@ Emerald Waterfall Common Welsh Green begins her tour of "The Irish Republic" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Map of Irish Republic Céad míle fáilte! A hundred thousand welcomes! The Irish Republic, or Eire, as it's called in Irish Gaelic, is not, of course, part of the UK; it is an independent country, but geographically belongs to what are known as the British Isles. Ireland is well known for many things, from Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw, Guinness and Irish whiskey, colcannon and soda bread, music, song and Riverdance, folklore, leprechauns and the legendary Irish hospitality. Emerald Waterfall Nestled in the pocket off a lesser traveled road, the beautiful falls in Glencoe, County Donegal. Known to the locals as a place to search for the leprechauns' gold, as there is frequently misting rainbows in the overspray.
While touring the British Isles, you met grey.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with grey the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heather Cliffs "I've been enjoying the comedy shows on the TV in the evening all through our trip, Pika," remarked Common Welsh Green. "It's clear humour is very important to those in the British Isles, particularly dry, dark, sarky humour." "Yes," agreed Pika. "And an inept underdog, or a character who doesn't realise how unpopular he is, is often the star of the show." Heather Cliffs Climbing upward to through the heather, a native plant to Ireland, as you crest the sloping hill, you can see the shale cliffs standing watch over the sea below. Breathing in the salty sea air, you rest your weary toes, taking in the incredible view.
While touring the British Isles, you met Pika.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Pika the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pot of Gold Rainbow Beach Common Welsh Green was pleased to bump into Daisy Lee here! They swapped experiences on what parts of the British Isles they had enjoyed the most so far! Pot of Gold Rainbow Beach County Sligo is home to the sea, and it's beauty and fury. Always, though, is the promise after the storm of an arch of rainbow, and if you've got the luck, a pot of gold at the end.
While touring the British Isles, you met Daisy Lee.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Daisy Lee the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Timeless White Castle "Hello, mucki, what’s the craic?” called out Common Welsh Green in greeting. "I'm grand, Common Welsh Green!" replied mucki. "You see, I've been studying our 'How to fit in' booklet!" "Fair play to ye," said Common Welsh Green. "Some of these eejits haven't bothered!" Timeless White Castle Built in 1868, Kylemore Abbey was originally built as a castle but now serves as a monastery for an order of Benedictine nuns, who have been in residence since 1920. Be sure to purchase your tickets early for the tour of the grounds, there are so many things to do and see, and take a taste of the culture.
While touring the British Isles, you met mucki.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with mucki the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Coastal Cliffs of Ireland "Why do so many names in Ireland start with O’, Tallulah?" queried Common Welsh Green. "It means 'descendant of', Common Welsh Green!" responded Tallulah. "Also, Mac or Mc at the start of surnames means 'son of'.” Coastal Cliffs of Ireland Stretching verdant for as far as the eye can see, along the cliffs the green is dazzling. All the water, churning below, but the sea is not inviting for those seeking to put toes in the water. Be careful not to get to close to the cliff's edge.
While touring the British Isles, you met Tallulah.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Tallulah the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cliffs of Moher "Did you know it's possible to see the Northern Lights in Ireland at the right time of year?" asked Faεяydaε. "The best place to be to have a chance of viewing them would be County Donegal." "I think you can see the Northern Lights in quite a few places round the British Isles, as they're in a suitably northerly position. I wonder if we'll be lucky, Faεяydaε?" responded Common Welsh Green. Cliffs of Moher Hiking further down the cliffs, it's amazing to see the unending coastline, stretching into the sea. It's a good thing you've got your good walking shoes on, there's so much to explore.
While touring the British Isles, you met Faεяydaε.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Faεяydaε the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Green, Green Grass of Home Common Welsh Green was pleased to bump into WillDroid here! They swapped experiences on what parts of the British Isles they had enjoyed the most so far! Green, Green Grass of Home Standing on the sea side cliffs, turning for a good panorama shot for your scrapbook, there's a never ending of sea of grass, stretching to the horizon. Amazed at the subtle changes of grasses before you, how can you possibly name all the shades of green?
