Once you take the turn onto Rathgillen Farm, you have officially entered Ireland. We were greeted by tea, scones, Lucky the Sheepherder, and a warm Irish welcome by Peter, who is so happy to meet you you can't help but return the sentiment.

You can go on tours and see ruins, but until you stand on top of a sheep covered hill during a sunset and look across miles of rolling hills, you will not really understand what all of those farms you pass by on the road really are, and what it is to be in Ireland on a beatiful day. Rathgillen is a true labor of love for Peter, and we so enjoyed the privledge of getting to sit and speak with him about anything and everything.

The accomodations he provided were of course charming and comfortable, as we stayed in a renovated cottage that stood next to a renovated cattle barn. Nobber is in a good location to bop around, and is within an hour drive of Dublin. In Navan while on a pub excursion we stumbled upon a TRAD music session, and it was a great local experience that is highly recommended.

The only bad part of the experience was leaving, and we hope to visit again.