A Well Earned Rest

This is Rudolph, Dancer and Prancer enjoying a well earned rest in their Christmas stable at the Powerscourt Estate after a long night working with Santa delivering Christmas gifts.  Merry Christmas!

Last Minute

Passing the delightful gate lodge into the Powerscourt Estate near Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, it's time for some last minute Christmas shopping at the Garden Pavilion and maybe a hot toddy in the adjoining Ritz-Carlton.

A Frozen Harp

Today we're at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Powerscourt, near Enniskerry, Co Wicklow and it's icy, very icy, even the harp sculpture out front is frozen.

Isabella's Gone

Back in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow and the Garden Of Ireland Vintage Car Club are off on their 2nd annual run, heading out into the Wicklow Mountains, on this the first of a two day jaunt, and, above,  led by this gorgeous hardtopped MGA Roadster, followed not far behind by the Morgan we pictured yesterday.

Right, a fond farewell to Enniskerry from the '49 Triumph 2000 Roadster.






The 911 Turbo, to this day, continues to boss everything in it's wake, especially the Young Pretender, the Boxster, parked behind on the side of the street and partially obscured.

And somehow, during all of the departures, we managed to miss the Borgward Isabella Coupe!

Isabella

So today we renew our acquaintance with dear Isabella, dressed on this occasion in delectable shades of green and perfectly blending, Saturday morning last, with the leafy surrounds of the beautiful village of Enniskerry, Co Wicklow.

Now, gentlemen, let's not get carried away - we are gathered here at the Powerscourt Arms Country House for the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club's 2nd Annual Garden of Ireland Run departing from Enniskerry and heading through Glencree and on to Blessington and from there back to Woodenbridge, for some overnight fun, and finishing up with a short run to the Glenview Hotel in Glen of the Downs on Sunday.

All right, I can't deny, my favourite is the Borgward Isabella Coupe but what about the Morgan 4-4 2 Seater Sports above left or the beautifully maintained '51 Morris Oxford, right and especially the classic Porsche Speedster pictured below.

Powerscourt Waterfall

Powerscourt Waterfall is located about 5km from the formal gardens of Powerscourt House near Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, and at 121m (398 ft) is Ireland's highest waterfall and has been a major attraction since the 1760's.  The Waterfall is fed by waters from blanket bog on top of the mountains above the valley.

Kilmacanogue Horse Show III

Our final look at the Kilmacanogue Horse Show, at Monastery Cross, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow and today we feature the adorable Miniature classes.

On the left, final preparations and, despite many attempts, I still can't get the little foal to look my way.

Below, all  in the ring and ready to parade.

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Kilmacanogue Horse Show II

The Kilmacanogue Horse Show, held at Monastery Cross, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow proved to be a great day out for all the family.  Today's post features some photos from the childrens "Happy Hunter" classes - for children from 3 years to 16 years old.

On the left, these class winners stand proudly.







And what can we say about these little competitors?

Kilmacanogue Horse Show

Above, approaching the last in the Clear Round Jumping event.

An all too fleeting visit to Kilmacanogue Horse Show, held at Monastery Cross, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, on Saturday last. Could only stay for some of the early events but on offer were a  great variety of showing classes including carriage driving, donkey classes, sheep classes and a family dog show.


On the left: A long wait for my turn!

Below, the winners of this particular event deep in concentration: