_20070614_ Tower of Kildavnet and Lifeboat

PDoran, on September 24, 2007, said:

Hello, This is a beautiful island, with beautiful people. I've finally met my cousins from Achill. Peggy

♫ Swissmay, on September 24, 2007, said:

Yes, Peggy, it's beautiful here. I have taken this photo in June this year. I hope to be able to put quite a few more pictures from last year from different points of Achill Island. This one is from the Sound of Achill, a very dangerous place, where many men have lost their life in the sea. There is a permanent lifeguard stationed on Achill Island.

There is a legend around this tower about Grace O'Malley 1530–1603), O'Malley is sometimes known as "The Sea Queen Of Connaught".

May

PDoran, on September 26, 2007, said:

Hi, I've been there twice, and can't wait to go back. My family on my Mom's side live on Achill, they are beautiful people, I felt like I was at home when I was there. I met LOTS of cousins Peggy

♫ Swissmay, on September 26, 2007, said:

Peggy, how lovely for you! I can only agree with you and I hope to stay a bit longer next time, when I will be there. I felt at home as well and the second time I went there, they welcomed me, as if I was a dear relative. I am so glad to hear from you. Have you found my picture on Google Earth? I hope to hear more from you!

Many greetings from Switzerland,

May :-)

PDoran, on September 29, 2007, said:

Hello May, I don't remember how I found your photos, but I am glad I did. I was probably surfing Ireland. I was in Switzerland about 11 years ago or so. It was so beautiful. We took a tour with a Polka band and had a great time. We got stuck up it the Swiss mountains on our tour bus, while we were waiting for a new bus they took off the emergency hatch on the ceiling of the bus, I could not believe how many stars we saw, it was breath taking. Peggy Greetings from Cleveland, Ohio

♫ Swissmay, on September 29, 2007, said:

Hello Peggy! A Polka Band? Do you mean maybe some Swiss traditional music band? I am glad you've had good weather, when you were in Switzerland and that you liked it in my country.

Many greetings to Cleveland, May

♫ Swissmay, on September 30, 2007, said:

Hello Peggy! What a tour in such a short time! You have seen a lot then. It must be quite difficult to remember in which country you have seen what.

My fotos should soon be available again, so I can continue with the Irish fotos of Achill Island. I'll start posting with some tonight, if everything is OK.

I'll put your e-mail address in my addressbook for later, when I get the time. But I prefer to exchange notes here from time to time, if you don't mind. I never get enough time to answer mails, sorry about it.

Dear greetings, May

PDoran, on October 1, 2007, said:

Hi May, I am glad you are posting more pictures of Ireland, I have some pictures that I don't remember where I took them. The second time I went, we did a bus tour again, and saw too much. I went with 2 of my sisters, 1 niece, my best friend and my daughter. We had tea and scones, in a wonderful old kitchen. My husband didn't want to come, so it was nice with it being all girls. I understand about the e-mail, it is kind of scary out there, alot of kooks. LOL I just erased my note with my e-mail address on it. I will be checking back to see your pictures. Take care Peggy

♫ Swissmay, on October 23, 2007, said:

Hi Peggy, I am not afraid about people knowing my e-mail address. It's just that I don't write many e-mails because of lack of time, so I thought we could well exchange some notes here, or else you might be disappointed not hearing from me across the e-mails.

I have put some more of my pictures of Achill Island, maybe you remember some places, you have been to, as well.

Kind regards,

May

ceestheboss, on July 31, said:

Beautiful picture Mai, I love it.

Kind regards Cees

♫ Swissmay, on August 1, said:

Domi, merci beaucoup! Ces eaux ici sont très dangereux. Il y a toujours un bateau de sauvetage par-là. La tour a une grande histoire de la reine des pirates 'Grace O’Malley'. Amitiés, May

Cees, thanks a lot! There is a interesting story connected to this tower about 'Grace O’Malley', the Pirate Queen. Best regards, May