The weekend started with wear your greens on Friday at the schools. The kids came in more than just green, there were tri-color wigs, fake beards, bishop costumes (presumably St Patrick), and many other assorted oddities. We then noticed at night the local church highlighted in green
Saturday of the weekend was business as usual. 2 morning soccer matches then afternoon Gaelic football and hurling practice.
Sunday it was off to the Belvedere house in Westmeath. There we saw some trad music and irish dance, also walked the grounds and of course visited the house. The house was designed by the same architect who designed many of the other great estates in Ireland, so it was interesting to compare.
Monday the local parade. The locals had said it was modest, but it was actually quite good.
There were 2 pipe bands, 4 irish dance schools and all the other local organizations. A good 20-25 groups participating.
We had a quick bite, then grabbed some sweets at the local sweet chop, then a pint of Guiness and some trad music at McMahons. Quick break at home then off to the GAA club. There were Gaelic football challenges (hot the shamrock. kick the ball in the tire, beat the goalie), bouncy houses, and lots of friends. Jack ended up playing almost 2 hours of impromptu soccer which mom settled into the club and had some stew. Then she and Audrey learned to the shoe the donkey at Ceili (impromptu dance session) at the club
all in all a great day and worth being here for
Rob
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