Tag: Ireland
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We Traveled To Europe With No Money
It seems like a long time ago that we were in Dublin, Ireland, but we have been home just four days. We flew over to lend moral support and a little muscle (IKEA bags can get heavy) for son Andrew and daughter-in-law Charlotte as they settled in the country they now call home. It was…
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“Live A Bit More And Fear A Bit Less!”
The year was 1780 and Dublin was the second largest city in Great Britain and Ireland. With over one hundred breweries and distilleries operating in Dublin, John Jameson’s whiskey had a tremendous amount of competition. By embracing the spirit of “Live a bit more and fear a bit less!” Jameson Distillery thrived, expanding over almost…
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Back To School With A Pint Of Guinness
It was the first day of fall classes at Trinity College and the campus was buzzing with activity. We were there to see the famous Old Library of Trinity College, home to over 7 million printed volumes, including extensive collections of journals, and a large collection of manuscripts and music and more than half a…
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An Irish Sunday Drive
It was reported that Ireland enjoyed the warmest summer on record and that may have been true…up until this week. A cold front arrived just in time for our Sunday drive. Andrew and Charlotte picked us up with plans to tour one of their favorite areas outside of Dublin. First stop – the village of…
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Leprechauns And 4-Leaf Clovers
After a quick, overnight stop in Seattle, Washington, we met up with son, Andrew and daughter-in-law, Charlotte to help them move and get settled…across the pond…in Dublin, Ireland. Many of you are aware of their plans, but for those of you who haven’t yet heard, here’s a quick catch-up. After much planning and paperwork, many…
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