Category Archives: Travel

Thursday Doors – Trim

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

The title of this week’s Thursday Doors isn’t referring to a door trim but the town of Trim in County Meath. In Irish the name is Baile Atha Troim, meaning town at the ford of elderflowers. It is situated on … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – September Weekend

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

In September I met up with my sisters and mother for a weekend get together and collected so many Thursday Doors shots it will keep me going till the end of the year, I think. We rented self-catering accommodation in … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Cootehill Finale

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

For the finale of Thursday Doors from Cootehill I’ve saved quite a mixed lot of buildings. This first one is a former Methodist church, built in 1870, which is now a Freemason’s Hall. It replaced an earlier Meeting House, dating … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – More from Cootehill

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

More from the County Cavan town of Cootehill on this week’s Thursday Doors. I’m sorry I’ve been absent most of this month, I’ve had a very busy September. The plus side of all the traveling I’ve done has been a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Colourful Cootehill

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

Cootehill might have an interesting history but if it’s colourful Thursday Doors you’re looking for then you won’t be disappointed. I think the blue in this first image really compliments the pale red brick. Just up the street I found … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Cootehill

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

This week’s Thursday Doors comes from Cootehill in County Cavan. I have featured this historic market town before but it was a few years ago and highlighted only a small sample of what the town has to offer. The main … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Bonamargy Friary

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

I’ve been wanting to feature Bonamargy Friary, in Ballycastle, County Antrim on Thursday Doors for a long time. The name comes from the Irish ‘Bun na Mairge’ meaning ‘the foot of the Margy’ which is a nearby river. I finally … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – The Station Master’s House

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

This week’s Thursday Doors features two lovely old properties, one of which is The Station Master’s House. This has been beautifully restored and is available to rent as a holiday let. Let’s see how it looks from the rear. The … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – A Mixed Bag

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

This week’s Thursday Doors post is a bit of a mixed bag. July has been lovely with dry, sunny weather. Less travel restrictions have resulted in friends and families reuniting and a semblance of normality returning almost everywhere. Not too … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Outdoors

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

The weather has been so hot here in Ireland lately that I’ve spent most of my time outdoors in the shade, so this week’s Thursday Doors post is all about nature. July has been extremely warm and dry, which isn’t … Continue reading →

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