Earlier today, as I made my way west towards Galway, I stepped inside some local churches and quietly observed the local god-fearing folk. Some audibly whispered their prayers, while others sat quietly among the benches and knelt before the altars.
A nation united (and divided) by religion, churches stand proudly in every city, town and village, [...]
Archive for May 22nd, 2009
Church and State
Posted in Ireland, tagged Ireland, Photos, Religion, Travel on May 22, 2009 | 12 Comments »
Country Mouse
Posted in Ireland, tagged Culture, Ireland, Photos, Travel, Weather on May 22, 2009 | 5 Comments »
After two days in Dublin, I arrived in Mount Juliet ready for a relaxing evening, away from the hustle and bustle of the country’s capitol city. With the estate’s winding road being a final push to the finish line (after being in a confined space far longer than my normal day’s quota), I stepped out [...]
