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Ireland, It Was Good Craic

10/17/16 | Dublin, Europe, Ireland, Northern Ireland, photography, Travel

Hello, hello ní fhaca mé le fada thú – that’s Irish for long time, no see!  After one of the longest travel days in recent memory I am finally back in New York City and thus, the fun Snapchats have come to an end but boy do I have stories and photos for you! 

On my first day in Ireland I took a walking tour and at one point the tour guide said I what I thought was, “yeah, at it was really good crack”. I looked at him a bit sideways and made a point to ask 20 minutes later what he meant. It turns out he had said craic, not crack, though they are pronounced the same, and in Irish it means fun.  I thought he was just pulling my leg but for the next eight days I heard dozens of locals use the term and realized it was a real thing. So yes, Ireland was great craic, or great fun! I checked in last week and shared photos from my first few days in Dublin so here are a few more from the rest of my journeys, again, all of which will be getting their own posts coming soon with the first one this Friday!  

At the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare

At the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare

Fall Foliage at Trinity College, Dublin

Fall Foliage at Trinity College, Dublin
 
Drawing Room in The State Apartments at Dublin Castle

Drawing Room in The State Apartments at Dublin Castle

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge  in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge  in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Signing the Peace Wall in Belfast

Signing the Peace Wall in Belfast 
(I hate that my eyes are closed but this was too cool not to include, oh and these boots <3) 

Lamp Post in Dublin, Ireland

A Gorgeous Lamp Post on Bride Street in Dublin 

Glass Blowing at the Waterford Crystal Factory

Glass Blowing at the Waterford Crystal Factory in Waterford
Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland

Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland 
Guinness Pint at the Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Pint at the Guinness Storehouse at St. James’ Gate

Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland

The Back of Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland

 
 
 
And to give you a sense, I spent time at each of the places with a yellow star, just check out this map!  But in case that is too much effort, I was able to visit all four provinces of Ireland; Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster, during my trip!
 
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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    October 19, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    This trip looked incredible, I love all of your photos and can’t wait to read more!

  2. Randy Kershner says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Love these pics! We had a big discussion at work recently about the Blarney stone. Did you go? And did you kiss it??

  3. Anett says

    October 17, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    I’ve always wanted to visit Ireland, it looks so beautiful!

    Bella Pummarola

  4. Maddy says

    October 17, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    your pictures look amazing – can’t wait to hear more!

    xo, Maddy
    http://cassidylou.com/

  5. Sandy "HC" Callan says

    October 17, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Omg I have never been to Ireland but these photos make me want to visit so bad! Next time please pack me in your suitcase!! lol

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