August group

A new find for us was the coast at Kilkee in County Clare. On Mick and Jeanne's last day, we took the ferry at Tarbert with no real goals in mind - and found a gorgeous beach and even better, this rocky coast. The Kilkee Cliffs are just south of the Cliffs of Moher - and we like the close contact with the booming waves.






Tommy is the son of Chris and Paul from Luxembourg. His visit was a real boon for the dogs, as he loved them and they loved him - and all the attention. (picture by mfe). Also, this picture (by Pat) of Tommy and St. Brendan really catches his spirit!











One other new thing for me - a visit to the Dominican Friary in town centre Tralee. Carolyn had been there in June and reported that it was beautiful, but I had not gone. Mick, Jeanne, and I went and it is truly wonderful - and right here in our own back yard. It is every bit as beautiful as some of the more famous cathedrals we have visited.

Dana has been wanting to make the climb down to a little beach at Ballybunion near Virgin Rock. Over the summer, we've all said "wait until Mick comes - he'll do it with you" - and he did. So here, courtesy of Pat, are pictures of the climb and the little beach at high tide. A nice little adventure for the brothers - maybe echoing a few of childhood??