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#OTD in 1920 – Rineen Ambush | Six RIC men were killed by the IRA in an ambush in Rineen, Co Clare.

One of the most memorable encounters of the War of Independence took place at Dromin Hill, Rineen on this date. The purpose of this act was to get revenge for the murder of Martin Devitt, an Irish soldier who was shot dead in an ambush in February of that year in the locality. A secondary function was to get arms for the poorly equipped volunteers in the area. Men from several battalions took…

[seigar]

💎 Tales of Ireland (Kilrush, Summer 2021) 💎 💎 💎 💎 #kilrush #wildatlanticway #mickey #ireland #westclare #visitclare #lahinch #kilkee #miltownmalbay #ennistymon #countyclare #doolin #doonbeg #lisdoonvarna #discoverireland #failteireland #visitspanishpoint #countyclareireland #cliffsofmoher #bunrattycastle #clarefm #wilatlanticwayclare #milltownmalbay #burren #liscannor #armadaspanishpoint #losmousessmith #minniemouse #waldysney #waltdisneystudios (en Kilrush) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8hNi8o9LK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fentonphoto]

Ennistymon Cascades located in County Clare on the River Inagh. @visitireland-blog @travelgraphics

[myhauntedsalem]

Ireland’s Carriage of Death

The Cóiste Bodhar (say it like coach-a-bower) is a psychopomp of Irish folklore that appears as either a black coach or sometimes a hearse, carrying a black coffin. The coach is pulled by a team of black horses and driven by the Dullahan, a sort of Headless Horseman of Irish legend. The Dullahan drives the coach to the home of one slated for death to collect his or her soul, much as the legendary Grim Reaper does. According to legend, if the The Cóiste Bodhar is passing through, all gated roads should be opened so as to allow him swift passage through and away to somewhere–anywhere–else.

In 1806, a man lay dying while his family waited for the doctor on the stoop outside. Hearing the furious roar of a fast approaching coach, the family eagerly stood to greet the doctor. Two of the man’s sons ran to open the gate but found it locked. It was never locked. This was strange. One of the sons ran back inside to find the keys, but the coach only raced on at break-neck speed. The family was confused by this and then startled when the dark coach suddenly vanished. It wasn’t the doctor who drove by at all; it was the Dullahan atop the dreaded Cóiste Bodhar. When the son came back from inside, he said he found the keys hidden beneath the innkeeper’s pillow, as if he knew the sick man in his bed would surely draw the attention of The Cóiste Bodhar.

Probably it is for the best. Legend claims that anyone who opens their door to the apparition, will be splashed in the face by a basin of blood.

It is recommended that anyone who spots the coach avert his or her eyes. Making eye contact with the Dullahan could force him to stop and unexpectedly claim a new passenger.

One man, Michael Noonan, witnessed the coach while out riding and described it as completely silent even though the six black horses pulling it were galloping furiously. Noonan, knowing the legend, quickly averted his eyes and the fearsome carriage flew past him on its silent quest for souls.

On December 11, 1876, a servant working for the MacNamara family at Ennistymon House in County Clare had been walking the grounds late at night when he hear the approach of a carriage. What an odd hour to arrive, he thought. But as he peered into the darkness, the servant had the horrible realization that this was The Cóiste Bodhar. He quickly raced along the road and opened the gates leading to the home before throwing himself into the vegetation at the side of the road just in time to witness the black coach fly past. Sir Burton MacNamara was spared that night as the coach rode past the house without stopping. Unfortunately, it must have rode on to find it’s quarry elsewhere: Sir Burton MacNamara died only a day later, in London.

While no one truly believes the legend anymore, the Dullahan and The Cóiste Bodhar are still something of a bogeyman that children in parts of Ireland still fear.

[paddymcgintysgoat]

Eugene's Bar, Main St, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, Irelan

[theartoflorcan]

A Different Kind of Hug.

Featured in 'Summer of Love', an exhibition that took place last summer in the Courthouse Galley and Studios in Ennistymon.

And it was also featured in volume one, 'Lovesick Summer' of Lemon Piglet.

#art #drawing #illustration #ink #sketch #promarkers #creature #entity #animal #marineanimal #jellyfish #tentacles #beach #summer #love #hug #weird #strange #irishartist #irishart #dublinartist #dublinart #lorcancassidy

[bike42]

Monday September 11, 2023

Transfer day. At 10am the bus left Clifden, leaving six of our members there. It was drizzly when we left the hotel - first real day of rain in ten days.

We drove about an hour and took a three hour break in the city of Galway. Peter said it’s the fastest growing city in Ireland, and it had a cosmopolitan feel. I finally got to wear my boot and I was glad I had them along! We donned our rain coats and we’re also happy we had umbrellas. We walked the pedestrian zone and followed some canals to where the met the river and ran to the sea. Later we learned the canals had been built in the 1850’s to divert water for the mills. I bought a beautiful scarf, and a “sweater” for my teapot. We found a quiet spot in a coffee shop and spent the rest of our time chilling out there.

Back in the bus, we drove awhile and took another break in the town of Ennis. The sun was out and we enjoyed the stroll around the beautiful downtown area. Jeff bought a new hat which he’ll have to wear as we transition to the next parts of our adventure!

Because of the rain, we drove a different route than what we’d have normally taken. They said the coastal road wouldn’t have been any fun today.

We arrived at the Falls Hotel in Ennistymon, our last three nights here. James made dinner reservations at a place in town for anyone interested. It’s an adorable little town and I can wait to walk and explore it more.

