Here’s a taste of old Ireland with modern conveniences. This cozy cottage has a lovely wood burning stove, kitchenette and two bathrooms. My mom (a sprite 81 year old Mayo woman) and I landed in Dublin. Catriona allowed us to book in early. The location was perfect for visiting friends and relatives in Louth before heading west. In our 3 days, we ate in the towns of Carlingford and Omeath and took in the scenic views of the Greenway connecting the two towns. The cottage gave us personal freedom to visit and entertain friends and relatives with breathing room and privacy at the same time. The hospitality and warmth of our host Caitríona and neighbor Rosaleen was unsurpassable. Both ladies greeted relatives when they arrived just before us and welcomed them. We loved the view from the yard, the hens, the fresh eggs for breakfast, the homemade brown bread and we got to say hello to “Donkey” who was incredibly sweet. Caitríona, a Mayo woman herself, had dressed the bed with a Mayo flag for my mother. She said the flag had been to many a Mayo game including Croke Park!! Caitríona gifted my mother with it!! Maybe it’ll make it’s way back to Croker with us in tow. Hopefully we’ll be able to stay at An Bothán to wave the green and red flag in victory…Up Mayo! Thank you Caitríona for everything.