Travel over the Cork/Kerry border to Blarney Castle to see and kiss the famous Blarney Stone
Time to shop in the extensive Blarney Woolen Mills with gifts and crafts from throughout Ireland
Then on to the impressive Rock of Cashel, Ireland’s most famous ancient religious site especially related to Saint Patrick where Steve gave his short talk on St. Patrick.
We celebrated Mass in the beautifully restored Holy Cross Abbey and continued on to Kilkenny for the night. Our group was upgraded to the five star Manor House.