Irish weekend

The Bay of Courtmacsherry

Carrying on with the water theme, we spent a very wet but cozy weekend visiting friends who live on the south-west coast of Ireland. The sky fulfilled all expectations and shed water more or less continuously. 

Seven Heads, Co. Cork

The Lighthouse at Old Head

The Irish west coast has dangerous waters and many ships have grounded and sunk here. The Lusitania in 1915 was sunk 30 miles from here, and the Spanish Armada had their final defeat in 1588 in these waters and up north along the coast. Many shipwrecks are still undiscovered. History is vibrant in the pubs and storytelling a gift that is still held alive. 

another pretty addition to my "Stilles Örtchen" Series

Luckily these were the days of the "Clonakilty International Guitar Festival" in Clonakilty und surrounding parishes, which are a hotspot for Irish music. We visited the wind swept dramatic atlantic coast interrupted by pub visits and delicious steaming hot fish chowder luncheons to warm up, listening to Irish music and drinking ale or stout or lager  ...

 in a studio

 ...  generally having a good time and supporting the beer industry! 

Sláinte!