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EP1: Nov 4th 'Donkeys Have Souls, Too'
georgiapeach:
I too have been in Ireland for ages looking for that blasted pitstop!
I wonder if this would be a possibility?
It is called "Dan O'Hara's Homestead" and is part of the Connemara Heritage Center--wouldn't be too far from Galway...
and they have accomodation on site!
Walk to the Homestead:
and location:
gingerman28:
--- Quote from: georgiapeach on November 03, 2007, 01:58:53 PM ---I too have been in Ireland for ages looking for that blasted pitstop!
I wonder if this would be a possibility?
It is called "Dan O'Hara's Homestead" and is part of the Connemara Heritage Center--wouldn't be too far from Galway...
and they have accomodation on site!
Walk to the Homestead:
and location:
--- End quote ---
Peach, that's looking good. And fits the scheme of things in which TAR likes to have some local importance to the spot they pick for the mat and philimination. I have been looking at places on the Dingle Peninsula but you beat me to Connemara.
And it looks like a place you can drive to, which isn't the case in Aran where automobiles are discouraged, and I can't see 11 SUVs roaring around that landscape.
georgiapeach:
And according to this article from Trip Advisor it is up a mountain...
--- Quote ---The Heritage Centre offers a brief film and a small museum, but by far the BEST part of the experience is the tour that you get with "Martin" who drives you up the side of the mountain to an authentically restored Irish cottage. Along the way he explains a number of things including how/why turf was harvested for fuel, etc. He talks about the history of the Celts, the Famine, the Land Laws, etc. Inside the cottage a turf fire burns as Martin gives you a fascinating review of Irish history. He breaks into a capella song and offers everyone a shot of the homemade poteen. It's a great tour and well worth your time (about an hour). Appropriate for all ages.
--- End quote ---
AND *ahem* there is a tree! :jumpy:
gingerman28:
And the most prominent landscape feature of Connemara are the Twelve Bens or mountains. These could be the ones seen in the background of the mat and happy embraces. I'll see if I can find a picture here.
http://www.petercox.ie/gallery/164
Could be.
georgiapeach:
Thanks G-man! puddin convinced me that this really has possibilities and I might be on to something!
I'm liking the hills behind Phil: (just ignore the chickens! :lol: )
and the stone path looks okay??
Now we need Chateau or Slowhatch to check it out from GE!! :happy:
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