Ireland

[suerunner]

Having trekked across to Ireland, very excited about Punchestown, I was extremely hacked off last Tuesday when I was left with no choice but to come home quite ill.
Luckily I got to see some sights whilst there, but missed the Festival altogether.
Hope you enjoy these pics.
On the way to Ireland, via Snowdonia National Park.

The Snowdon Range itself (I think).

Irish National Stud.
I was lucky to tag on the back of a group of tourists from Manhattan and the tour guide was excellent.
Mum and 4 day old foal.

Elusive City, who was full of life.

Invincible Spirit was taken off to visit a mare whilst we were walking along the stallion paddocks, at which time Elusive City went bonkers. This seemed to endear him to our American friends!

 

[suerunner]

More....
Invincible Spirit having returned.

Elusive City is brought back to his box.

Whilst new recruit Jeremy is paraded.

Other stallions there were Amadeus Wolf, Verglas, Celtic Swing and Rakti, but sadly no pics of them.
This pic was taken by the entrance.

Ridgewood Pearl overlooks The Curragh.

Hope you enjoyed.

 

[Venusian]

Nice pics, thanks for posting!

 

[Arkwright]

Hope you get another chance to go to the Festival,it is well worth it.

Thanks for those.

 

[Grey]

I hope you get better weather next time.

 

[Cajosolu]

Nice piccies... cheers for sharing

 

[Diamond Geezer]

Was there myself about five years ago Sue, did a tour of the estate as well.
Think I have an engraved silver spoon from there too but can't remember why I received it

Your pics brought back happy memories, thanks very much.

 

[Kathy]

Sorry to hear your illness cut your trip short, Sue. Thanks for the pics and remember, there is always next year!

 

[zebs]

Lovely pics as normal Sue Thanks