Mini Theme: A step back in time - Bunratty, Ireland.
Dec 22, 2017 08:43:27 #
First time travelers to Ireland expecting to find the thatched cottages and cobble stoned villages of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara’s ‘The Quite Man’ will be somewhat disappointed. The Irish countryside is now lined with neat, prosperous, well cared for homes while many villages are choked with BMW’s and Mercedes.
However, visitors can step back a century or more at the village adjacent to Bunratty Castle in Co. Clare. The village is a collection of faithfully reconstructed or replicated cottages, houses, school and shops representing rural Ireland circa 1900. Some critics may find it a bit Disneyesque, but I was totally immersed by the buildings, objects and even the sounds and smells that brought me back to childhood visits to my Granny’s house.
Comments, feedback and suggestions always appreciated , or feel free to share your memories or other connections to rural Ireland.
Merry Christmas to all.
However, visitors can step back a century or more at the village adjacent to Bunratty Castle in Co. Clare. The village is a collection of faithfully reconstructed or replicated cottages, houses, school and shops representing rural Ireland circa 1900. Some critics may find it a bit Disneyesque, but I was totally immersed by the buildings, objects and even the sounds and smells that brought me back to childhood visits to my Granny’s house.
Comments, feedback and suggestions always appreciated , or feel free to share your memories or other connections to rural Ireland.
Merry Christmas to all.
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Dec 22, 2017 09:01:12 #
Dec 22, 2017 09:44:43 #
An excellent series to provide a taste of life in a different time and place! Your shots are well composed and interesting.
Dec 22, 2017 09:51:29 #
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Dec 22, 2017 11:06:17 #
Tikva
Loc: Waukesha, WI
Wonderful series. Discovered that I'm about 1/3 Irish when I had my DNA done. Really surprised me.
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Dec 23, 2017 10:00:37 #
We stayed in a great B&B there about 10 years ago. Bunratty is close to Shannon Airport so it's a convenient spot to begin/end a trip to the West of Ireland.
We enjoyed the Village, despite the Disney quality, and the Castle as well; although we chose to skip the Medieval Dinner.
"Dirty Nelly's" purports itself to be one of the oldest pubs in Ireland. It is touristy but we managed to get there on a night when there were no buses in the parking lot and were treated to some great music by a couple of locals in one of the side rooms. We're looking forward to another visit!
We enjoyed the Village, despite the Disney quality, and the Castle as well; although we chose to skip the Medieval Dinner.
"Dirty Nelly's" purports itself to be one of the oldest pubs in Ireland. It is touristy but we managed to get there on a night when there were no buses in the parking lot and were treated to some great music by a couple of locals in one of the side rooms. We're looking forward to another visit!
Dec 23, 2017 11:36:40 #
What a wonderful place, and you did a great job capturing it. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.
Dec 23, 2017 11:36:46 #
Outstanding and thorough photos that really conveys a feeling of a small Irish town.
Dec 23, 2017 14:08:56 #
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