Tag Archives: Ireland

Day 89: Make a Photobook.

Posted on May 28, 2012 by LaLa

What time is it?  If you answered deal time, you win!  …Um, win what, you might ask?  How about bragging rights that your intuitive powers and deductive reasoning skills are more commendable than Homer’s, followed by a hearty virtual pat … Continue reading →

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Day 17: Homemade Shamrock Shake.

Posted on March 17, 2012 by LaLa

Happy St. Patrick’s day!  Who’s Your Paddy?  In honour of this statutory holiday in Ireland (for real!), I thought I might try my hand at something vaguely Irish.  Can you believe that I was recently inspired by a Tweet of all … Continue reading →

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Day 8: Kilmainham Gaol.

Posted on March 8, 2012 by LaLa

Because not everything in life is rainy sunshine and roses, I took a trip to the darker side of Ireland’s past, and visited the Kilmainham Gaol today.  A breath of cheery fresh air prior to delving into its sordid depths came … Continue reading →

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Day Seven: Hawk Walk.

Posted on March 7, 2012 by LaLa

Today was a chance to get reacquainted with Mother Nature and her wildlife.  Mission accomplished in a big way, thanks to Trevor Roche at Dublin Falconry!  While it was yet another day requiring the use of both sunglasses and raincoat … Continue reading →

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Day Six: Newgrange.

Posted on March 6, 2012 by LaLa

I thought I might mix things up and do something quasi-educational today, and so I coerced a proper Dubliner to join me on a day trip to Newgrange and the Hill of Tara.  There’s something quite Canadian about the fact that … Continue reading →

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