Saturday, July 2, 2011

State Auto Super Achievers say Farewell

All good things must come to an end, but State Auto's group 2 Super Achievers went out in style!













Hope you all enjoyed your Celtic Dreams trip to Killarney and Dublin.  We look forward to seeing you next year in Vienna and Prague!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Ballyknocken

On June 27, a small group of Super Achievers and guests spent the day cooking and enjoying the Irish countryside at Ballyknocken.  I hope you can tell from the photos just how much fun we're having!







Our gracious hostess, Catherine Fulvio, is pictured in the middle above.


We were very busy in the kitchen!

The grounds at Ballyknocken were breathtaking.






This is Pat...


This is Shep...


And these are their sheep!

Monday, June 27, 2011

June 24, 2011

Another beautiful day in Dublin...here are some images from St. Stephen's Green.






Sculpture in the park entitled "Famine."



Super Achievers enjoyed an wonderful final evening in Dublin at the Mansion House.











Friday, June 24, 2011

June 23, 2011 - Activities in Dublin and Killarney

Wednesday was a beautiful day in Dublin as Group 1 Super Achievers headed out for their activities.

The drive to Malahide Castle.


Malahide Castle


Grafton Street for shopping

Ha'penny Bridge over the River Liffey


Christ Church Cathedral


Statue of Oscar Wilde in Merrion Square

On Wednesday evening, Super Achievers had an evening at leisure to pick their own spot for dinner. 





Group 2 was enjoying Killarney, too!





Dine-around at Lord Kenmare restaurant


 Molly D'Arcys was a big hit once again.





Thursday, June 23, 2011

June 22, 2011 - Arrival Day in Two Irish Towns

Today, group 1 travelled from Killarney to Dublin to enjoy the second half of their Celtic Dreams trip.  State Auto chartered an exclusive train which is a fantastic way to travel. 











There was even entertainment on board the train.

After arriving in Dublin, group 1 headed staight over to the Shelbourne Hotel, one of the premier hotels in Dublin.








Most Super Achievers went on a walking tour in the afternoon, then enjoyed a welcome dinner in the hotel that evening.








 
In the meantime, Group 2 arrived in Killarney and was enjoying the Irish countryside at their welcome reception at Muckross Farm.











Check back tommorrow for more photos from both Killarney and Dublin!