FROM GARRYVOE TO INCHYDONEY!!

24JUNE 2011 FROM GARRYVOE TO INCHYDONEY!!
Bernie and I had a lovely journey from Dublin to our Garryvoe venue on the water's edge here on Tuesday. With just one stop at "The Horse and Jockey Hotel" our travelling time was surprisingly short. Since then, we have had our family time with Una and we really enjoyed the days. On Wednesday, Una surprised us with lunch at the Castlemartyr Resort and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience in this beautiful setting. Long gone are the Carmelite Community and their boarding school boys. We loved the luxury of the renovated building!

Yesterday, we again had plenty of sunshine. We set off for Mount Mellary and we had a marvellous day. We did not stop at Lismore Castle - even though it was very much alive with tourists as we passed. The scenery is great all the way, driving by the Blackwater River. Mount Mellary Cistercian Monastery greeted us with the bells for afternoon Office and we joined the community for part of their prayer. Later, we enjoyed the warm sunshine with the mountain air for almost an hour when we reluctantly began our return journey to Garryvoe.

Now, it is time to move on, but before we leave, we go to lovely Bayview, Ballycotton for lunch. I feel sure there will be a celebratory atmosphere today. Una telephoned last evening to share the good news that Emma had just received news that she had got First Class Honours in her Degree. I spoke to her later and she agreed it was great news as she leaves, with two friends , for three weeks 'island-hopping' in Greece!!

Enjoy the weekend!