You can understand why ben bulben and the country around inspired Yeats in his poetry
All of the wild foxgloves I've seen growing everywhere throughout Ireland put me in mind of a song I used to sing at school. I cannot remember the author but I still remember all the words and the melody...
The foxglove bells, with lolling tongue,
Will not reveal what peals were rung
In Faery, in Faery, A thousand ages goneAll the golden clappers hang As if but now the changes rang; Only from the mottled throat Never any echoes float.Quite forgotten, in the wood, Pale, crowded steeples rise; All the time that they have stood None has heard their melodies.Deep, deep in wizardry All the foxglove belfries stand. Should they startle over the land, None would know what bells they be.Never any wind can ring them, Nor the great black bees that swing them Ev'ry crimson bell, down-slanted, Is so utterly enchanted.The foxglove bells, with lolling tongue, Will not reveal what peals were rung In Faery, in Faery, A thousand ages gone.
Seeing me getting out of my car to peer at the castle in the distance, a lovely man let me into his house and through into his back garden so I could stare out at the view.
Endless fields of leek!
Goodbye Ireland. I'll miss you.
What a lovely song/poem. I adore foxgloves, they're beautiful. I'll probably think of this song when mine flower again :)
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed our time in Ireland. I wonder where you are taking us next?
ReplyDeletewhat a holiday, thanks for sharing. the next best thing (and much cheaper) than going myself.
ReplyDeleteOh such memories of our tour of Ireland. I loved County Sligo, Yeats Country. We visited Glen Carr, where Yeats was inspired to write his poem "The Stolen Child." We spent a lot time in Yeat's Country, following him around. It seems to me that once you have been to Ireland, you just cannot get it out of your heart. You have a lovely time and I have enjoyed your narrative. (I bet the chooks miss you). Next stop?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful panoramas.
ReplyDeleteI love all photos of your holiday, and the story's of your trip, feels like we are along for the ride.
ReplyDeleteI am back. I googled your song/poem to find the author. Check out this link:
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've had an amazing holiday! Very Pretty Place. Thanks for the adventures :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I am so glad you enjoyed your visit and took so many photos to share.
ReplyDeleteWe have so many myths and legends!!
I did a post some time ago on the the legend of Diarmuid and Grainne, I had visited Nth Tipperary where there is an ancient site called leaba Grainne & Diarmuid (the bed of G. & D.)
Are you on the way home or is there more travel pics to look forward to?!
Some amazing places you've been to this summer! A trip of a lifetime. Hope your return journey goes well. Kelli
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous foxgloves and what an amazing vista! Thanks for sharing it all with us Mrs B!
ReplyDeleteThis countryside is beautiful! My dream is to go to Ireland someday.
ReplyDeleteAnd those foxgloves are so pretty. They are one of my favorite flowers!