Hi Andrew...congratulations on a great trip. Love the Castle...I'm a loyal fan...I wanted to ask, when is the best time to travel to Ireland....its on my getaway time for 2007, but I'm not sure when its an ok time...I prefer off season traveling, and I enjoy the rain, fog and the cold....but is there a particular time of the year where its a "must" to be in Ireland? thank you for sharing your thoughts and your gift of acting. Any response would gladly be appreciated. :)
Hi there. Read your article in Traveller Magazine and really enjoyed it. I love the West of Ireland and your article brought back many memories of my time there. I lived in Galway in the early 90's and fell in love with the country. So much has changed since then! It really is unimaginable how quickly the Celtic Tiger changed the country! But when I visit Clare, I too still feel a small piece of old Ireland! Doolin has got to be the best spot for music and craic! Congratulations on writing and I look forward to reading about your further travels! Slan!
Excellent photos. I especially, oddly enough really liked the Matchmaking bible. It's pretty impressive. Thank you for sharing. I'd would LOVE to go to Ireland.
What a wonderful trip. I'll have to live the adventure thru your words and pictures. No travels in my future I'm afraid. When I'm reading what you've seen, I can imagine I'm actually there seeing those things for myself. Thank you. Have a wonderful Holiday.
Really interesting trip, liked your pics too. Here's the thing, I've recntly been on a trip myself, took some fairly good photos, and now I'm very interested in travel writing and photography, dont suppose you'd want to get in touch with a novice? I'd love to pick your brain...
How timely, to have received my NG Traveler magazine one week prior to my first trip to Ireland. I was intrigued by your story and believe it was told from the heart. It made me understand and appreciate the traditions of the Irish. This is of great importance to me because while in Ireland I will be attending my best friend's wedding. She has chosen to settle in Ireland. My trip will definitely include those areas highlighted in your article. Your words offer me a great sense of comfort as I anticipate my travels overseas. Thank you!
What a terrific log! The Matchmaking Festival to which you refer was the subject of a very cute 1998 movie, The Matchmaker, starring David O'Hara, Denis Leary, Jeananne Garafallo, Jay O. Sanders and Milo O'Shea. The bar pictured here in your log, along with the ferry, the Burren, etc. are beautifully captured in the movie, along with the good-hearted shennanigans that accompany the festival. Both your photos and the movie scenes show what an astoundingly beautiful place this part of Ireland is, and why it is considered so magical. Well done.
Sincerely,
Dawn McConnell