Positive From Ireland

Quote

Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.

Famous Irish Quotes

Quote

James Augustine Aloysius Joyce

(2 February 1882 – 13 January 1941) was an Irish novelist and poet, considered to be one of the most influential writers in the modernist avant-garde of the early 20th century.

I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday or some previous day.

Ardee Castle

Shakespeare is the happy hunting ground of all minds that have lost their balance.

Farmhouse in County Monaghan

I fear those big words which make us so unhappy.

Stone Fences in County Down

The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.

N4 near Carrickmacross

When I die Dublin will be written in my heart.

Dublin, Henry Street

Carlingford Lough

Carlingford Lough Panorama

Blooming heather

Wikipedia says: Carlingford Lough (Irish: Loch Cairlinn) is a glacial fjord or sea inlet that forms part of the border between Northern Ireland to the north and the Republic of Ireland to the south. On its northern shore is County Down and on its southern shore is County Louth. At its extreme interior angle (the northwest corner) it is fed by the Newry River and the Newry Canal.

The name is derived from the Old Norse Kerlingfjǫrðr, whch means “narrow sea-inlet of the hag”

Breathtaking view

This is where the “Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the Sea”‘ and together with the Sleve Foy ridge on the County Louth shore of the lough they offer scenic drives, forest parks and many miles of good footpaths and trails to explore. Rambling, hill walking and climbing are popular.

We were there in August 2009 and had a lovely walk with our youngest children. Blooming heather at the hilltops and  and  absolutely breathtaking views made our day. You can see some of the photos we were taking from here:  Carlingford Lough Photo Gallery

Directions, how to get there, are HERE

Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross (Irish: Carraig Mhachaire Rois, meaning “rock of the wooded plain”) is a busy market town, located centrally between Dundalk, Monaghan town, Cavan and Ardee. The town and environs had a population of 4,925 according to the 2011 census, making it the second largest town in the Monaghan County.

Carrickmacross is always a busy town, but especially on Thursdays when there is a Market Day.

Busy Market Day

There are some pretty awesome buildings in Carrick but in my opinion one of the best is St.Louis Convent.

St Louis Convent

If you like to walk as I do, then there is a great walking path which is about 5 km long and takes you by 2 lakes and some forest. Nice walk.

Walking Path

Carrickmacross is a well decorated and “flowery” town regardless of season.

Flowery Carrickmacross

All non Irish speaking people, have you ever wondered, what the word “slan” means? I can tell you: it means “farewell”.

Farewell

See you in Carrick! You will find directions how to get to Carrickmacross from HERE.
To see more photos click here: Carrickmacross Photo Gallery