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Over the next few days you'll notice some big changes here.  If you encounter some technical difficulties along the way, I apologize in advance.  A few days of chaos will yield something even more exciting in the end. 

Ciao!

Photo Friday: Herding Sheep in Ireland

On my last trip to Ireland, I spent an afternoon watching a pair of dogs herding sheep.  It was a truly remarkable experience.  The dogs were fantastically well-trained, and truly seemed to take joy in their work.
























If you ever have the opportunity to watch dogs working like this, I highly recommend it!

So, if you've been to Ireland, what would you recommend that I do on my trip this month?  
And if you haven't been, what would you do if you were to go?

Thanks to all who joined from DeliciousBaby.com's Photo Friday!  Visit DeliciousBaby.com to see more great Photo Friday posts. 

Wanted: Suggestions for my Trip to Ireland

The excitement is nearing the unbearable point!  I leave for Ireland in just over a week.  This will be my second trip to the Emerald Isle, but my last trip was pretty short.  This time I'll be traveling and blogging for nearly two weeks.  And, of course, I'll be tweeting, too!
I've gotten some good itinerary suggestions so far...

@HiddenEurope tweeted:
  • @AKNickerson For yr Ireland journey look west for remote villages to catch the flavour of a country changing quickly. Especially Co. Donegal
  • @AKNickerson Thanks. Our favourite Donegal areas: 1 Greencastle to Malin Head 2 Church Hill & Glenveagh 3 West from Killybegs & Ardara

@IrishFireside suggests:
  • @AKNickerson Connemara for certain. How far north or south are you planning to go?


@Marilyneb also weighed in:
  • @AKNickerson maybe bit out of your way, but Sligo for WB Yeats Grave; also Trinity College in Dublin - Book of Kells

@VacationKids offers:

And @KateLordBrown offered:
  • @AKNickerson Swim with dolphin in Dingle, Avoca blankets, oysters in Galway, cocktails at Clarence in Dublin.
@MyMelange is always helpful...
  • @AKNickerson Only one. It is THE most important one too. Listen up- pay attention. DRINK LOTS OF GUINNESS!!! That's all folks.

I was also looking for Ireland tweeters, and @RTFelton pointed me in the right direction:


I still have some free time in my schedule, though.  So, I ask you, dear readers...

If you've been to Ireland, what was the best part of your trip?  If you've blogged about your trip, please include links to your posts, too!
And if you haven't been, what tops your list when you go one day?