First few days in Ireland and Trumpets (click for more pics)

We arrived in Ireland a few days ago. The flight was only 6.5hrs from Charlotte, NC with Aer Lingus. Be aware of the luggage amount and weight limits for your carrier as an extra checked bag cost us $100 (vs $60 as shown on their website).

Currency exchange is available at Dublin airport plus there are ATMs everywhere to get cash. Be sure to let your card issuer know that you will be traveling so they don't block your card and check if they will charge you extra atm fees for cash withdrawals and if they charge foreign exchange fees. Our bank gives us a refund on cash withdrawals.  Prices are about the same as the US - so this means you should plan to spend a third more than if you were in the USA due to the exchange rate. 

We have been enjoying some rest and relaxation amongst Gaelic and some lovely weather. We kept the Feast of Trumpets with a small band of faithful brethren.

Very nice hotel we stayed in for the first couple of days and where

View from the hotel

Golf course at the hotel

Saggart Village

Local pub - we went in just to look but didn't stay - too smokey

Local restaurant - good food

Nice tree-lined walk back from village

Getting ready for services to begin

The full complement of the Irish family

The Odingos will have their first Feast this year.