After a couple of enjoyable days in the Waterford area, it was time to drive south west to Cork. Just before Cork, is the town of Cobh, on an island in Cork city’s harbour. It is the docking area for cruise ships. It was the Titanic’s last port of call, and is also notable for its colourful houses, and large cathedral.
After the long, Covid enforced travel layoff, the Old Pharts are finally travelling overseas!
With Sue Hamilton departing ahead of Blair to catch up with family, the pair were reunited at Heathrow Airport. An overnight stopover in Seoul en route for Blair, helping break up the journey.
After a few days of recovery in the Bath House Hotel, Chard, and family caught up with, it was off to Ireland. Bristol to Dublin on a budget airline, with the inevitable delays and a packed airport!
Rental car collected at Dublin Airport, the intrepid couple drove south to Waterford, with two nights accommodation at the Granville Hotel. This hotel is the oldest in Waterford, centrally located, very tidy with ”olde worlde” charm.
The Irish Golf Open 2022 is being played at the Mount St Juliet golf course, about thirty minutes away. The Pharts have tickets to the Pro Am, a warm up day prior to the tournament beginning. Great opportunity to get close to stars such as Ryan Fox, Seamus Power and Min Woo Lee.
With Kilkenny a mere twenty minutes up the road, the Pharts departed the golf for a quick visit to this well known town. With its many churches, cathedrals and a castle, it was worth the effort.
Kilkenny explored, it was back to the Granville, and a pre dinner drink. Guinness for Blair .. pure genius. Dinner that night was at nearby McLeary’s restaurant, which was very nice.
