigen Bergstraßen und Offroad-Trails, die sich durch Irlands dramatischste Landschaft schlängeln. Eine der besten Radrouten ist der Ring of the Reeks, der in Killorglin beginnt. Valerie O’Sullivan Radfahren auf dem Gap of Dunloe Die 90 km lange Rundreise zeichnet eine Route unter den wachsamen Blicken der höchsten Berge des Landes und umfasst drei äußerst herausfordernde, aber lohnende Anstiege: die Ballaghbeama Gap, Moll's Gap und die Gap of Dunloe. Wenn Sie keine Lust haben, sich diese Steigungen rauf und runter zu schnaufen, dann gibt es auch ein ganzes Netz von weniger anstrengenden, sanfteren Routen im Angebot. Weitere Informationen: Allgemeine Zyklen von Killorglin 5. Wildes Schwimmen in abgelegenen Gewässern Ob Freiwasser- oder Seeschwimmen, der Reeks District hat einige ausgezeichnete Wildschwimmplätze. Caragh Lake ist ein naheliegender Ausgangspunkt, besonders wenn Sie an seinen Ufern übernachten.

Valerie O’Sullivan Der Caragh Lake eignet sich hervorragend zum Schwimmen Wenn Sie gerne wild schwimmen, dann sind Lough Coomloughra und Lough Eagher am Fuße des Coomloughra Horseshoe hervorragende Beispiele für die Moränenbecken der Reeks. Der Strand von Kells Bay, der Pool von Valentia Island und der Hafen von Coonanna sind ausgezeichnete, abgelegene Badeplätze im wilden Meer, obwohl Sie möglicherweise die Hilfe eines Einheimischen benötigen, um sie zu finden. Weitere Informationen: Caragh Lake House 6. Reiten Sie auf dem Killarney Reeks Trail Traben Sie durch uralte Wälder oder galoppieren Sie entlang der mit der Blauen Flagge ausgezeichneten Strände auf dem Killarney Reeks Trail mit Ausflügen, die von Tagesausflügen bis hin zu mehrtägigen Ausritten reichen. Der Weg durchquert das Hochland von Kerry zusammen mit den McGillycuddy Reeks über Landstraßen und Bergpfade (auf einer der wenigen in Irland verfügbaren Wanderritte von Post zu Post). Valerie O’Sullivan Ein Sunset Rider am Rossbeigh Beach Abseits der Pisten durchquert die Route Wälder, Marschland, Uferwege und die Strände von Waterville sowie die herrliche 6,4 km lange Strecke bei Rossbeigh. Halten Sie Ausschau nach dem Schiffswrack des Schoners Sunbeam aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, das unter bestimmten Bedingungen im Sand von Rossbeigh auftaucht. Weitere Informationen: Reitställe von Killarney 7. Entspannen Sie sich mit hawaiianischer Heilung Wenn Sie keine Ahnung haben, was hawaiianische Heilung ist, sind Sie nicht allein. Bis ich den Reeks District besuchte, hatte ich auch keine Ahnung. Eine Sitzung im Aloha House war die letzte Aktivität auf meiner Reiseroute und es stellte sich als echte Überraschung heraus. Valerie O’Sullivan Ein erstes Mal für alles Nach drei Tagen intensiver Aktivitäten fielen uns die Dehntechniken, die wir in unserer Yogastunde erlernt hatten, nicht leicht, aber das Aufarbeiten der Schmerzen der vorangegangenen Anstrengungen war sicherlich willkommen. Das Aloha House bietet auch eine Reihe anderer Therapien an, darunter traditionelle hawaiianisch beeinflusste Massagen, Pilates, Meditation und künstlerische Energietherapie. Es gibt mehrere verschiedene Sitzungen, Kurse und Aktivitäten, die Sie ausprobieren können, sowie längere Retreats und Kurse – die alle von der hawaiianischen Heilung beeinflusst sind. Weitere Informationen: Aloha-Haus 8. Besuchen Sie eines der ältesten Festivals Irlands Wenn Sie alle Aktivitäten im Reeks District erschöpft haben, dann ist Killorglins größtes Fest die Puck Fair, wo eine Ziege gekrönt wird und drei Tage lang als King Puck regiert. Wenn Sie das seltsam finden, werden Sie feststellen, wie normal es einem Einheimischen erscheint, wenn er das Festival beschreibt. Traumzeit Auf der Puck-Messe wird eine Ziege zum König Puck gekrönt Wenn Ziegenkrönungen Ihr Interesse nicht wecken, dann denken Sie an die alte Folklore und das ebenso vollkommen normale Fest des Biddy's Day. Fackelumzüge ziehen durch die verwinkelten Gassen, um für das kommende Jahr böse Geister von Mensch und Tier abzuwehren. Weitere Informationen: Reeks District Aktivitäten im Reeks District: das Wesentliche Was: Aktivitäten im Reeks District, Irland. Wo: Ich übernachtete im Carrig Country House & Restaurant, einem charmanten viktorianischen Landsitz, der malerisch am Ufer des Caragh Lake in der Nähe der kleinen Stadt Killorglin liegt. Das Gelände verfügt über mehrere Hektar grüner Gärten, die bis zum Ufer des Sees makellos gepflegt sind. Im Inneren erwarten Sie eine Reihe von Schlafzimmern im historischen Stil, mehrere Salons und ein ausgezeichnetes Restaurant am See, die alle mit antiken Möbeln ausgestattet sind. Das Herrenhaus ist im Besitz und unter der Leitung von Frank und Mary zusammen mit ihrem freundlichen Team, das immer zur Stelle ist, um zu helfen oder über die reiche Geschichte der Region zu plaudern. Carrig Landhaus & Restaurant Der Caragh Lake liegt am Fuß der unteren nördlichen Hänge der MacGillycuddy's Reeks am Kopf des Caragh Valley, in Reichweite der Aktivitäten der Region.

