Sunday 11 February 2007

Castle Wedding

Hi Team!




We are just back from a fantastic and some may say luxurious weekend at Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare. Our friends Izzat and Colette got married in a beautiful little church nearby and the rest of the event was held at Dromoland. The wedding was unreal, very traditional and romantic, over 170 people, 10 piece band and even fireworks by the lake! Colette looked just beautiful, and Izzat was smiling nervously beforehand! We (I) just wished we knew how to waltz!




Dromoland Castle was awesome, I think it dates back to the 1500s, with enormous grounds, lakes and a golf course that Neal tried his hand rather well at. Well he is actually lucky to have made it to the 18th - as they had to dodge the pheasant shooters on the way! Only 2000 euro to go hunting for the day! yikes!!




We stayed in a cool room in a tower - with a gnarly spiral staircase! All good in heels after a few wines! A real treat I must say! And my final words....."Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair..."

Monday 5 February 2007

10 Things I love about Ireland

1. Midleton farmers market and the city English market - YUMMY
2. St Finbarres Catherdral lit up at night
3. Kinsale - gorgeous harbour, boats and cafes
4. The Cork Irish Accent - "when I'm after understanding if you know like"
5. Cute little villages and pubs on every corner
6. Blarney Castle gardens - a true romantic at heart
7. Wild windy cliffs of Dingle and Galway
8. Irish oldies trying to marry you off to a good irish lad
9. Plethora of golf courses to vent and increase my frustration!
10. O'Connells Chocolate shop - hot choccies to die for!

10 things you cannot help but laugh/cry at..

1. The Cork Irish Accent - as above, when you think you can follow - you have no idea!
2. High maintenance girls - make up, french manicure and heels central - thank goodness for MAC!!
3. Rain, rain,rain
4. Wide open beautiful spaces - and no-one does outdoor exercise!! (Except my crazy surfer buddy Clodagh)
5. The banking and tax system - dont get me started!!
6. Knackers - think tracksuits, trainers, shaved heads, live outside centras!
7. Bloomin learner drivers - soooo many L plates!
8. Guiness - still havent tried it - naughty!
9. Rain, rain, rain
10. Mass exodus of pale Irish people to the canary islands