We have been exceedingly lucky with the weather this trip. Anytime we go to a major venue, it the weather seems to clear up. Here is Lissadell in Sligo. Thanks to the Sligo club for bringing us there.
Lissadell is a restored mansion which is largely known for the famous Irish poet Yeats spending a great deal of time there. It is situated on a large property, and highlights of the ground included the Alpine and Walled gardens -in which there were over 160 different varieties of potato. Take it from me... that was a lot of potatoes. We also were able to go on a tour inside the house, and the highlight for me was venturing into the basement where we were able to see the areas the servants and house staff prepared food, ate food themselves, and relaxed. We don't seem to normally get to see that side of mansions. Photos of potatoes and other things to follow!
Lissadell from the distance. Only the upper floor is visible, very large and stone looking.
Potatoes! Who knew there were so many. We only eat such a few varieties of food these days. Good to see that the owners of Lissadell are making efforts to save heritage varieties. Here are 3 of 160 types.
Walled kitchen garden. Food from this garden is used onsite at Lissadell's cafe. I had a quiche that originated in this garden. It was quite tasty.
Alpine Garden and Maureen.
Lisadell was just one of the many things we did in Sligo. More to come!
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