June 8,2016 Waterford, Blarney, Kenmare

June 8, 2016  Waterford, Blarney, Kenmare

Our hotel in Waterford was the Waterford Marina, and was exceptional, very large rooms and in a delightful position right on the waterfront. There was an included dinner that was lovely and an outdoor terrace where we sat and enjoyed the balmy light filled evening, while we had a night cap to top off a simply fabulous day!

This morning after breakfast we went for a walk along the waterfront and admire the lovely properties around us.
Then a quick visit to see a Viking boat Vadrarfjordr ... Means Waterford in Norse apparently... And Reginald  tower circa 1170.
Then off to Waterford Crystal for a tour that was really informative, and makes you realise why their beautiful goods are so expensive.  We saw some fabulous pieces, the vase I wanted was just €13000.00 ... Just a bit too heavy for my suitcase, shame that!!
Some free time before we boarded our bus to take us to Blarney Castle, 2 hours away, dont think I need to miss the Blarney Stone... 😉
We passed through Dunngavan, Blackwater River, town of Youghal, County of York, town of Killeagh, Caewrswood Middleton, and the Jamieson distillery.
We passed by the Island of Covh -immigration island. The last port of the Titanic, at Vork, pop. 120k. Butter and beer are the largest exports. Murphy is the most popular name (who'd a thunk it?? )
We enjoyed a drink at the Muskery Arms Hotel and then a quickie at Blarney Castle Hotel.
Thanks for all your note  taking Wazza....
Blarney and the Castle are set on magnificent grounds, we wandered around for ages, Warren went to try to get to the top of the tower, however the line was huge, and he felt the need for a bevvie!
On to Kenmore following the River Lee.
We arrived about 5.30, another big day, I had a snooze while Warren socialised before our included dinner. The hotel is lovely, still NO BLOODY FRIDGES!!!