Cong Travel Blogs

Due to the failing light on the first day, and our tendacy to spend longer than expected at various places (Ireland does that to you with it's sheer beauty) we didn't get to see everything so our day trip went into a second day. It was more local to where I grew up and concentrated on the area of C…

Es una experiencia inolvidable, sin saberlo siquiera, recorriendo como siempre un castillo, uno de los mas lindos castillos que vi, que por cierto ahora es un hotel 5 estrellas, paseando por interminables jardines, una fresca tarde... encontré un lugar donde hacen alconería... no sólo eso, sino …

Ireland's the 20th largest island in the world - did you know that? Me neither, and I'm not sure that's meaningful. However, Ireland remains an evolving enigma, albeit for differing reasons. The country continues to evolve from provincial to a world stop. What's constant; the weather of course - typically rainy and grey, with spurts of sunshine, and hopefully soft climes. What's changing; the people and the economy - dramatically. These are shots from the Connaught to present Dublin.

It rained all night but the heavy showers in the morning gradually cleared. We walked down to the Lough but there was restricted access so we couldn't really get to it. We had a walk through woodland although we weren't sure if this was private as well! Cong town was quite interesting. The film The…

I lead a missions trip to work in Athenry, Ireland for 10 days.

This was my frist overseas adventure. I met up with a good friend for my first two weeks, then I headed out to explore by myself. This was the most amazing experience EVER!! I met a bunch of amazing people, ate amazing food, and saw so many beautiful things!

The leisurely entry drive through ancient forest and manicured golf greens prepare you for the granduer of the castle and the enormity of your pending experience. Time stands sentinel at the gates of Ashford Castle, discarded by visitors and barred entry by massive gray stone watchtowers on the bri…