Brown Bread on The Hill
One of the wonderful friends I’ve met while here in Slane is Eamon. A tall, strapping, football loving Irishman, who’s family has lived on the …
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Waking the Senses in Carlingford Ireland
Despite the short, cloudy days – Ireland this winter is wonderfully mild and perfect for outdoor exploring. Yesterday I was treated to a road trip …
Enchanting Fore Abbey
Venturing the back roads on a rainy, windy day I traveled to Fore Ireland. Home to an enchanting Benedictine Abbey site with a scenic and …
Stoneing, Fox Hunting, & Hot Whisky Does a Holiday Make!
The day after Christmas back home in Missouri includes waking up to a house strewn about with new toys, spending the day indulging on Mom’s …
Forgotten Hills of Mystery
I awoke yesterday morning to fog like none other I had seen and despite it was my second day of driving in Ireland, that even …
For Meat Lovers Only
Being raised in a house full of hunters, dating a few riflemen and cowboys – I’ve eaten my fair share of woodland bounty. Never being …
Mr. MaCabe and His Fresh Veg
The Irish historically have been a people to develop and perfect skills of life unlike most other cultures of early existence. The Celts were navigating …
A Day By The Sea
A gracious friend road tripped me up through Louth County today to find a fisherman. So near to where I have been staying and unbelievable …
Last Weeks Deliciousness
Last week as I was enjoying my pants being a size smaller i found myself indulging on some of Ireland’s most delicious and sometimes not-so-healthy …
Rugby a Short History …OR… You Did What?? (My Mother Is Not Gonna Like This One)
One of the most grueling pastimes around, Rugby; a sport of constant battle, skillful footing, strength, wit and endurance. Bruises, cuts, sprains and breaks are …