Balintubber Abbey, Moore Hall, and Joe Mac's

Hello all, sorry for the late post.We were out late last night, having a wondrous time at Joe Mac's, and our Internet has been out at the cottages. So, we're back at Joe Mac's, taking advantage of the Wi-Fi and drinking tea while pretending to do homework. Such is the life of a study abroad student.

Clew Bay, early in the morning!

Balintubber Abbey, also known as the Abbey that Refused to Die. It never missed a Mass even through the Reformation!! It's been burned down 3 times, but built back up each time.

Those are the original stone arches! So beautiful.

This is a gnarly old ash tree growing out of the grave of a famous priest killer -- legit story.

Moore Hall is this amazing old mansion where George Moore lived -- his racehorse won a large purse of money that got the parish through the famine.

Pat and Amber at Moore Hall

Bailey, Brittnie, and Rick at Moore Hall

Beaner and Owen, our bus driver

YELLOW DOOR! I like this picture

Tom trying on an old vest at the Museum of Country Living

My favorite exhibit at the Museum -- The Blacksmith

Turlough House, part of the Museum of Country Living

JOE MAC'S. Taylor, me, Eric, Bailey, Kyle, and Melissa, all having a grand time :)

Katie and her new best friend Richard -- a redhead and an excellent dart player!

That was yesterday -- expect a quick post tomorrow about the musical we're going to see tonight!!

-S