Here we are then, the last day. Okay breakfast, then straight out for a full day of viewing the south of Ireland.
Straight out and onto the fast roads, and off on the next junction down to a little town called Cobh. A little like Tenby i suppose, but not so nice, it did feel the most foreign as we walked down from the car park. Nice little stroll and finished in the cathedral where we found the first electronic candles. Usually you have to light your candles, not here, you just press a button – odd…
Next up was New Ross, where they had an emigrant ship, which was an example of a ship which used to sail to america from Ireland, specifically in this instance when all the spuds died. It was surprisingly interesting – i had chips from a chippy after.
From here we headed south to the oldest maned, working lighthouse in the world. It had a light.
From here to Tintern Abbey, which was created and populated by monks from ‘our’ tintern abbey in monmouthshire. Unfortunately it was closed for repairs, but another sunny day, so we had a walk around, and Kate had a paddle..
Next up was wexford, which was rubbish. Although i need think i recognised some of it and i may have been there on a crawl some twenty years ago. Roads were odd, but we managed to fi d a parking space and had a little walk. From here it was just a hop, skip and a jump to the b&b – i don’t really like b&b’s – this one didnt change my mind.
Quickly out and a pub crawl in the village. The merry elf was first, with a couple of locals and a pleasant bar man. We regaled them with tales of the ireland trip, mostly mentioning beer cost and weather. On to the next, and final pub on the crawl. We had food here too, i had scampi made out of prawns. It was pretty good. Then to someone elses home, and bed.
Cobh – 6/10
New Ross – 7/10
Lighthoiuse – 5/10
Tintern – 5/10
B&b – 5/10
Pubs – 6/10