Bits and Bobs

 Did You Know?  (Things I learned)
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Did you know the
harp (not the clover)
​is the symbol
of Ireland?  
  • Did you know that music is a requirement in Irish Schools?
  • Did you know that the Irish refer to their language as Irish, not Gaelic?
  • Did you know that many of our folk songs were adapted from Irish tunes?
Famous Irishmen - 
Conolly
Collins
O'Connell
James Conolly - was a socialist labor leader who was one of the leaders in the Easter Rising.
Michael Collins - was an imporant member of the revolution and a politician. He signed the treaty that created the Republic of Ireland
Daniel O'Connell- was a politician who fought for equal rights for Irish Catholics.  He is called the Liberator or the Emancipator.
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A big thank you to our guide, Pascal.
Who had many a story to tell,
He led us through towns
With never a frown
​And was everyone's best pal!

Farewell to dear Ireland, 
          And to the people and friends that we made,
    May our paths one day cross again!

About Us

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​Barbara and Debbie go to Ireland . . .  
Barbara is an active hiker, tennis player, and dancer who (believe it or not) is in her 80's! This was her first RS Tour.
Debbie is a newly retired teacher who loves to travel and tell about her journeys through writing and photos.  This was her 3rd RS tour and she plans to take many more.
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