Doonbeg

Chris' parents John and Kathy made a visit!  We were in Cork for two days and then headed west.  We rented an Airbnb in Doonbeg.  It was on the coast and in the middle of nowhere! 

On our way to Doonbeg we went back thru Killarney, made a quick stop at the Muckross house and the Lake hotel for lunch before stopping at the woollen mills for some blankets

The woollen mills

The ferry over the river Shannon 

Our airbnb for the long weekend...

We took a day and visited the Cliffs of Moher and a birds of prey sanctuary 

At the bird center I volunteered to see what it was like to old a Harris hawk very cool!  

And back to the beach! 

In Lahinch hanging with the surfers

On our way home to cork we toured Bunratty castle

Back in Cork... Kathy, Eleanor, and I had an early birthday celebration for Eleanor and I at Hayfeild Manor with High tea.

We loved our company and miss them already!!!!
 

West Kerry, Derrynane

We rented a car and got out of the city last weekend.  We drove about two and a half hours southwest.  This was Chris' first time driving here and it was a little crazy.  The coastline of Ireland is amazing.  The Derrynane beach was one of the most breathtaking I have ever been on...

This was our car... Perfect for Ireland!  

The Derrynane house had a fairy trail which was a highlight...

And the Darrynane beach

We are loving the adventures and are looking forward to Chris' parents arriving here on Monday.  We will rent a van and head northwest.  

Eleanor's first day of school and FOTA

Last week was a big week with Eleanor starting school.  She is a Junior Infant which is the equivalent to Kindergarten.  She has to wear a uniform, which I thought she would hate but she actually likes it!  

  Meeting her teacher Mrs. O'Brian for the first time...

She was a little worried at first, but she loves it!  

And the second day went well too...

On Saturday we took advantage of the "nice" weather and headed to FOTA wildlife park.  It's about a twenty minute cab from our apartment.  It was so neat, the animals were in very open spaces. We loved it!  

They were so tired on the cab home...