Zu den typischen Erlebnissen gehören Wandern, Radfahren, Surfen und Kajakfahren. Wann: Die oben genannten Aktivitäten im Reeks District lassen sich am besten in den Sommermonaten von Juni bis August erleben. Dies ist jedoch auch Hochsaison und fällt mit den Schulferien von Ende Juli bis August zusammen. Die Nebensaison von April bis Mai und September bis Oktober kann ebenfalls eine großartige Zeit für einen Besuch sein, aber das Wetter wird definitiv unvorhersehbarer sein. Wie: Der Reeks District liegt mitten in Kerry, mit Killorglin, der zentralsten Stadt der Region. Die Stadt ist eine 20-minütige Fahrt vom Flughafen Kerry entfernt, der von Dublin (Aer Lingus Regional) und London Luton und Stansted, Frankfurt-Hahn, Berlin-Schönefeld, Alicante und Faro (alle Ryanair) angeflogen wird. Der Flughafen Shannon ist zwei Autostunden von Killorglin entfernt. Sie bietet das ganze Jahr über Flüge von einer Reihe von Zielen an, darunter Flughäfen in Großbritannien, Spanien, Portugal, Deutschland und Polen sowie Boston, New York, Philadelphia und Toronto. Buchen Sie Flüge zu den besten Preisen über Skyscanner. Die oben genannten Aktivitäten im Reeks District sind am einfachsten mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Mietwagen sind an beiden Flughäfen sowie in Killorglin erhältlich. Die Fotografin Valerie O'Sullivan fängt das reiche Erbe und die Traditionen der Region in The MacGillycuddy's Reeks: People and Places of Ireland's Highest Mountain Range ein und konzentriert sich dabei auf viele der oben genannten Aktivitäten im Reeks District. Offenlegung: Wir sind mit Unterstützung des Mid Kerry Tourism Cluster nach Irland gereist. Alle Publikationen sagen das, aber wir garantieren wirklich keine positive Berichterstattung. Wir sagen, was wir denken – gut und schlecht – damit Sie mit ehrlicher Beratung fundierte Entscheidungen treffen können. Hauptbild: Valerie O'Sullivan .

#Europa #Ireland #Aktivitäten #Berge #District #Irland #Meere_Ozeane #Pferde_Reiten #Radfahren #Reeks #Seen #Wandern_Trekking #Wassersport

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#OTD in 1916 – The first casualties of the Easter Rising were on Good Friday in Co Kerry.

Three Volunteers, Con Keating, Charlie Monahan and Donal Sheehan, drowned when their car plunged off a pier into the sea while they were on the way to Cahirciveen in order to set up radio communications with Sir Roger Casement and the German arms ship the Aud. Five men set off from Dublin by train to Killarney, Charlie Monaghan, Donal Sheehan, Con Keating, Dennis Daly and Colm O’Lochlainn.…

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#1916 Easter Rising #Aud #Charlie Monahan #Co. Kerry #Con Keating #Donal Sheehan #History of Ireland #IRA #Ireland #Irish History #Irish Volunteers #Killorglin #killorglinarchives.com #RIC #Sir Roger Casement

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The Puck Fair, Ireland The small town of Killorglin, which hosts Ireland’s oldest and oddest festival, is located deep within one of the country’s most renowned landscapes. A wild male goat called a “puck”, who is crowned monarch of the town for three days during this ancient festival, becomes King Puck. He is positioned in a tall cage in the town square where he can observe everyone.

#goat #ireland

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You can Gal your own Way

Got an early start today to drive the Ring of Kerry. Picked up a map from the hotel, and it was lucky that we did, since the cell phones cut out.

Stopped at the Torc Waterfall, but didn't go far past the initial falls - it had rained, and was a bit slippy, as they say.

Next stop was the Ladies' View. In 1861, Queen Victoria stopped here with her ladies in waiting, and they were so taken with the view, it was named for them.

One highlight of the drive was the beach at Derrynane, on the Celtic Sea - I took off my shoes and we climbed some rocks (hi, Parker!) to look into the tide pools. The water was not as cold as I expected - there were a few people and lots of dogs swimming. Luckily, there was no repeat of the Colby debacle of Loch Ness.

