Where, indeed.
Where I *have* lived since I came to Ireland over 18 years ago have included places like Shankill, Co Dublin; Bray County Wicklow (neighboring towns really on the county line); Douglas and Macroom, both in County Cork; Monasterevin, Co Kildare.
And most recently, and my personal favorite, is Mornington, Co Meath, which is where I currently live, get inspired, and write.
Why is Mornington my favorite place? Well, here's my backyard. Check the video at the end:
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| Lady Finger Tower (l), Mayden Tower (r), and the old boat house Mayden Tower, aka Mornington Tower, is a medieval lighthouse which protected ships entering the River Boyne for Drogheda |
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| The mouth of the River Boyne, looking out to the Irish Sea, and Mayden Tower Lighthouse. |
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| The Spirit of Oysterhaven yacht, entering the River Boyne and sailing toward Drogheda for the 2015 Maritime Festival. The Lord Mayor of Drogheda at the helm. |
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| Where the River Boyne meets the Irish Sea. In the distance, the entrance into Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains of County Down, Northern Ireland. |
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| The Irish Sea and view to Skerries, Co Dublin from Mornington Beach. |
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| Poppy (l) and Daisie (r) enjoying paddling in the brackish waters of the River Boyne. |
If this wasn't enough, the surrounding area is pretty stellar too, with places like Newgrange, Trim Castle, Skerries Mills, Hill of Tara, Hill of Slane, the historical port town of Drogheda, and so many others to inspire me.
Part of the novelty for me living on the east coast is the sunrise. Growing up on the Pacific, sunsets were always amazing. I still love them. But a sunrise over the sea is equally fabulous.
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| Solstice Sunrise - 2014 |
Where is *your* 'where'?
This is my backyard!
