We had a fabulous time in Ireland, really enjoyed exploring the area where my brother lives. The most picturesque country side and so peaceful. The kids loved playing with the very playful Bronte and the 10 very funny hens. They loved collecting the eggs each morning and would race outside to greet them in their pjs and jackets. I grew very fond of the chickens and I would go out in my pjs each morning as well.
We also spent some time in the Lismire area where my father was born and raised. I love visiting his family home which is still owned and run by the Kellys. My cousin who runs the farm gave us a fabulous talk about our family history which was fascinating. I must say we have some wonderful characters in our ancestors, I look forward to researching them when I arrive home one such fellow is Edmund Burke who was the first Irishman to be appointed as a statesman in the English parliament during the 1700's.
The kids ran around the farm having a wonderful time they loved the grand tour of the farm. Seeing the horses, goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, cows etc. They enjoyed watching the round up of cows and the milking.
I felt a real connection with my Grandmother on this visit especially at her grave, even hubby felt it so I know I was not dreaming.
The kids loved horse riding around my grandmothers birth place on Gooseberry Hill the farm she grew up on is still run by family.
We have seen so much in Ireland it has been a wonderful experience.
