Tag Archives: Ireland

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

Saying goodbye to Sammie – The paw prints left on our hearts will never be forgotten

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Looking Inward with Lily

She ran all around my feet and jumped as if she were trying to reach for the stars. When I picked her up she kissed my face and in that moment she stole my heart… that was our first meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets, Photography | Tagged America, Cocker Spaniel, Dog, Friendship, Ireland, Lake, Loss, Love, Loyalty, Pets, Photography | 10 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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged America, Boston, Cork, Emigrant, Family, Flag, Florida, Friendship, Green, Ireland, Joy, Laughter, New York, Photography, Roots, Smile, St. Patrick's Day, The Golden Girls | 2 Comments

There is someone out there having a worse day than you

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Looking Inward with Lily

I moved from Ireland to the U.S. over sixteen years ago but there are times when the distance from home and family overwhelm me and I get home sick. It was very hard in the beginning but over the years … Continue reading →