Ireland in Minature

Posted on 2008-21-11 10:16:06 » travelling locr

Stone figure near the Cardonah Cross in Ireland by x-matrix

x-matrix discovered the Cardonah Cross, also known as St. Patricks Cross. His photo shows one of the two figures nearby the cross of the 7th century. It is believed that the Cardonah Cross is the oldest one in Ireland.

Cardonah is situated on th Inishowen Peninsula in the North West of the Republic of Ireland. The Peninsula possesses such a range of sights and attractions that is often referred to as 'Ireland in Miniature'. This is the undiscovered Ireland, a world apart, a timeless place.

This ancient territory (The Land of the O' Dohertys), in County Donegal is the most northerly part of Ireland. Its northern shore is on the restless Atlantic Ocean. Lough Swilly forms its western boundary and Lough Foyle its eastern boundary. It is connected with the mainland on the south and is not as its name implies, an island, but a magnificent peninsula.

Monuments of an earlier age grow from the landscape as castles, towers and ancient churches shimmer in the sunshine. The Celtic crosses and the pagan monuments come together in a colourful tapestry with these great houses of the last century, to leave more lasting memories for the visitor.

Have you visted interesting places? Just let me know!

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rejay

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4500 Kilometers for a Children's Hospice for Germany

Posted on 2008-07-11 12:20:29 » locr and more

Erich Rudzinski on the tramp by kinderhospizlauf

Over 3347 kilometers has he already managed.An enormous task for the individual Erich Rudzinski, skilled male nurse and masseur, to deal with. “My two kids are healthy, but we have a deadly ill child within our family. Moreover two friends of mine have lost their children because of incurable diseases.” A tragic stroke of fate that often destroys entire families.” One of my friends has lost his way completely. He got a divorce and is unemployed, today.”

“These people shouldn’t became a mere fringe group in society. “These families need help u.a. through a children’s hospice, in which young patients will find a place of understanding and their family members will find support. “ “There are estimated 23.000 incurable children in Germany and there are only a 85 places in children’s hospices nationwide.” This has to be changed, in the opinion of Rudzinski (49) and took action. locr has accompanied him since March 2008. Support his charity run and become a member of his group Kinderhospizlauf / Children's Hospice Run

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rejay

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Halloween

Posted on 2008-31-10 15:11:23 » locr fun

The typical Jack O'Lantern

Today everybody should be ready for “Trick or Treat”, because Halloween isn’t celebrated only in the USA. It also became pretty popular in Europe since the 90ies.

Actually, this custom comes from Ireland. Later in the 19th century the Irish emigrants brought it to North America, where a lot of children adopted it, because it was so attractive to them.
Furthermore Halloween refers to the Celtic fest “Samhain”. Since then it is a common saying that spirits can get in contact with the living on Halloween. The name is shortened from the religion festivity “All Hallows’ Even”.
If you want to celebrate Halloween, you need a typical “Jack O’Lantern”, which is a carved and decorated pumpkin.
The Jack O’Lantern comes from a legend about a man, who escaped from Hell with a trick, but the door to Heaven was still closed for him. So he was condemned to stay between Hell and Heaven with a pumpkin and a candle.
That could be the reason to give them pumpkins a monstrous face today.

So get your costumes and have a Happy Halloween.

Best regards

Ingo82

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