Tag Archives: Cork

A Taste of Cork City

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

On our last trip home we decided to go on a tour of the Jameson Distillery. Established in the 18th century, the distillery is located in Midleton, Co. Cork. The “Jameson Experience” is a walking tour with an expert guide … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Cork, Distillery, Family, Holy Trinity church, Ireland, Jameson Experience, Jameson Whiskey, Nature, Old Cork English Market, Patrick Street, Photography, River Lee, Shandon Steeple, St. Finbarr, Whiskey | 9 Comments

Irish Blessings

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

Céad Mile Fáilte – A Hundred Thousand Welcomes! Ireland is known for many sayings and blessings. “May the road rise to meet you…” is one of the more well-known blessings and one that decorates many Irish homes across the globe. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Ballycotton, Cork, Family, Gougane Barra, Ireland, Irish Blessings, Irish Sayings, Luck, Nature, Photography | 4 Comments

Castles of Cork

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

Tourists from around the world flock to the Emerald Isle every year to visit some of Ireland’s many great castles. No, castle is not code for “pub” 🙂 although some castles do have restaurants located on their grounds. Here, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Blackrock Castle, Blarney Castle, Castles, Cork, Family, Guinness, Ireland, Nature, Photography, Tourism | 4 Comments

Charming Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I have been reflecting on the beauty of my homeland. Over the next few days I am going to share with you some of my favorite pictures taken in Ireland. Pictures usually awaken a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Charles Fort, Cork, Family, Ireland, Kinsale, Landscape, Memories, Nature, Photography, Wordless Wednesday | 11 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Reflections

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Looking Inward with Lily

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Amateur Photography, Clouds, Cork, Family, Ireland, Lake, Memories, Nature, Photography, Reflections, Vacation, Wordless Wednesday | 4 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Find the Courage to Get Your Feet Wet

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Looking Inward with Lily

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Beach, Cork, Courage, Family, Get Your Feet Wet, Inspiration, Ireland, Myrtleville, Nature, Photography, Wordless Wednesday | 4 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Swans at The Lough, Cork, Ireland

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Looking Inward with Lily

Posted in Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Birds, Cork, Ducks, Family, Inspiration, Ireland, Memories, Nature, Peace, Photography, Swans, The Lough, Wordless Wednesday | 8 Comments

A Tranquil Place

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Looking Inward with Lily

On our recent trip to Ireland we visited a beautiful tranquil place in West Cork called Gougane Barra. We were greeted by sprawling mountains that towered over a breathtaking lake with a solitary chapel. The chapel or as it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Angel, Birds, Chapel, Cork, Enchanting, Family, Forest, Gougane Barra, Inspiration, Ireland, Lake, Memories, Mountains, Nature, Peaceful, Photography, River Lee, St. Finbarr, St. Finbarr's Oratory, Tranquility, Wildlife | 14 Comments

Going Home to Ireland

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Looking Inward with Lily

I have been away on vacation visiting my homeland of Ireland. My family and I spent a glorious nine days in the Motherland. We were blessed with sunshine from the heavens above, love and hospitality from our Irish relatives, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Cork, Family, Friends, Home, Hugs, Inspiration, Ireland, Love, Motherland, Nature, Photography, Smile, Sunshine, Vacation | 12 Comments

The Irish Golden Girls

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Looking Inward with Lily

Today all around the world the Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Even those who are not Irish will wear green, raise the colors of the Irish flag, and toast to Ireland. Today, I celebrate my Irish roots and think of … Continue reading →