Youghal and Ardmore

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January 9th 2011

Published: January 11th 2011

On Saturday I went on a heritage trip with UCC Chaplaincy. We went for a day trip to explore Youghal in County Cork and Ardmore in Waterford. Youghal is a medieval town where Oliver Cromwell permanently left Ireland from. It used to be the 2nd most important port in the British Empire. We saw the Clock Gate which served as a short term prison for those who were to be hanged. The hangings also... Read Full Entry

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Irish Spring

I wish you could have heard this beautiful little stream.

The Cliff Walk

My shoes got so muddy!

Island Life

Don't Worry...

If you fall, this barbed wire will catch you!

Lush Grass

I could have taken a nap on it. It was so thick!

How Lucky Am I?

More Barbed Wire For Safety

Beautiful Flowers

Irish Weather

It was wonderful that day.

Through the Watch Tower

A WWII era watch post.

The Original Coast Guard

A Napoleonic-era watch post.

Approaching the Round Tower

This would have been the only building visible in this area in the 12th century.

The Bell Tower

A round tower signified importance, so this was Ardmore's way of trying to make itself a more prominent site.

Four Windows

The windows at the top of the tower let the sound of the bell spread to all the surrounding area, calling people to worship.

More Graves

The area around the tower is a graveyard.

Bumpy Earth

In this cemetery graves were build on top of graves, making the terrain very bumpy.

11th January 2011

Shae
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KK! Looks like your having a blast!! Im so jealous! What is your email address? I meant to get that from you before you left. Anyways im glad your enjoying it so far! Love ya Shae Shae

11th January 2011

Tim Kelly
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Beautiful!
Kaelyn; once again, you have posted some beautiful photos. You have a very good eye for capturing the scenery--or is it that you can't take a bad picture of Ireland? Keep finding and sharing these wonderful places with us and make us more jealous of you!

11th January 2011

Megan
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Hey KK! That information about the cruciform church is awesome! I had never heard of that before.

11th January 2011

Megan Walsh
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Awesome photo! That does look like a gorgeous day!

13th January 2011

Kim Egeland
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A history lesson!
Kaelyn, you are giving us all a great Irish history lesson with each of your entries! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos and all the information as well. Almost feels like we're on the tours with you! Can't wait for you to see The Ring of Kerry! It is an awesome place! Glad the sun came out for you! Love, Aunt Kim

18th January 2011

Lauren
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Beautiful cousin! It seems as though Ireland is treating you well! We all miss you though! I agree with Shae, I need your email!! Love you!

25th January 2011

Erin Kelly
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Eirinn go Brach
KK, Absolutely love the photos and blogs! I hope you're enjoying yourself to the fullest. I miss your strawberry-blonde hair, pale skin, and feisty personality! Looking forward to following you around Ireland. Tell my Irish kin "haileo" ; ) Love you, *E

31st January 2011

Bonna!
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I LOVE all of your pictures! And your captions are hilarious... thank goodness for that barbed wire! haha. Miss you tons lady, looking forward to future updates :D

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