We'd been taking our time driving and stopping at pretty spots, and suddenly realized we still had at least a 4-hour drive ahead of us. At this point, we decided we should cut across one corner of the Ring - we weren't planning to go all the way back to Killarney anyway - and that saved a lot of time, but was pretty nerve-wracking. (For P - driving in Edinburgh scarred me and I've been Miss Daisy ever since.) It was windy and bumpy and sheepy, and I was glad I'd taken a dramamine.

Stopped at Jack's deli in Killorglin and shared a sandwich. (egg mayo = egg salad. But the eggs are cut really big, like 1/4 of an egg.)

Made it to Galway before dark and checked in at the Hardiman after a parking adventure in the lot requiring a special iphone app, googling of international dialing codes, and puzzlement over Irish license plates - is that an I or a one? We'll never know. The whole trip, we were loving how easy it was to pay for everything with the phone. We had not gotten local currency anywhere, and we certainly weren't going to start now over 6 euro at a parking lot. We either guessed right or got lucky, as we did not get clamped.

Walked through Eyre Square and found an Italian place for dinner. Hit Gino's Gelato, but they were sold out of almost everything, and had to settle for mango sorbet, which was very good, but not ice cream. The area is cute, but more modern, with lots of young people enjoying the nice weather in the square. We would have liked more time to explore the city!

#europe2022 #travels

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Ireland, Part Two

Okay, trying again. The wi-fi here is great, but Tumblr is misbehaving. I'll roll the dice. I left you at Rock of Cashel. It was stunning. From there we drove through beautiful countryside,

until we reached Barney Castle. Hands down, my favorite castle so far. There is magic afoot at Blarney Castle. No, we didn't pay to hang upside down and kiss the rock. I already talk enough, and Mickey just doesn't care. The gift of gab is not needed at our house. We did however roam the castle and the absolutely gorgeous grounds.

It's gorgeous from every side.

Wandering the woods around the castle was an adventure in itself, caves, waterfalls, "wishing steps", Druids Circle, and of course, a spot to leave offerings for the fairies. We left a coin.

The castle rooms were mostly empty, with signs letting us know what they'd been used for. This dungeons were spooky.

I loved every minute that we spent at Blarney Castle. It was special.

Back in the car and my hero got us safely to Killorglin where our Air BnB is located.

This is our base for exploring the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. We have the cutest apartment, right in the center of town, surrounded by shops, pubs, and restaurants. This is what we see when we step out of our front door.

It's got everything we need, a full kitchen, comfy bed, hot shower, and it's quiet at night. Lovely. I'll share pic when I get home. I won't take up valuable post space with apartment photos.

After two days of beautiful weather, the reliable Irish rain moved in. Today was windy and rainy, but still such fun. We headed to Killarney, Ross Castle, Killarney National Park (think waterfalls and incredible views).

Ross Castle...

On a clear day you'd see the lake and mountains beyond.

Not gonna' lie, if I never climb another set of castle stairs I'll be fine. The rain eventually passed and we even got a rainbow.

We were back in Killorglin for a warm dinner (Mickey is hooked on Irish beef and Yorkshire pudding) and a relaxing evening. This little summary doesn't do anything justice, but it's a placeholder until I can get home and share the best of everything. My pictures lack the power of Mickey's beautiful shots, so I'll get my hands on those eventually. Tomorrow is more Ring of Kerry exploring, Saturday is Dingle Peninsula, and I'm excited to see it ALL. I'll be back to share more. Sending out loads of love. Stay safe, stay well. XOXO, Nancy

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Road Trips Day:

Road Trip One:

Marion, Holly and I left at 8am for the first of today’s two road trips.

Marion’s crown popped off her tooth and since the close/local Dentist was closed for the month we had to take a 60+km (each way) road trip to get it fixed. Marion dropped us at Killorglin so we could do a walkabout while her dental work was done in a nearby town.

Killorglin is the town with the annual goat festival! (I think perhaps Holly would have rather had a sleep in but was secretly worried I might get lost myself into some trouble on my own, bless her!). The two of us were dropped off while Marion went on to the dentist.

Killorglin was just waking up. Some stores were not yet open, and the streets and traffic were quiet.

We wandered randomly for a bit. I saw a model of efficiency recycle center where you just pull up to these beautifully organized bins!

I posed in front of a spectacular goat mural.

Holly posed in front of a lovely floral display.

We walked up and down some narrow streets and saw the sights, one with a familiar name.

We saw a memorial to Irish Emmigration.

Then I used Google maps to lead us to our goal for the visit , the Goat Statue!

We walked over a quaint bridge with pennants flying extolling the upcoming festival. And at the end of the bridge there it was. King Puck!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puck_Fair

We walked back into town to the small circle to see the goat platform in the center of town.

From there, we walked past opening small businesses, past the intoxicating fragrance emanating from a bakery, past a tiny hardware store, and other slowly opening businesses.

But, having seen the only sites that held our interest we walked back and rendezvoused with Marion for the 61 km ride back to Ballymanaugh.

Then, we all took a nap, until the next road trip of the day.