It is the 18th century and Dublin is BOOMING! The medieval city is being modernised and narrow winding streets are replaced with fine avenues. The quays are redeveloped and the River Liffey is spanned with grand bridges. Dublin is evolving into one of the great cities of Europe. The seat of government is here […]
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Ah yes – the London tick list – Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, Harrods, Madame Tussauds, Westminster Abbey, Borough Market, Tate, Hyde Park, West End Show, etc., etc., etc…. If you need a breather from major landmarks and shopping streets then you might enjoy a relaxing stroll (if you’ve […]
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Nechtan, the King of Leinster, ruled over vast tracts of land. On this land was the ancient Well of Segais which was surrounded by nine sacred hazel trees of wisdom. Anyone who ate the hazelnuts that fell into the well, or drank its water, would be granted knowledge and a poetic tongue. No one but […]
Read MoreMuckross Head, County Donegal, Ireland
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This weekly challenge is hosted by Mind over Memory I came across these tree sculptures in the grounds of Kinnitty Castle, County Offaly (Ireland). The castle is now a hotel and the sculptor is none other than one of the chefs! Hungarian Sandor Nagy developed his carving skills in Asia before coming to Ireland. […]
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