Ireland May 29 – Galway

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Whisky tasting at the Kilbeggan Distillery

Friday, May 29: Galway

This morning we set off eastward. We stopped at the scenic site of Clonmacnoise in a stunning setting on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe. The original high crosses and a selection of graveslabs. In 1979 Pope John Paul II celebrated mass at this site. We also stopped at the Kilbeggan Distillery to see how Irish whiskey is now being made in the traditional manner. The Distillery is said to be the oldest licensed pot still whiskey distillery in the world, now run by a team of young enthusiastic craftspeople. We ended the day at Dunboyne Castle, built in the 1700’s and now a lovely hotel and spa – the ideal spot to relax and celebrate our Irish adventure.

This is our last evening in Ireland.  We had an amazing trip. Great tours, made wonderful new friends and laughed, laughed, laughed

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

 

 

Overnight: Johnstown House Hotel, Meath

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