This was one of the best parts of our 9-day experience in Ireland! Unfortunately we did not get to meet Paul, but if Joan is any indication of the quality of his character, he must be an amazing person.
Joan was kind enough to meet my wife and I in the village of Tulla so that we could follow her to Kiltannon House. She met us at a petrol station within moments of our arrival, and it was only a five minute drive to the property. When we got to Kiltannon House Joan made tea and coffee and we sat down together and talked for a while. Joan treated my wife and I like family. She made freshly-baked scones each morning and had fresh eggs and other edibles waiting in the cottage. The property is gorgeous and peaceful. We made a day trip to Blarney Castle, but the place was so wonderful we almost didn't go!
Our time at Kiltannon House solidified what we hoped to find on the Irish west coast. Should we make another trip to Ireland, it will begin there. I would recommend the same to anyone traveling to Ireland that hasn't cemented their itinerary.