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The Irish welcome you with open arms! I've treasured every trip to the Emerald Isle, but the most recent trip with my family in 2011 was one I will cherish forever. Deirdre had never been to Ireland, and Cara was two years old on her only trip.  So, in the spring of 2011, we decided to take a family trip the week before Easter.  I know my Mom and Sean's parents were working on the weather, because we had glorious warm sunny days, and hardly any rain!  On our bucket list were; returning to Dromoland Castle, staying at Adare Manor - the sight of our live remote from Ireland, visiting the Rock of Cashel, and touring the Dingle Peninsula. But the best part was catching up with our friends who, thanks to the QVC Irish shows, have become more than friends, they are our Irish family!  Here are some highlights:

Taking a jaunting cart around the grounds of Dromoland Castle, on our first day in Ireland.

The girls pose outside of the famous Dromoland Castle, where we stayed for the start of our vacation.

The Rock of Cashel is an historic spot we had never visited before, and walking though the ancient cathedral was something I will never forget.

Sean and Deirdre walk hand in hand on the path from the Cliffs of Moher. I call this "May the road rise with you!" 

I thought the sign as we waited to see the famous Book of Kells in Trinity College was appropriate for QVC.

Stephen Walsh took us on a tour of Dublin Castle and his well known shop.

Cara and Deirdre dress up for a dinner in Adare Manor, sight of our remote from Ireland a few years back.

Matt Doolan brought us to Newgrange in Drogheda, where he took Sean and me in 1990 when we first met!

We posed for a family photo as we toured the Dingle Peninsula. We all wrote our names in the sand to remember this special day.

-Jane