Fashion from Ireland. The Irish value creativity and design. The fashion show in Dublin at Showcase 2013 was incredible. Designed and made in Ireland only! Siobhan Wear from County Cork, one of our designers at the Celtic Ranch was proudly displayed on the runway. I bought their runway coat for the fall 2013 because my customers deserve it!
The more time I spend here, the more I am unbelievably happy that I am Irish. The people are so warm and welcoming that it constantly amazes me. Just go to eat at a restaurant and people will stop and talk to you. Most have family in the states in one place or another and are very interested in why you are here and just want to meet you and chat. While in Clifden, County Galway, at O'Malley's Pub and Restaurant enjoying a dinner of freshly caught haddock, Joan a patron from County Mayo told us not to miss Ashford Castle. Great tip Joan, another horseback riding adventure in a pristine forest outside of Cong, County Mayo. OMG! 
While traveling to Westport (awesome) in County Mayo to video Carriag Donn Manufacturer we drove by Croagh Patrick. This is a half day's walk up the hill or mountain that St Patrick climbed to pray for the Irish people. It was raining and the wind was blowing wildly but I saw Croag Patrick Stables. What a way to go up the mountain and follow St Patrick's steps but on horseback? (Don't call it going for a ride that has a whole different meaning! And not a good one!) When I travel to Ireland in a decent weather month, I have to ride up Croagh Patrick again, that is on my bucket list for sure!
Laura O'Rourke Laiben(my traveling companion) of the Culinary Center of Kansas City and I are thinking about putting together a tour of culinary and/or riding activities across Ireland. How does that sound...anyone??
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