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The Metal Gate – Ireland’s Picture Frame

September 13, 2016 by Irish American Mom 10 Comments

Green fertile field in Ireland seen through an iron gate

Metal farm gates are found dotted around Ireland’s countryside. Whether separating fields, or protecting the entrance to verdant green pastures these functional entryways are part of my Irish memories. These gates are so widespread around Ireland I am going to venture so far as to say, I consider them a symbol of Ireland. I know, […]

Filed Under: Ramblings, Symbols of Ireland, What I Miss About Ireland Tagged With: An Irish Farm, Beautiful Ireland, Gates, Irish Landscape, Irish Scenery, Memories of Ireland, Photos of Ireland, Symbols of Ireland

Irish Cottage Windows

September 13, 2013 by Irish American Mom 27 Comments

a pink thatched cottage with white window and geraniums in a flower box

Nostalgic images of Irish cottage windows adorn postcards, calendars, placemats, mugs and numerous other mementos created to help tourists remember their days spent in the Emerald Isle. Some claim this image is overused and just plain touristy, but for me it is synonymous with my homeland. Simple, small wooden windows often sport old black kettles. […]

Filed Under: Lessons for Tourists, Ramblings, Symbols of Ireland, What I Miss About Ireland Tagged With: Cottage Windows, Irish Cottages, Irish Flowers, Irish History, Memories of Ireland, Ramblings, rural ireland, Thatched Cottages, What I Miss About Ireland

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