Tuesday – More Food & More Music

Power was put at our house from 9 AM on. Not back on until 6 PM. No big deal. But we mostly stayed home anyway and just did some reading. A real low-key day. We went into town early to buy some bread and deliver our Arizona gift (a Solari bell) to Grainne, our gracious landlady. We have one for her mother as well. And I visited Curran’s later in the afternoon for a pint.

You can see we are powering down in Dingle and getting ready for our sojourn to Donegal which begins on Friday. I loaded some key addresses into my GPS (SatNav). On the way we have to stop at Shannon Airport and re-up our car. They don’t let you rent for more than 30 days at a time. Since we would be going right by Shannon on the way to Donegal, it’s really no inconvenience at all.

Dinner was at Fenton’s Restaurant. This was our only stop there this year. It’s run by yet another fishing family. We started with kir royales. Then I had oysters (of course). Elaine had the vegetable soup. We both had scallops for the main. And we shared a large pavlova for dessert. The wine was a French pinot noir.

After dinner we were off to the Dingle Pub for our last chance to see Richie O’Brien and Dreams of Freedom. We usually stay for an hour or so. Good music. David Geaney danced. Other people danced. (We did not!) But we hung in and closed the place. It was fun. And the crowd was lively and enjoying itself. It was especially nice because, while busy enough, the bar wasn’t jammed pack full. Here are some videos of the action including Richie singing Sean South, one of my favorite Irish rebel songs.

So it was midnight before we got home. It’s been a long time since we were out that late. Bed never looked so good.

6 thoughts on “Tuesday – More Food & More Music

  1. I see Elaine had a nice time at the pub! It was quick, but I do believe it was a Smithwicks that she flashed! What a wonderful trip you two have had – looking forward to sharing next week’s adventure in Donnegal…

  2. You both look very happy in your blue shirts at Fenton’s. That pavlova looks amazing.

    Great music and dancing at the Dingle Pub. I can see why you stayed there so late, you old night owls! Enjoy your last days in Dingle.

  3. You both look great and as usual food is always impressive. Safe travels. Bill and I on our way to AZ tomorrow for graduations Friday. Will miss seeing you. Send pics later. Stay well!

  4. Great way to wrap up your stay in Dingle. Thanks so much for the videos. They are great.

    I noticed that you never gave the car a nam this time. Perhaps it doesn’t have enough personality? As long as it gets you to Donegal and back safely who cares?

    1. The car is named Eion (Owen). It’s mentioned in an early post
      You missed it. Our GPS girl is named Fiona.

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