Tara and the Hill of Slane

 Before leaving our hotel today, I walked down the driveway and took pictures of the beautiful cherry trees that lined either side.    They are in full bloom and beautiful!

Today's journey takes us to the Hill of Tara, the seat of the ancient Irish High Kings.   It was a cool and windy day, so the walk to the hill was a bit challenging.     After lunch we continued to the Hill of Slane, the site where St. Patrick is said to have kindled the Paschal Fire.   We celebrated the Eucharist at the Hill of Slane.

 

 

We also celebrated Fr. John's birthday while we were there.   And another celebration at dinner....

 

 

  

On the way to the Hill of Slane, we passed Slane Castle where a huge rock concert is held every summer.   It has an amphitheater with seating for 100,000 people!

Heading back to the hotel in Drogheda, we passed fields of canola in full bloom....