Blogs from County Carlow, Ireland, Europe

Today I went to my first soccer match since I was in high school. The way it works in Galway is that everyone practices, but only 16 girls go to the away games. I was fortunate enough to be one of the 16 girls, much to my surprise. Our game was in Carlow which is down by Kilkenny. The bus left at half ten (it was supposed to be half nine, but the bus company forgot about us). It took about three hours to get there. I figured I wouldn't play at all. In Ireland the system is like the pros where once you are subbed you are out for the game and you only get five subs a game. That's crazy to me. So, I figured I was there for injuries only. Much to my ... read more

The Cliffs of Moher are amazing and majestic. It's a long way across the Atlantic home. Thankfully everyone stayed on the top. After an exhilaratingly day we met our hosts for a fun pizza and singing party. All the kids, and all the adults enjoyed a sunny mild event in the garden (back yard) of Aspiro conductor Mary Amond O'Brien. Singing was the highlight. All off with their Irish families. It's a good night. ... read more

Hi Ruthie, you will be happy to hear I have escaped from my nasty captors and I am now on the run. I am so lucky to have survived and I am sharing some pictures of my horrendous experience with those nasty captors. I must share the following from that experience: Every night, Harold would go down to the liquor store, get a six pack, bring it home, and drink it while he watched TV. He would become very drunk and begin to stretch me, Stand on me throw me against walls, fling me round the room. I am sure you can only imagine the pain. Henry got so drunk one night I decided this was the night to escape. I am now Free. I am on the road again. I miss you. Freddie. xxx ... read more

well i spent the last weekend of march in Cork. It was great! John showed us around and took us out to a club! We went to the Blarney Stone and of course kissed the stone. Today it was back to school and back to work. We are spending lots of time on our music to be ready for our concert, which means practice practice practice! We are getting better though. The school year is quickly coming to end. after our concert we have two fieldtrips, and then finals, then we go home!! Im real excited but i still take this trip day by day and even though i miss home i actually might miss a few things here when i get home. Anyways just got to get through this week and then spring break!! Ya ... read more

Paul was here for a week and we had an amazing time! He arrived in Dublin on Saturday the 7th. I met him at the airport and we spent the day sightseeing in Dublin. We saw Christchurch Cathedral and had chicken nuggets and chips (instead of fish and chips) outside by the cathedral. We then went to the Brazen Head, the oldest pub in Ireland and Paul had his first Guinness in Ireland! After that, we went to the Jameson Distillery and went through the tour. Paul volunteered to be a taste tester so now he is a certified whiskey tester with a certificate and everything!! haha On Monday I gave Paul a tour of Carlow and had lunch at a local pub. On Tuesday we left for London. In London went to St. Paul's Cathedral ... read more