Powerscourt and County Wicklow Area in Ireland

During our holiday to Ireland, we spent some time at the new Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Resort, gardens and golf course.  The drive here from Killarney was beautiful through the Wicklow Mountains.  Billy and I stopped for a quick hike and counted 53 sheep along the drive!

We arrived and went straight to the Powerscourt Golf Club.  For all of you golf lovers, the West Course was designed by David McIay Kidd, who designed Bandon Dunes in Oregon.  During our time here, Billy was able to play both courses.

Below are pictures of the Powerscourt Hotel.  Inside the harp, falling water makes up the strings.

Below are pictures from the beautiful Powerscourt House & Gardens.  If you have seen recent Ireland tourist advertisements in magazines, the picture is taken here.