Bank Holiday (Day 3 Part II)

Our third full day, Monday, October 26th, also happened to be a Bank Holiday in Ireland. It is the title for this post because, little did we know, but this was a BIG DEAL to everyone we spoke with. Anytime we asked for directions or a place to stay, the local would usually begin their statement with "Well, ya know, it being the Bank Holiday and all . . . ". Because it was the Bank Holiday, I had no classes on Monday and was free to enjoy and extra day with the folks. After visiting the Cliffs of Moher in the morning, we spent our afternoon driving to Cashel, where we spent our third night. On the way to Cashel, we enjoyed stopping to see castles along the road and Dad was especially excited to see the Burren Rock (see photos). Our day ended at our final B&B in Cashel, located in South Tipperary, where we enjoyed a delicious dinner in the basement of our hotel.

Picture 1 - Stopping for a picture with a small castle near the road.

Picture 2 - Lunch at The Roadside Tavern. We were happy it was open, what with the Bank Holiday and everything.

Picture 3 - Signage. No confusion here.

Picture 4 - Dad on the Burren Rock.

Picture 5 - Night three in Cashel - Bailey's Hotel.

"Life's a dance

We all have to do

What does the music require?

People all moving together

Close as the flames in a fire

Feel the beat

Music and rhyme

While there is time

We all go round and round

Partners are lost and found

Looking for one more chance

All I know is

We're all in the dance"

- La Même Histoire, Feist