Whiskey Jack Adventures: Limerick, Ireland

Another long day as we did not get to our hotel until almost 9 pm after an early start. So far the weather has been great: sunny and warm.

Our first stop was in Galway which is a very nice city on the bay of Galway. We were able to visit the museum which depicted the village and its progress through the years. It was very well presented and even had a hooker in the middle. No, not what you are thinking, a hooker is a traditional fishing boat used in Galway bay. It was pretty amazing how many artifacts they have found from the stone age onward in the river Corrib. This 6 km tidal river runs through the city of Galway and has an amazing speed!

Galway

From Galway we crossed the limestone plateau of Burren and made our next stop at the Cliffs of Moher. We had lots of time to follow the paths up to the top of the cliffs but the wind was so strong we were afraid we’d be blown off! Apparently a few years ago someone on one of the tours was actually blown over – not over the cliff but just over off her feet.

Cliffs of Moher

By the way we have now passed the site of the Open golf tournament (Portrush) and today another links course: Clare where the Irish Open was held.

Links course

Our last stop was at Bunratty Castle where we feasted at a medieval banquet. We were greeted by the butler and serving wenches then entertained with singing and harp/violin playing while we drank a goblet of mead in the great hall. We were then taken to the main castle hall where we were fed at long tables with benches. Staying on theme we were served a bowl of soup, ribs, chicken and veggies with only a knife to eat it all with. Lots of wine flowing for those who wanted. We certainly didn’t come away hungry. The butler entertained us by crowning a royal couple from the audience to act as host and hostess and later singling out an individual to be thrown into the dungeon for dallying with the ladies of the castle (he was given reprieve when he sang us a song).