While touring the British Isles, you met WillDroid.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with WillDroid the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dingle, County Kerry "Why is Ireland known as the Emerald Isle, Eros?" queried Common Welsh Green. "Ah, that's the weather, Common Welsh Green! They have lots and lots of rain – like the rest of the British Isles, really. It’s why Ireland remains so green and fertile." Dingle, County Kerry A bridge to explore! Built many years ago, wouldn't it be interesting to hear the stories the stones would tell, if only they could?
While touring the British Isles, you met Eros.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Eros the Cupig. They both received one silver mole!
@ Country side relics "Do you know what creature can't be found in Ireland, NightGhost?" asked Common Welsh Green. "The unicorn? The wolf?" said NightGhost. "It's the snake! The legend is that St Patrick drove them all away. But in fact, there were never any snakes here to begin with." Country side relics Taking the tour bus, since tired feet are recovering, it's a stop filled with much history to hear of the old church. The tour guide has a lot to offer those paying attention on the relics and ruins left.
While touring the British Isles, you met NightGhost.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with NightGhost the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Fog The glacial valley of Glendalough is beautiful. There are two mirror-like lakes and nature in abundance. Hidden here is an old monastic settlement – and no one lives there. It’s not really a town, to be fair, but this collection of buildings where monks used to live was founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. It’s not hard to see how this spot came to be a site of religious contemplation. The Fog Now who's bright idea was it to tell ghost stories about the fog on the tour bus as we climb the hill into the fog? I think you better hold my hand!
While touring the British Isles, you met Choose a name.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ County Wicklow "Did you know the Guinness Book of Records began in Ireland, schrute?" asked Common Welsh Green. "When did it start, Common Welsh Green?" asked schrute. "The first edition was in 1955 and was printed in London. It became an immediate best-seller!" "Well, it must be handy volume to study before pub quizzes, Common Welsh Green!" remarked schrute. County Wicklow The beauty of pines standing in groves, beckon the traveler into the cool depths of the forest to explore the flora and fauna of Ireland. Just remember you can't take any home, customs will confiscate it.
While touring the British Isles, you met schrute.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with schrute the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fly Fishing Common Welsh Green was pleased to bump into get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 here! They swapped experiences on what parts of the British Isles they had enjoyed the most so far! Fly Fishing Did you pack your fly rod and flies? There's nothing more relaxing than standing in the river bed and casting off, hoping to tease the trout into biting that special hand tied fly Catch and release is the standard rule, just be sure to catch a few photos with your big catch
While touring the British Isles, you met get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Harbor Sunrise "You don't really know what to put on in the morning, do you, Robby? remarked Common Welsh Green. "That's right, the weather is so changeable in the British Isles!" responded Robby. Harbor Sunrise Holding on tightly to your warm cup of tea, it's an amazing sight to behold, watching the sun rise slowly over the horizon.
While touring the British Isles, you met Robby.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Robby the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Plain of Ireland "Did you know that Halloween traditions as we know them began with the Celtic festival of Samhain, Itchy?" asked Common Welsh Green. "In Old Irish, this means 'Summer’s End'. It featured bonfires, hideous masks, terrifying turnip lanterns, and amateur dress-ups." "Wow! And well over 2000 years later we're carrying on those same traditions, Common Welsh Green!" responded Itchy. River Plain of Ireland Farmers will tell you, the best soil for growing barley, wheat and potatoes would be the richness of a flood plain, full of water, and nutrients. And standing on the banks of the river offers a stunning sight.
While touring the British Isles, you met Itchy.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Itchy the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peaceful Beach "We're heading into film territory on this part of the tour, Common Welsh Green!" exclaimed zzapp. "The Cliffs of Moher have featured in Harry Potter and the beach of Curracloe Strand was the D-day landing scene in Saving Private Ryan. Scenes from the Italian Job were shot at Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, and the island of Skellig Michael and its ancient monastic settlement were in Star Wars: The Force Awakens." "Wow!" said Common Welsh Green. "We've seen quite a few Harry Potter sites in Scotland and England as well, haven't we?" Peaceful Beach While exploring the countryside of Ireland, with all the different scenery, it's time to put your toes in the sand in the calm waters.
