Here's the title page of a slightly older book in the O'Brien family library:
Cool, huh?On Saturday evening we went to Kilkieran Cottage, an adorable restaurant with this lovely view (I took this picture from the car park):
Within that graveyard are the Kilkieran high crosses, which I must visit in daylight the next time I get down there. Kilkieran is just over the border in Kilkenny, a 15-minute drive from Carrick on Suir. I'll be writing up Kilkieran Cottage in the second edition—the food (I had the mushroom and asparagus risotto and the rhubarb crumble) was delish and the service was very good. (You can see the cottage in the background of the top photograph on the Megalithic Ireland page I linked to above.) I have a soft spot for gourmet restaurants in the so-called middle of nowhere...makes a good meal feel that much more special, don't you think?On Sunday we took a walk through Seskin Wood, on a hill overlooking town, river, and pasture.
Gorse bushes may be common enough, but the sight of all those cheery yellow buds always makes me happy.
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It's the same here with the cherry blossoms--once they're here spring has officially arrived no matter what the temperature outside. Speaking of plants, Elliot planted some basil and mint. Unfortunately it took the squirrels less than 24 hours to make a mess of them, so we had to replant and bring them indoors--mint and basil in 4-9 days and counting!
Did I see it was mothers day again? Are dual citizens obligated to buy two gifts for their mothers? Only asking out of mere curiosity and with absolutely no ulterior motive whatsoever! (however, a list of suggested items is available upon request)
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