Irish archaeology

**beloitpiper** · 7th October 07, 10:28 AM

As some of you may or may not know, I am in school for archaeology. Right now, I am studying for a semester in Ireland. Yesterday, I had the chance to go to the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway Bay. Here were some of my findings:

Wedge tomb

My friend inside a prehistoric cashel

17th century cottage

Inside

A old Christian shrine (Jesus is really big in Ireland...who knew?)

To see the rest of my photos, check out my Picasa site or find me on Facebook.

**beloitpiper** · 7th October 07, 10:35 AM

there were also cliffs

An Gaeilge

horses

the beach

and beer on the harbor!

**Colin** · 9th October 07, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

there were also cliffs

An Gaeilge

horses

the beach

and beer on the harbor!

I recognized the place right away Greg. My wife and I did the ferry/hotel combo from Galway to Inishmore when we were in Ireland. We stayed in the hotel to the right (beside the hostel) as you get off the ferry. That was a great place.

I was more impressed with the cliffs at Don Angeus than I was at the Cliffs of Moher.

Glad to see you are enjoying your time in Ireland and exploring.

**GMan** · 9th October 07, 01:03 PM

Wonderful!!!!

**turpin** · 7th October 07, 10:43 AM

Great pics, Greg. It looks like you're getting a spell of great weather for your travels about the country. I hope it keeps up for you.

**pdcorlis** · 7th October 07, 12:10 PM

Wow! Thanks for posting these great photos. It looks like you are having the time of your life.

**auld argonian** · 7th October 07, 12:17 PM

You look like a native...as long as you don't say anything, you can pass. Once they hear that Illinois accent, your cover is blown!

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**beloitpiper** · 8th October 07, 02:50 AM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

You look like a native...as long as you don't say anything, you can pass. Once they hear that Illinois accent, your cover is blown!

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Actually I did speak Irish! I'm learning Irish here, and I ordered food and bought a postcard, all in Irish! And hey, who are you calling a flatlander? I'm from Wisconsin!

**pipesndrumsnun** · 8th October 07, 05:43 AM

BEAUTIFUL photos!

**auld argonian** · 8th October 07, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

Actually I did speak Irish! I'm learning Irish here, and I ordered food and bought a postcard, all in Irish! And hey, who are you calling a flatlander? I'm from Wisconsin!

Well ex-cyooz-ay-mwa....last thing I wanna do is insult a piper.

So by speaking Irish, do you mean traditional Gaelic or is there a colloquial form that's used...something like "Spanglish"?

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