Weather: Very good, periods of warmth, periods of cold. Was sunny for good portions. Scattered rain shower.

Happy Birthday Mazie! 🎉

  • Depart Tubbrid Castle at 8:30 AM for Kilkenny, about 30 minute drive.
  • Arrive in Kilkenny early so Mazie can go on a birthday run. Tammy goes on a walk. Tyler and Jamie go to breakfast spot early.
  • Cafe La Coco for a delicious breakfast.
  • Brief shopping — Tyler gets soccer cleats at Intersport.
  • Medieval Mile Museum walk to learn so much about Kilkenny.
  • Visit Kilkenny Castle and take self-guided tour.
  • Some more wandering around exploring various shops.
  • Smithwick’s Experience to learn about Smithwick beer and have a glass of Smithwick Red Ale and Kilkenny Cream Ale.
  • Go to Cakeface Pastries to get treats for Mazie’s birthday!
  • Wander around Kilkenny visiting various stores.
  • Visited the Rothe House and spent most of our time exploring the magnificent walled garden.
  • More shopping and exploring for Tammy, Mazie, and Tyler — Jamie stops at The Field pub to get a Guinness and listen to live music.
  • Everyone meets at The Field and we walk down to the Nore Valley Path.
  • Walk Nore Valley Path to bridge and back.
  • Had nice dinner at Ristorante Rinuccini including dessert that came with a candle and rendition of Happy Birthday for Mazie.
  • Get car out of car park.
  • Drive back to Tubbrid Castle for the night, about 10:15 PM.

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