8. It’s a dog’s life ...
As I mentioned in the last Blog, I enjoy a good, exhilarating walk. If I did those emoji-thingys, there would be a smiling face in there...
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Folk, fables and foibles the guidebook forgot to mention
Fergus Manor
- Jan 12, 2021
- 3 min
7. A walk on the wild side ...
The Cliffs of Moher are not just a ‘stand and stare’ attraction for they offer a wide variety of walking opportunities ... but there...
Fergus Manor
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
6. An alien invasion ... ?
The word ‘alien’ is one of those words, the meaning of which has undergone some subtle changes over the years. These days people...
Fergus Manor
- Oct 1, 2020
- 2 min
5. Ireland’s greatest ...
Based on 2019 figures, feet on the ground say that the Cliffs are second to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.
Fergus Manor
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
4. Ennis's greatest...
Che Guevara was neither the first, nor will he be the last, to find they have an Irish connection ...
Fergus Manor
- Sep 14, 2020
- 3 min
3. The Che connection...
Visitors to Kilkee have been bemused by a mural on the sea wall depicting the unmistakeable and iconic head-shot of Che Guevara.
Fergus Manor
- Sep 7, 2020
- 2 min
2. Go on, go on, go on...
What have Arthur Guinness, U2 and Richard Harris got in common? No idea? What if I add JFK and James Joyce into the mix ...
Fergus Manor
- Aug 31, 2020
- 3 min
1. A pint of Ardilaun, please...?
Back in the late 1770s, Arthur Guinness was brewing some traditional ale when he made an error and accidentally ‘burnt’ the malted barley.
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