End of July, we were boarding the ferry which would take us all the way to Spain, very convenient if you want to reach the sun as fast as possible! It took about 30 hours to reach Bilbao in Spain, much faster than driving through all of France and much more relaxing. It got warmer […]
There has been a castle at Lismore ever since 1185, built by Prince John of England. A round tower from this period still stands today. When John became King of England, he handed the castle over to the Church, and it was used as a Bishop’s Palace until 1589. The castle was sold to the
The Rock of Cashel rises from the plain, bearing the remains of a cathedral and a round tower. This picturesque complex has a unique character, with the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture in Ireland. Originally, however, it was the seat of the kings of Munster, who ruled the south-east of Ireland
The city of Kilkenny has much to offer, beside of a castle and a cathedral, there is an interesting merchant house we could visit, an arts centre, an old pub and many shops. There is even a parking for campers close to the centre, which made it even easier to explore Kilkenny. Strongbow (Richard de
