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7th October 05, 11:21 AM
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Before you go, read Patricia Monaghan's The Red-Haired Girl From The Bog (ISBN: 1577311906). It's a look at one woman's view of Ireland from a pre-Christian point of view. Even if you aren't a new-ager/Wiccan (which, as I remember, the author is), I think it'll show you another side of Ireland that is really part of the psyche of the Irish people.
I read this not too long ago and it opened my eyes to a lot of stuff in Ireland that might not be right on the surface or in the tourbooks, but no less relevant to understanding the Emerald Isle, its history, and its people.
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7th October 05, 09:53 PM
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My only advice, take me with you! OK if you can't do that, have a really good time. You have been given some great suggestions.
Glen McGuire
A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.
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8th October 05, 10:14 AM
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I'd love to help you with a few suggestions, Your Reverence, but alas I have never been to Ireland, nor even close to it at ground level. The closest I have been was when flying back to London from NYC two years ago - we flew over Bantry Bay at about 30,000 feet! 
Come to think of it, there are so many parts of these beautiful British Isles that I've not visited, and may never get around to doing so.
Ah, well!
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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11th October 05, 08:56 AM
#4
 Originally Posted by Hamish
I'd love to help you with a few suggestions, Your Reverence, but alas I have never been to Ireland, nor even close to it at ground level. The closest I have been was when flying back to London from NYC two years ago - we flew over Bantry Bay at about 30,000 feet!
Come to think of it, there are so many parts of these beautiful British Isles that I've not visited, and may never get around to doing so.
Ah, well!
As I said when you were here Hamish, don't miss a chance to visit Ireland, it is a truly beautiful country with outstanding people.
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11th October 05, 09:43 AM
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One place I want to visit in Ireland is Skellig Michael, a small island off the southwest coast, where the monks lived in very spartan conditions.
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb
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11th October 05, 11:05 AM
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Visiting Ireland
If you are visiting Ireland, and you want to see the Giant's Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher, Wicklow et al - you need to know that the roads in Ireland do not allow you to drive more than around 40 mph. We don't have the motorways / freeways that other nations have (and when we do, they suddenly turn into small country roads!).
I suggest a week or two at least, and HIRE A CAR.
If you wear your kilt, you will get plenty of attention, but they will assume you are Scottish!
Enjoy
Niblox (Galway, Ireland)
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18th October 05, 10:49 AM
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thanks all for the adivce, wow! a lot to take in. We are hiring a car so we will have some freedom. Not too worried abour driving there as I have been driving in rural england for 5 months. I am REALLY looking forward to it. I look forward to giving you my return post. Leave friday morning!
and I do plan on being kilted the entire time. 
Cheers!
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