#moyvalley

[talesofpassingtime]

Wait till the honeying of the lune, love! Die, eve, little eve, die! We see that wonder in your eye. We’ll meet again, we’ll part once more. The spot I’ll seek if the hour you’ll find. My chart shines high where the blue milk’s upset. Forgivemequick, I’m going! Bubye! And you, pluck your watch, forgetmenot. Your evenlode. So save to jurna’s end! My sights are swimming thicker on me by the shadows to this place. I sow home slowly now by own way, moyvalley way. Towy I too, rathmine.

— James Joyce, Finnegans Wake  

[just-wanna-travel]

Moyvalley, Ireland

[nachomarinso]

Co. Kildare.

[holstphoto]

Little sneak peak of the gorgeous Pauline and Stephen's wedding happening today. Congrats! You were amazing! #holstphoto #holstphotography #meathwedding #meathweddingphotographer #canon #irishwedding #weddingphotography #weddingireland #moyvalley #moyvalleyhotel (at Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort)

[notinthehistorybooks]

Miss Furey behind the bar - Moyvalley, County Kildare - 1963

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone. Enjoy the holiday to which we celebrate Ireland. This photo is from the National Library of Ireland. 

[rhonddaandallaneuro]

The last night in Belfast we spent at the Crown in our own private booth sharing with some Canadians and a local tour guide. It was amazing to sit within the sanctuary of privilege in such surrounds, ended up being a much longer session then we expected. Finished the night off with some amazing Thai food before retreating to our next ready for the 7am start.

Recovered a lot better then expected and way ahead of time so decided to drive the east coast down to Dublin. Not very good at navigating so after the few wrong turns elected to head back to the highway where we remembered our old car park and left our chariot for a tour of the “Trinity College” to witness and admire the “book of Kels”. Rhondda and I have done before but the ability to witness living history should never be understated.

The book on display was “John”, one of six that make the complete set and entering the library that it is enclosed within is just stunning and mind blowing in an instance. One could spend hours here just taking in the experience with the aura of history and knowledge mind blowing. A true experience in life and your feeble existence within. Will do every time I come here, just to understand what came before and the ability to ponder what is possible should one be able to open your mind to thoughts not just creations.

Back into the real world we visited the local hamburger bar and drove on to what some call Mecca, the Guinness distillery. Now I have to admit I find this substance worse then medicine but to those (Rhondda and Lindsay) that appreciate what can be improved it is heaven. Did the seven flights of stairs knowing each floor got me closer to getting to a pub where I could get a real drink. On the seventh floor those who want get to drink a pint of the medicine. Not I nor Julie.

Time was now ticking away so we headed off to Moyvalley where we will stay for two nights so we can attend the wedding of our niece Kirsten. Arrived late so a quick unload saw everyone but Allan head to the bar. Being the responsible one I elected to shower first and then meet everyone in the bar.

Bad things happen to those that are good and so it began. The bathroom wall rack broke off as I was to remove my towel just after the edge of the bath gave way. This was after the fridge shelf broke leaving our cooling drinks in various positions. Not one to complain I moved forward with my cold shower due to the fact that modern technology does not always know when a person will seek to shower, especially those arriving late.

All obstacles are just a small part of the challenge of life and I was thirsty so headed to the bar that was until I got to the door which would not lock. Given no one had a phone on them I could call my only way forward was to contact reception to request assistance only to be told that as the place was completely booked everyone had gone home. What was I to do? This place charges $500 a night.

Remembering what many people have told me I remained calm for close on an hour then speaking in a well used and more direct voice explained to the reception that is was not my fault and they needed to respond. Talking in other languages does inspire others at time so a night attendant was dispatched to my room asap.

At this time my adoring wife had been reminded by her brother that I was taking a long time to take a simple shower and she had returned to admire my patience and tolerance. The matter was resolved with staff being assigned to the room while I joined the wedding party. Despite the initial issues it turned out to be a great night and following morning we were all moved to an accommodation experience. Very much appreciated.

Now the wedding started at 2:30pm on the Saturday and the experience of another culture and rituals has to be experienced. The entire ceremony saw the very best that can happen as two people are joined. I have never been to a happier wedding. Kirsten did not forget anything and Gary my brother-in-law has to be simply admired for his complete faith and trust in what she organised. So many unexpected things took place and while we did not make the fourth session, a disco starting at 1am I must admit that for session three our table was the last to leave the dance floor.

