Home in Clonakilty...Today was spent just enjoying our own neighborhood.
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| This is the post office in Clonakilty. It has to be the most beautiful one I have seen and I am a "fan" of post offices. From 1861 to 1917 it was a Presbyterian Church and school. It has been a beacon of mail happiness since 1924. |
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| In the early 1800s, the town's largest industry was linen. At one time, it had 1,000 looms and 10,000 people employed in the district. This building, Linen Hall (1817), was built to accommodate all the traders. |
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| This town is quite interesting. Over the centuries, various attempts at throwing off 'the yoke of the English rule' were made, and Clonakilty people were always active in such attempts. In an effort to get more educated, we watched a recommended film, The Wind that Shakes the Barley. The Sunday Tribune said, "Never has a movie so powerfully and honestly brought alive an Irish past that is still present." Set in the area in 1920, workers from field and country united to form volunteer guerrilla units to stop the ruthless British 'Black and Tan' squads that were here to block Ireland's bid for independence. One such local hero was Michael Collins who was born in Clonakilty. The history is far too complex to describe here but I went to bed very sad about the challenges faced for centuries in Ireland yet comforted by their wonderful spirit and optimism. |
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| Dinner was back to the pub at O'Donovan's Hotel for 10 € fish, chips and a pint. This is our last night in Clonakilty. We will definitely miss it! |
May you have warm words on a cold evening,
a full moon on a dark night,
and the road downhill all the way to your door.
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3 comments:
Isn't it wonderful how Ireland just envelopes you. The countryside, the people and the history. It is a magical country.
Looks like another wonderful time. What an amazing place
Don't forget about the mushy peas! I love that little side dish. Hmmm, I must be hungry again.
I think the Irish blessing is perfect for a long night of drinking at the local pub! hahaha.
The post office is beautiful. I am happy your stay there was a delight!
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