Little Angel

This little angel lives at an Irish graveyard and directs visitors to the ruins of a 19th century village. Make sure to tip her before you leave! Photo: © www.anniewrightphotography.com,…

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Agnes Dei

Agnes is the secret house god of the place in Ireland where I spend my summers. Her job is to ensure that the roof doesn't blow off during the winter…

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Etruscan Beauty

Last Sunday, I fell in love with this handsome, big-bellied pot at an exhibition of Etruscan artefacts. I would have liked to have taken it home with me. Of course,…

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Holy Hotel

A few days ago I visited the Convent, a delightful Connemara guesthouse that used to be home to the Sisters of Mercy. It still maintains a certain ecclesiastical charm as…

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