While touring the British Isles, you met zzapp.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with zzapp the Purple Dragonfly 2.0. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ireland by Balloon "Oh wow, have you seen this in the tour guide for County Meath, Bonny?" asked Common Welsh Green. "It says 'Prehistoric Newgrange is an amazing passage tomb that dates back to the Neolithic period. We’re talking 3200 BCE. That’s older than Stonehenge, which dates back to around 3000 BCE and the Giza Pyramids built in 2600 BCE.'" "It's like the grave monument we saw in Northern Ireland, and there's a similar structure in Cornwall, England, Common Welsh Green," remarked Bonny. Ireland by Balloon Part of the travel package includes an hour long balloon ride where you can take in the far reaching landscapes of Ireland, so be sure your camera is charged!
While touring the British Isles, you met Bonny.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Bonny the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Muglins Lighthouse "You see County Galway on the map here?" Common Welsh Green asked Maude. "It has a hamlet with the longest place name in Ireland -- Muck-anagheder-dauhaulia!" "Goodness, Common Welsh Green, whatever does the name mean?" "A piggery between two expanses of briny water.” "Not very romantic, Common Welsh Green! Whereas that terrifically long Welsh placename we learnt about was really very pretty when translated!" Muglins Lighthouse Situated on Dalkey Island, off in the coastal waters near Dublin, you'll find this solar powered automated light house. Keeping sailors safe from running into shallow water, who says small packages can't do big things.
While touring the British Isles, you met Maude.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Maude the Astonishing Helper Ant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Street Art in Dublin "We're heading into film territory on this part of the tour, Common Welsh Green!" exclaimed Choose a name. "The Cliffs of Moher have featured in Harry Potter and the beach of Curracloe Strand was the D-day landing scene in Saving Private Ryan. Scenes from the Italian Job were shot at Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, and the island of Skellig Michael and its ancient monastic settlement were in Star Wars: The Force Awakens." "Wow!" said Common Welsh Green. "We've seen quite a few Harry Potter sites in Scotland and England as well, haven't we?" Street Art in Dublin Beauty is in the eye of the beholder they say, but who doesn't love the pop of color and creativity added to a dull grey wall? Standing in front of it would make a great selfie back drop, be sure to smile!
While touring the British Isles, you met Choose a name.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Samuel Beckett Bridge "It says in the tour guide that Ireland was named after a goddess. In Old Irish, she was known as Eriu. In modern Irish Gaelic, it’s Eire," remarked Jewels. "I was wondering where the Irish name for the country came from, Jewels!" responded Common Welsh Green. Samuel Beckett Bridge Named for the playwright, novelist and poet, and other things, this beautiful bridge is not only functional, but a work of art in itself. Opened in 2009, it spans the River Liffey. No trip to Ireland would be complete without taking a taxi and traveling across it to see the wonder and mechanical beauty that this bridge is.
While touring the British Isles, you met Jewels.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Jewels the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dublin Convention Centre "It says here that Ireland has its own Olympic Games which predate the actual Olympics!" remarked Common Welsh Green. "What do they call them, Common Welsh Green?" asked Peridot. "They're called the Tailteann Games and they date back to at least 1600 BCE." Dublin Convention Centre Catch the latest show in the convention centre, located on River Liffey. Host to all types of venues, trade shows, and concerts, after a lazy day touring the countryside, it's definitely a change of pace. Glitz, glamour and just fun!
While touring the British Isles, you met Peridot.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Peridot the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Howth Village "You don't really know what to put on in the morning, do you, Aki? remarked Common Welsh Green. "That's right, the weather is so changeable in the British Isles!" responded Aki. Howth Village Waking up to watch the sea every morning might be for you, and these cozy houses nestled in the cliffs offer a solace and solitude with natural moving art in waves and marine life. Maybe it's time to stop traveling and take up residency?
While touring the British Isles, you met Aki.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Aki the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Home Again As Common Welsh Green's tour of "The Irish Republic" comes to an end, she rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day. Midnight Walk Beech Tree The dark purple beech trees of the countryside have become known as safe-havens for the late night travellers; often hosting small treehouses hidden within their dark plumage. Home Again The journey through Ireland has been a fascinating one, but now it's time to cruise on home. Common Welsh Green has completed their tour of "The Irish Republic"! Your PnF tour of "The British Isles" is now over, but PnF will hold a new event again soon!
While touring the British Isles, you met Gemma.
Common Welsh Green shook paws with Gemma the Summerfly. They both received one silver mole!
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