@ Jurak -> Interesting thought about lynch mob. I have no idea though, but it
does fit. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Jurak, just remember Gal promised to buy the next round. Don't let her off the
hook. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />


Here is a picture of Athenry Castle that Gal was talking about. What a ball she
had planned. We all had a blast.

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And this is Blarney Castle where Jurak just had to take time out to kiss the
Blarney Stone. Seen any results yet Jurak? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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Trysting Sones

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Centuries ago, before wedding ceremonies moved from the bride's house to the
church steps, and finally into the church itself, the joining of a couple was
often conducted in a place of mystical significance. On Cape Clear, Co. Cork,
there is a townland called Comillane where you'll find a pillarstone known as
Cloch na Gealluna - 'The Trysting Stone'. It has a hole right through it and in
pre-Christian times, a couple would join hands through the stone and in the
presence of the local king, they would wed. Similarly, at Kilmaolcheader church
near Dingle, Co. Kerry, stands a pillar with a circular opening near the top.
It's said that a couple is engaged if they join hands through the opening.

Hey girls, watch out for those guys who want to hold you hand through the hole
in the Trysting Stone. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Shan <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/alien.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />