"Ireland Journey" Ireland by highlandlaura

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Ireland Journey

This pic was taken on the Dingle Peninsula at Inch Bay. My journey to Ireland was to visit my cousin Vallery, who was a student at the University of Ulster in Derry, Northern Ireland, 2000 - 2001.

College Flat

Duncreggin House

There's the block of flats where we lived for a week at University of Ulster, Derry, Northern Ireland - just beyond the soccer field.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Easy to get around
Cons:Can be chilly temps in Northern Ireland
In a nutshell:Breathtaking Beauty, Warm People

Last visit to Ireland: Jun 2001
Intro Updated Jun 18, 2005
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Comfortable Beds Hotels (1)

Very nice large ensuite rooms, lovely sittingroom, diningroom, good breakfast, nice family. Short drive or walk from... more travel advice

Valley and some Chums, Cafe Roc - Ireland

Pub Ettiquete Local Customs (1)

The locals may buy drinks all 'round, and you may be impressed with the hospitality of a stranger buying you a drink.... more travel advice

Dingle Peninsula Things to Do (1)

You can drive the whole peninsula with your rental car. There are mini-bus tours, as well, for this beautiful area. Stop... more travel advice

Snog Nightlife (1)

Have a Snog! A Snog? Don't be surprised if you get a kiss on the cheek from a guy while in a pub. It's a local custom... more travel advice

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jo104 Jul 30, 2008 at 12:59 AM

Buying in rounds is common & snogging a great custom :-) Of course the Irish know how to drink so you need to be fast to keep up :-) Beautiful paintings btw
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LauraWest Aug 27, 2007 at 8:09 PM

How is your book on Ireland selling? were did you travel this year,so far? I haven't been anywhere much this year,just Cleveland, Oh & Herman, MO !
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850prc Jul 24, 2006 at 12:44 PM

Interesting page, Laura...and your photos are terrific. "Snogs" from Florida. ;)
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aaaarrgh May 29, 2005 at 4:30 AM

Very nice to see some watercolours and pencil drawings! Though I am not sure where you can find humming birds in Ireland :-))
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kymbanm May 6, 2005 at 4:25 PM

Nice glimpse of Northern Ireland ... thanks for visiting my page :)
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inconnu Oct 21, 2004 at 4:18 PM

They give a snog only for the most beautiful girls ! Very nice pic of you ! Take care !
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Jim_Eliason Oct 11, 2004 at 5:49 PM

Great Ireland Pics!
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hunterV Oct 4, 2004 at 1:03 PM

So much is yet to know...Thanks, Laura, I'm glad we're now VT friends... Good luck in the future!
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dsantosh Jul 27, 2004 at 10:23 PM

Carin, many many happy returns of the day. Wishing you a happy birthday, a great time and great future travels. Greetings from India. Your albums are superb.
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pedersdottir Mar 8, 2004 at 3:58 PM

Unique and different. Your Irish watercolors must be wonderful!