Pictures of Killarney and the Ring of Kerry

So here are the pictures from my trip to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry. The pictures consist of St. Mary's Cathedral and pictures along the Ring of Kerry, including a dog that followed my friend and I everywhere! Hope you enjoy!

[St. Mary's Cathedral]

Killarney/Ring of Kerry

Went to Killarney last weekend and did the Ring of Kerry. Kerry is such a beautiful part of Ireland. One of my favorite places that I've been to so far without a doubt. Stayed in a hostel for a night. Went horse back riding through some of the rural parts outside of Killarney by the National Park. Went to St. Mary's Cathedral, which is massive, and lit a candle for Uncle Bill. Checked out a few pubs for traditional music. And took a bus tour of the Ring of Kerry, which was amazing! Such beautiful, rural coastlines. I have never seen so many bogs either! Definitely enjoyed traveling through the mountains, coastlines, and bogs. A very memorable trip. Hopefully I will hit Dingle peninsula as well to knock out all of Kerry! Also, RIP Uncle Bill. I'm glad your suffering is over and that you're in peace now. I'm very thankful to be able to see you during the fall! Love you very much, hope everyone is doing okay.
p.s. pictures should be coming soon as well! (hopefully tonight if i get the chance!)

Limerick Photos (Finally)

Took a while to get these together, but its been great over here. Been very busy! But here are some photos from the family trip to Limerick for Mamó's birthday:

[Main quad at UCC]

[Getting some food at Green's]

[Some trad at South County]

[Outside their lovely hotel]

[Birthday cake for the birthday girl!]

[Tom, Hilda, and Tim]

[Tom and Hilda]

[Pub festivities afterwards]

[Making friends at the pub]

[Mom and I]

[Zach, Justin, and I]

[Farmer's Market]

[King John's Castle view from the hotel]

Pictures from the Limerick Cemetery:


[The Naughtons]

[The O'Doherty's]

RAG Week

In the midst of Raise & Give week. There are a lot of fund-raising going on this week for charities and organizations, but this is pretty much the Irish Spring Break. Although there are still classes, some teachers make class optional since most students skip them this week. It is basically just a week to drink during the day/night for a week straight. It's been a blast so far, but I'm being safe don't worry!

Pictures from last week should be coming as well, so keep checking!

Catchin up

Been so busy lately! My mom, mamó, and aunt noreen came out to visit last week. They stayed in Limerick for a few days and then came down to Cork. Showed them my school, the English Market (which they ended up going back to everyday), the streets of Cork, we did some shopping and exploring. Took them to a good number of pubs to listen to some TRAD. Had some lovelyyy meals as well. Besides the rain, everything was perfect! Lots of drinking and late nights. Had dinner with Kitty Hendrick one of the nights as well. Crazy how she looks just like daidió. Very jealous of the hotel they stayed in while they were here, veryyy nice! Went to celebrate mamó's birthday up in Limerick with some family and friends. Tried to catch a bus, but ended up taking a cab all the way to Limerick for 150€! Talk about style. Arrived at another beautiful hotel and relaxed before the big birthday dinner with some champagne. Tom and Vera Naughton, Christina and Justine McGinn, Kitty and Timmy Kelly, Eileen Griffin, and Zach flew in from London for dessert. We ended up heading out to a pub around the corner. Made friends with some strangers and ended up singing TRAD songs that had a meaning to Mamó. Went to the cemetery the next day to see how of our passed relatives, which was really cool. Also saw some IRA graves and the orphans of Good Shepherd. We shopped a little bit in Limerick as well for the family back at home. Took it easy for the rest of the day. Had dinner in the hotel and Kitty, Christina, and Zach came by to say goodbye. Mom, Mamó, and Noreen left early in the morning the next day. Stayed in Limerick with the McGinns. Walked around the monuments in Limerick such as King Johns Castle. Watched the unfortunate loss in the 6 Nations Cup between Ireland and France. Had dinner at the McGinns and headed back to Cork. What a week! Great seeing family and friends!

Giovanni Trapattoni

This was a big weekend for UCC football. There were three teams playing this weekend on our home field, a luncheon to raise money for the program, shenanigans with the soccer lads, and a question/answer session with Giovanni Trapattoni (the head coach for the Irish soccer team). It was a great weekend, had some of my best times in the past couple of days here in Cork. I also felt honoured to be at the luncheon listening to a legend like Giovanni. He mostly speaks Italian, so he had an interpreter there to help him if he stumbled over English. Had an amazing weekend and looking forward to some family coming out tomorrow and then Limerick next weekend! Hope all is well! Slán go fóill!