Trip to Dungarvan- part 1 with Cahir, Clonmel, & Dungarvan

 We started out for Dungarvan. Round trip was about 350km= 217 miles. We traveled from Limerick through the village that you will probably know as Tipperary "a long way to Tipperary".On through Cahir, Clonmel and down to Dungarvan.  From there we went on to the pennisula, Helvick Head and then onto Yougal, Cork, and home.

 These two pictures above and below are Cahir. Pop.2850.  It is raining as you can tell and we are driving on the left! This little town has lots of history about Ireland's darkest moments. The Famine warehouse is here and during the 1848 rebellion, police took children hostage and barricaded them inside. I am hoping to go back here so I can tell more later.

 This is of Clonmel. You can see we are now along the River Suir. Population 16,000 It is the largest and busiest town of county Tipperary.

 I put this picture in as an example of the weather that is so typical of Ireland.

Arriving in the town of Dungvarvan. Pop. 7800. This Tannery restaurant is famous for author and chef Paul Flynn and along side the restaurant is the cooking school.

                                                                         

The River Colligan.  At low tide the boats sit high and dry till the tide comes in again.

 A picture of a ruined castle stand across the bay behind St Augustine's church. This church was built in 1832 and once had a thatched roof. It also had a 13th century abbey, tower, and nave that was destroyed during the Cromwellian occupation of the town. The church is still used today.

 The Dungarvan Castle once inhabited by King John's constable Thomas Fitz Anthony. The castle dates back to the 12th century.

 Tide is coming in...You definitely need to read the tide chart before you head out for the day!

 This was our lunch. A typical fish and chips with mint mushy peas.  Very good :)

 Here we have the pub on the right we ate at and the white building was known for the market distribution of beer and wine. Today it serves as the arts center.

We heard singing of beautiful music ["Abide with Me"] and walked around the art center to find this scene.  The service was a dedication for WW1 monument. We didn't stay however.
So we are moving onto to Part 2
Cheerio :-)