Most years we do not begin our March 17 morning with temperatures in the low 20’s, but today is not like most years, so here we are. Sunday provided a shorts and t-shirts, low 80’s, gorgeous afternoon. In the early hours of Monday we experienced thunderstorms, high winds, lightning and rain, with some tornadoes in the state. By mid-morning Monday, heavy snow showers arrived with temps in the 30’s and everything outside turned white. We should have 70 by Thursday, and 80’s again for the weekend. What’s not to love about the weather around St. Patrick’s Day in Alabama!
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Psalm 16:11 (ESV)
I gathered a few photos from the archives to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Butch and I enjoyed a few days on the Emerald Isle and would love to return. Ireland’s capital and largest city is Dublin. One of the city’s most beautiful sites is Trinity College, founded in 1592. The Campanile is one of its most iconic landmarks!
The Old Library is the oldest surviving building on campus. Being an avid reader since childhood, this amazing library was a must see for me. The Book of Kells, a renowned artifact, is housed in the Library. Created by Celtic monks circa 800 AD, it contains lavishly decorated copy in Latin of the Four Gospels of the New Testament. It is one of Ireland’s national treasures, no photos were allowed.
The Long Room (pictured above) is the main chamber of the Old Library. It is 213 feet in length. About 200,000 of the Library’s oldest and rarest books are housed in this room.
This simple outdoor table was a Monday Morning Blooms post in March of 2019. With RM’s carpet of rye grass as the perfect backdrop, it was ideal for St. Paddy’s Day In The Country!
A day-long excursion to Waterford, Ireland gave us the opportunity to visit the House of Waterford Crystal. We were given a guided tour of the manufacturing process and the opportunity to shop in their stunning retail shop that houses the largest collection of Waterford crystal in the world!
It was a cloudy and rainy March morning, but as soon as the rain stopped I ventured outside to set up a table.! Two floral arrangements were placed on a bargain rug that I used as a runner. The chartreuse vase was filled with Bells of Ireland, green button pom poms, and white alstroemeria. White and green hydrangeas along with spider mums were arranged around the perimeter of the cream colored vase. Bells of Ireland filled the center! A small dough bowl was filled with varying shades of moss to represent Ireland’s never ending shades of green!
Christ Church is Dublin’s oldest cathedral. This building was started in 1172 and restored in the late 19th century, but the church retains much of its original structure. The nave contains high pointed arches and ornate decoration. While visiting, we heard a partial concert by the First Christian Church Chancel Choir of Norman, Oklahoma. With the amazing acoustics, the choir’s arrangement of “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” was magnificent!
On the south bank of the River Liffey just west of Trinity College is The Temple Bar area. The district is informally know as Dublin’s cultural quarter. It is known for its shops, boutiques, restaurants and pubs along its cobblestones streets, including the Temple Bar.
Mary and I moved our regular third Tuesday of the month Tea to next week, March 24th.
I hope you enjoyed our brief visit to Ireland! Wishing you a delightful week!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch,Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
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