Trip to Ireland

 

 

In April 2007 from the 20.-25th we had a few but wonderful days in Ireland. It only was much too short time. we will have to go back - it is such a beautiful place!

Of course we were hoping to see a lot of irish Cobs. We didn't see so many as we had hoped for so may be the roads we chose did not go by the cob fields :-)
 

Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath)
This is Stephen and his  Dolly - the last working horse in Dublin.
They retired january 2008 so we were so lucky to see them this day.
 (just happended to find them afterwards jan 09 on You-Tube)

Dublin. "The Needle" - Too tall to be in the picture Malahide Castle - outside Dublin
   
The Motorhome we rented. A very nice way to get around the 22nd we went up north to Cavan and saw the beautiful horses at an ICS open show. here a nice litlle filly
   
A very nice  stallion And another
   
A nice little grey mare. The 'but' of my favorite stallion. He didn't win but i think he was very good looking. (later I found out he is called King Lear
   
  Young colts
   
  These two took it all very easy
   
a fabulous calm stallion  
   
The winner of the show After the show we went west. here at Lough Ree
   
One of the few herds we passed. almost newborn foal - so lovely
   
At Cliffs of Moher it was dinnertime The atlantic Ocean
   
We had to visit this place which has named one of our mares Kilkee
   
We took the ferry from Kilimer to Tarbert One of the roads where you do not hope to meet another big vehicle
   
2 nice guys though not cobs Co. Kerry. such a fantastic nature. wish the sun had been out that day.
   
   
On the road to Cork Jens enjoying the view
(and wonder if I can manage the camera??? )
   
The view from Rock of Cashel South of Dublin and one of many places where the broom shrubs bloom. A fantastic sight.
the trip has ended. Much too short!! But we will be back! :-)