Ireland trip, Day 4

We left the hotel early this morning and drove out of Dublin to Kildare to visit National Stud. It's a racing stud farm of 1200 acres donated to the state of Ireland back in the 1920's. Ireland still runs it as a stud farm and makes good money doing it.

After leaving National Stud we cruised through the GORGEOUS coutryside to Kilkenny where we had lunch and then toured the Kilkenny Castle.

After the castle we went further on to Waterford where, until just a few months ago, Waterford Crystal was produced. Sadly, the Irish economy is ringing the drain and that combined with a decreased demand for crystal was the last straw for Waterford Crystal. Bummer.

We took a short walk around Waterford, ate dinner, then hung around in the hotel pub listening to live music and playing cards.

Flying Flag and her foal, also called Flying Flag until he is purchased.

Little weanling thorobreds playing in their paddock


Amazing Japanese Garden at National Stud


Boys herding their cattle down a country road outside Kildare


A pano of the Kilkenny Castle


Fifi helps me buy some Euros
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