That was only after we had experienced a live show, a band, a four course meal (with two more later in the night), lots of wine and access to a lolley shop. The best wedding we have ver been to. Thanks everyone involved.

Tomorrow we are heading south via the west coast and hoping to see a lot of the real Irish community.

[gamevanie]

Our first booking of the year is a beautiful wedding at the stunning Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort. #gamevan #gamevans #gamevanie #gamevanireland #gamingvan #mobilegamingevents #newyearsday #wedding #kildare #ireland (at Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6yQUlnAN59/?igshid=164xis3iavy3f

[lockedinaguitarcase]

A house like this would be nice (at Moyvalley, Kildare, Ireland)

[innlinkr]

Golf Never As Cheap As in Ireland in 2010 InnLinkr

In 2005, at the height of the Celtic Tiger boom, a new golf course opened in County Kildare. Moyvalley Golf and Country Club was a dazzling affair with a hotel and spa plus on-course houses available to buy or rent. Membership was pitched at a signing on fee of EUR75,000 with annual subs of EUR3,000. Initial take up was good but as the signs of a slowdown became evident, customers dried up. Today you can join Moyvalley for between EUR5,000 and EUR10,000 depending on your negotiating skills!

As recently as 18 months ago, the price of a four ball in The Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links was EUR1,100 when you included buggies. That’s EUR275 per head without food or refreshments. Four friends played it in September last for EUR70 each, including buggy and the club were glad to take their money. In the new golf scene in Ireland, the customer is king – and long live the king!

For if ever a hobby mirrored the worst excesses of the boom in Ireland it was golf. Since the late nineties, green fees at even the most humble of golf clubs have quadrupled. Similarly, the increase in membership fees went out of control. Back then, it seemed to be only a matter of building it, naming your price and they will come. But in the Ireland of 2010, they don’t come any more. Reality has taken a grip on the situation. We live in a society that has a deflation rate of 6% across a broad range of goods and services that comprise the cost of living index in Ireland. Golf green fees would form no part of that index but if they were examined, incredible reductions of 100% to1000% are evident across the island.

Headfort New is a stunning creation in Kells, County Meath. It was one of the few membership clubs that added a second course from their own resources and they made a magnificent job of it. In the mid-noughties, they charged EUR75 per round green fees. It was, in fairness, not an exorbitant amount for the times that were in it and given the outstanding quality of the course. The K Club were charging EUR225 for a round at the same time by way of comparison. Now, Headfort are happy to take EUR30 per round and there isn’t a line out the gate to play it. The K Club, we understand, are happy to negotiate deals. You bet they are!

All across the country, members are leaving clubs in an effort to cut back on outgoings as the implementation of budget cuts hits home and uncertainty regarding jobs becomes the priority of people whose only previous concern was their handicap. Where once there was a waiting list to get into almost all Irish clubs, now you will be welcomed with open arms at considerably less than those who might be with you on the first tee paid. Many golf courses are on the brink of closure whilst many others have cut back on maintenance costs, which is not a good omen for the future quality of those courses.

However for the moment survival is what it is all about for these clubs and for those visitors coming to Ireland or Irish golfers travelling to other parts of the…

Source by Seamus Maguire

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[golfboxusa]

Golf Never As Cheap As in Ireland in 2010

Golf Never As Cheap As in Ireland in 2010

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In 2005, at the height of the Celtic Tiger boom, a new golf course opened in County Kildare. Moyvalley Golf and Country Club was a dazzling affair with a hotel and spa plus on-course homes available to buy or rent. Membership was pitched at a signing on fee of EUR75,000 with annual subs of EUR3,000. Initial take up was good but as the signals of a slowdown became evident, customers…

[herebetreasure]

Congrats Michelle & Dessie! @moyvalley_hotel_golf #weddings #caricatures #caricature #drinksreception #art #graphite #pittpens #fun (at Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort)

[itsakazthing]

Moyvalley Photoshoot...

Moyvalley Photoshoot…

It was a lovey sunny friday morning in Moyvalley golf resort hotel and I thought no better way to take in such a wonderful place than to take a stroll along and ofcourse take a few photos along the way 😉 I was there for a wedding that you can find out about what I wore to it in my previous blog.  💚💛💜 So since it was such a beautiful place I had to take the opportunity to marvel in such a…

[theiphonewolf]

From where I see it, it was a successful party, the wedding of @annao2686 and Damien Coen. Mind you feeling a bit rough around the edges today haha #weddings #moyvalleyhotelandgolf #beauty #architecture #house #ireland #dusk #success (at Moyvalley Balyna)