We got settled in our room, changed for dinner and walked the few blocks to the main drag. We had a wonderful dinner. Wayne and Sue came in later, they’d stopped at Eugene’s Whiskey Bar first and said it was hysterical. We skipped dessert and went to Eugene’s instead. What a guy, and what a place!

Eugene is a recovered alcoholic, and opened this eceletic whiskey bar as part of his recovery. We were the only patrons and learned so much about how to drink whiskey! We each tried two different single malts - gave us a nice after dinner buzz.

We walked back to the hotel and grabbed a Guinness before our evening concert. Tonight was Luka Bloom - a wonderfully talented musician and singer. The evening music truly has been the highlight of this trip.

[mjljmj]

Crow Hill

Ennistymon, Ireland Le fattorie sono crateri colanti suiripidi fianchi sotto le fradicie brughiere:quando non è vento è pioggia,nessuno dei quali si ferma sulla soglia:questa bagna i letti e l’altro scuote i sognisotto il sonno che non riesce a rompere. Tra il mal tempo e la rocciai contadini fanno un po’ di caldo;le vacche che dondolano la schiena ossuta,i maiali sulle zampe delicaterespingono…

[davidstanleytravel]

The Famine Memorial (1995) near Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland, is dedicated to the victims of the great hunger of 1845-1848. The figure depicts a starving orphan seeking admission to a workhouse.

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[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in 1920 – Rineen Ambush | Six RIC men were killed by the IRA in an ambush in Rineen, Co Clare.

#OTD in 1920 – Rineen Ambush | Six RIC men were killed by the IRA in an ambush in Rineen, Co Clare.

One of the most memorable encounters of the War of Independence took place at Dromin Hill, Rineen on this date. The purpose of this act was to get revenge for the murder of Martin Devitt, an Irish soldier who was shot dead in an ambush in February of that year in the locality. A secondary function was to get arms for the poorly equipped volunteers in the area. Men from several battalions took…

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#Irlanda #Ireland #ViajandonoBlogemLimerick #ViajandonoBlognaIrlanda #VisitLimerick #GoIreland #braziliantravelbloggers #Irelands2017 #Irlandas2017 #visitireland #mulherviajante #traveler #IrelandLovers #InstaIreland #IrelandGram #IrishDream #LoveLimerick #LoveIreland #Irelandcalling #postcardsfromIreland #beer #cerveja #theworldisyours #travelaroundtheworld #countyclare #daytrip #roadtrip #gobybus #ennistymon (at Ennistymon)

[zackey98]

エニスタイモンにあるカスケード。 カスケードとは段々になった滝の事です。 #ireland #workingholiday #ennistymon (at The Cascades) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4DP1auBohD/?igshid=iv4owcjx0mol

[myhauntedsalem]

IRELAND’S CARRIAGE OF DEATH

The Cóiste Bodhar (say it like coach-a-bower) is a psychopomp of Irish folklore that appears as either a black coach or sometimes a hearse, carrying a black coffin. The coach is pulled by a team of black horses and driven by the Dullahan, a sort of Headless Horseman of Irish legend. The Dullahan drives the coach to the home of one slated for death to collect his or her soul, much as the legendary Grim Reaper does. According to legend, if the The Cóiste Bodhar is passing through, all gated roads should be opened so as to allow him swift passage through and away to somewhere–anywhere–else.

In 1806, a man lay dying while his family waited for the doctor on the stoop outside. Hearing the furious roar of a fast approaching coach, the family eagerly stood to greet the doctor. Two of the man’s sons ran to open the gate but found it locked. It was never locked. This was strange. One of the sons ran back inside to find the keys, but the coach only raced on at break-neck speed. The family was confused by this and then startled when the dark coach suddenly vanished. It wasn’t the doctor who drove by at all; it was the Dullahan atop the dreaded Cóiste Bodhar. When the son came back from inside, he said he found the keys hidden beneath the innkeeper’s pillow, as if he knew the sick man in his bed would surely draw the attention of The Cóiste Bodhar.

Probably it is for the best. Legend claims that anyone who opens their door to the apparition, will be splashed in the face by a basin of blood.

It is recommended that anyone who spots the coach avert his or her eyes. Making eye contact with the Dullahan could force him to stop and unexpectedly claim a new passenger.

One man, Michael Noonan, witnessed the coach while out riding and described it as completely silent even though the six black horses pulling it were galloping furiously. Noonan, knowing the legend, quickly averted his eyes and the fearsome carriage flew past him on its silent quest for souls.

On December 11, 1876, a servant working for the MacNamara family at Ennistymon House in County Clare had been walking the grounds late at night when he hear the approach of a carriage. What an odd hour to arrive, he thought. But as he peered into the darkness, the servant had the horrible realization that this was The Cóiste Bodhar. He quickly raced along the road and opened the gates leading to the home before throwing himself into the vegetation at the side of the road just in time to witness the black coach fly past. Sir Burton MacNamara was spared that night as the coach rode past the house without stopping. Unfortunately, it must have rode on to find it’s quarry elsewhere: Sir Burton MacNamara died only a day later, in London.

While no one truly believes the legend anymore, the Dullahan and The Cóiste Bodhar are still something of a bogeyman that children in parts of Ireland still fear.

[emmanuelstone]

This lie Nielsen shoulder plane was the star of the show in the end. Used some chalk to get a perfect fit (an old woodworking technique to show which pieces are touching and which aren't). Happy! . . . . #woodworking #guitarbuilding #luthier #whatsonyourbench #madeinireland #ennistymon https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zXkU3ij5h/?igshid=igays22jkn0s

[davidvaaknin]

“Incognito Mode A”

Ennistymon, Ireland, July 2017