Tarmonbarry and the Shannon River Area (February 14 and 15)

Our arrival in Tarmonbarry really didn't permit a visit to The Lodge (the farm) on Saturday so we delayed the visit to Sunday.  Since I already described the time in Tarmonbarry I'll simply share the pics that were not available then (as we all painfully know).

The first pic is on the road from Tarmonbarry to Roosky as we were traveling north looking for the "reader" and exploring the area where her father grew up.  Pictured is a school just beyond which was an old school, now no longer in use, a picture of which wasn't possible at the time (you wouldn't believe me if I said traffic but ...).  When you see the thatched lines that means slow down as it is frequently a school area. 

This pic was one of those taken at a market in Carrick on Shannon.  Question:  What are Pinks?

The Lodge and a breaking and entering caught on "film."  A shout by Sheila of "I'm home" was intended to ameliorate the effects of the crime?

The acreage that goes down to the Shannon (in the background).  Notice the soggy ground.  In fact it's soggy most everywhere.  The fact is we've experienced marvelous weather with only a "spot" of rain here and there.  We haven't opened the umbrella at all.  It has showered at night but it has had no effect on us.  That notwithstanding, the ground still shows the effects of the winter that preceded us.  The temps have ranged from the low 50s (max) to the upper 20s (min) and once in a while the forecaster will warn of frost on the road.  It has been cloudy and the only sunny day, so far, was the day we travelled from Sligo to Ardara.  It hasn't had a negative effect on us and on enjoying the trip other than perhaps compromising the clarity of some of the attempted landscapes.  That said, it could have rained every day and we still would be having a marvelous time.

Sheila touching the wall that was part of the home.

Our room is on the second floor at the camera's end looking out over the Shannon from our false balcony.

 

Our transportation.

The River Shannon as it passes the hotel.

The Shannon, the Keenan's and some of the development on the Shannon occurring to the rear of their property.

Again, the Shannon and some of the development occurring to the rear of the Keenan's property.

The Keenan's "Boutique Hotel.

The Keenan's Pub and Guesthouse.

Remember to double click on the pics to enlarge for better viewing.

Tomorrow I'll share some additional pics taken on the morning of the 16th as well as those associated with the travel to Clonmacnoise and Galway.  That means I'm only 6 days behind.  Guess we'll need to stay an additional 6 days.

By the way:  "Traffic Calming" is the same as "Reduce Speed Ahead."

In addition to answering the question about "Pinks," what is a "Tailback?"

Til tomorrow ...