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Ireland Visit 2026, A Pilgrimage

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We revisit those places where we experienced love,  as pilgrims return to holy places, to be reminded,  restored,  and reaffirmed by them.  ~ Phillis Grissom-Theroux  More modern Celtic cross in the cemetery of the Killamary High Cross This return to Ireland was primarily for music, literature, and art. We would not be disappointed.  After 50 some odd years, MM, one of my college roommates, returned to Ireland, joining me on a visit to the Kilkenny Arts Festival.*  MM first went to Ireland in 1975. She has continued to travel extensively including to many part of Europe, Mexico and South America. I do not presume to relate all of her adventures over the years.Those are her stories to tell. I first ran away to Ireland in 1977 . My story? I was heartsick and didn't know what to do with myself. That first trip was the making of me in many ways. And I did "experience love" on that first trip. I began an affair with Ireland - the place and her people - that...
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The Sun Had Not Warmed the Holy Well - Adventure in Tipperary and Kilkenny

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When I come out on the road of a morning,  when I have had a night's sleep and perhaps a breakfast,  and the sun lights a hill on the distance,  a hill I know I shall walk across an hour or two thence,  and it is green and silken to my eye,  and the clouds have begun their slow,  fat rolling journey across the sky,  no land in the world can inspire such love in a common man. ~ Frank Delaney, Ireland It was a beautiful and inspiring morning, perfect for an adventure. Our route - large format so you can see our route. We had a free day. We had a driver. We had a plan. We would start in Cashel where we would visit the "rock" and Hoare Abbey. Then we would head to Tobar Iosa, the little well of Jesus, a holy well on the way to the town of Cahir. Once in Cahir we planned to "drive by" Carrigeen Castle, a castellated building, once a jail, and now a home and B&B, and  Cahir Castle. Then we would stop by St. Patrick's Well outside of Clonmel bef...
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