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Monday 6 April 2009

...ahhhh more Ireland!




I received some news today which rather put me on the back foot, so it might be a day or two before I feel like making a card. If you're in touch with the Big Guy upstairs, you might throw one in for my little dude. In the meantime I have a couple of shots taken in and around the Mourne mountains over this past weekend.

Top is Greencastle which turns out to be quite an interesting castle - tho only open in the summer months, so I couldn't actually get into it, but it's on my list.

The following is quoted from the Ireland's Eye website:

"The castle was built by Hugh de Lacy almost certainly during the 1230s to protect the southern approaches to the Earldom of Ulster. It was escheated to the Crown after 1243, wrecked by the Irish in 1260 and from 1280 to 1326 was a favoured residence of the most powerful man in Ireland, Richard de Burgh, the "Red Earl" of Ulster. His daughters were raised here, including Elizabeth, who married Robert Bruce, King of Scotland, in 1302 although this did not dissuade Edward Bruce from sacking it in 1316."

The next is some pretty wild primroses and below that one of the many ruins scattered throughout the hills, I'm a total sucker for romantic historical settings.

42 comments:

  1. Lovely pictures,

    and special prayers on their way to you all,
    hugs
    Angie

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  2. Claire--I love when you post photos of Ireland, makes me want to visit so much more! But will certainly be praying for you guys. I hope everything is okay!

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  3. Oh dear, claire...thinking, thinking good thoughts!

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  4. Claire, I hope all is well with your little dude and I am sending hugs, kisses and prayers your way!

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  5. Beautiful pictures Claire. I hope everything is ok with your little guy. I will be thinking about you. -Molly B

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  6. I am a new visitor to your site. I know from personal experience that prayer is no small thing. I will keep your "little dude" in my prayers. Your cards and your pictures of Ireland are wonderful.

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  7. I am a new visitor to your site. I know from personal experience that prayer is no small thing. I will keep your "little dude" in my prayers. Your cards and your pictures of Ireland are wonderful.

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  8. I hope things go well for your little one. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  9. Lovely photos Claire. Thanks for sharing. I'll be lifting you and the family up in prayer.

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  10. I love the pics SO beautiful....There are no Primroses in Iowa and I miss them SO MUCH. There are no castles either....and I lived right next to one on the Isle of Wight and saw it every single day. You never know what you have until it's gone.
    I will certainly say a prayer for all of your family.

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  11. Claire -
    {{{HUGS}}} and prayers your way. Your photos, as always, are magnificent! Hoping things turn around for you.

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  12. I hope everything is OK. I am probably your biggest stalker - ha ha - but I have a soft heart where little dudes are concerned. Prayers coming your way!

    Love the pictures of Ireland - It is so beautiful and green.

    Cherie

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  13. I hope your son will be OK, and I will certainly pray for him--and you all. I love your pictures of Ireland, so beautiful!

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  14. hope everything is fine.. i will send some prayers across.. take care..
    hugs, bianca

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  15. Hope all is ok - a little prayer from me too!

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  16. Hugs. I'm sorry. You hang in there (hate that expression, but it is all I've got). I'll be thinking of you and your son...

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  17. i love looking at your pics of ireland. little man is in my prayers

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  18. Great pics of your country, makes me want to go there! Hope your 'little dude' will get better, with all the prayers, including mine!

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  19. Hugs and prayers coming your way, Claire!

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  20. Stunning pictures, I live in the Mournes and am ashamed to say that I didn't know that information in your history lesson! But you learn something new every day!!

    I hope everything is OK.
    x

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  21. I enjoy when you post photos of Ireland. It is so beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Debbie S

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  22. Such beautiful photos Claire!! I'll be praying for you all!

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  23. Wonderful pics Claire - my DH and I loved our visit to your beautiful country two years ago (hence my blog header pic!)

    I will keep your little guy and yourself in my prayers - hope all is well....

    Hugz......... Julia

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  24. Claire - trust that all will soon be well with you and yours...kids go down quickly and then they surprise you by recovering quickly. All the very best.

    Joyce in Cookstown.

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  25. What outstanding photos - the scenery is so beautiful.

    You've got me quite concerned now about what the news was....I hope nothing too serious. I'll add you to my prayers.

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  26. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the lil dude Claire...

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  27. Another vicarious vacation! Thank you...

    I'm sending my thoughts to your "little dude"....hope all is well with him. Take a deep breath and tackle whatever it is one step at a time and know that it will be OK.

    Teri

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  28. Claire I'll keep you all in my prayers. Your photos are so beautiful.

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  29. I'll be praying for your little guy. Sans the gorgeous castles, Croatia is a lot like Ireland. Lush, green hills and lots of wild flowers around. I miss the US so much, but love living in Europe.

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  30. So sorry to hear your news about your son. I will definitely keep him and your family in my prayers! your photos are so beautiful, Ireland always looks so peaceful!

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  31. Sending cyber hugs your way. Hope your 'Little Dude' is alright.

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  32. count me in - praying for your little dude and your family.

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  33. ahhhh more Ireland! That is exactly what I say when I see that you've posted more picture. You should put these all together in a calendar...lol. I'd be the first to buy one! These are truly wonderful photographs and you have such a wonderful eye for getting just the right composition! Thanks so much for posting these Claire!

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  34. Claire---praying right now for your little one and for your whole family---that the Lord will sustain you through this "place" in your life and you will truly turn to him for his peace.

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  35. That which does not kills us only makes us stronger.

    Stay strong!

    ~ Serendipity

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  36. I shall indeed pray for your little guy, Claire.

    Lovely pictures. I always enjoy seeing bits of your beautiful country.

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  37. Beautiful pictures of Ireland....my prayers are with you and your family!!

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  38. Someone in Texas is praying for you and your family. I love the pictures. We went for 4 short days last Sept--just enough to whet my appetite for more. I didn't get to go to Ulster where one of my ancestors came from. I really hope we can return. God bless.

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  39. Claire
    May God Our Father restore what has been broken and mend every hurt. His Word says Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Hard as it may be try not to reason this one out but trust the God will work it out for the "little dude's good" In the waiting your own strength is renewed.
    My sister was miraculously healed of colon and liver cancer last year. Trusting was hard, waiting hard, but the Lord fulfilled His promise to her and He will to you as well.
    blessings in abundance chase you down and overtake you all

    patti moffett

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  40. Ever and forever, I've wanted to visit Ireland....my roots are there. Your pictures are gorgeous, especially the castle and flower.

    Not sure if I missed something, but have you on my prayer list. Wishing you only the best news...

    God Bless!

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  41. OMGosh Claire. When I read this it was like a punch in the stomach. Just know I'm thinking about your "little dude", you, and your whole family. Whatever it is, you'll get through this, I just know it in my heart. You are such an inspiration to me, and I feel that you are a strong person too. I don't pray often for many things, but I will for this. You and your "little dude" take care. Best, Curt

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  42. With all these beautiful photos of Ireland you know we're all going to want to come visit - and of course we'll all want to come and visit you while we're there :-)

    Prayers for you and your little dude and your family. Please keep us posted.

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