Monday, June 17, 2013

Road Signs of Ireland & Pub Signs of Ireland

The road signs of Ireland are usually there when you need them at some point during your trip but they are certainly not consistent. I heard on the radio many of Ireland's road signs have actually been stolen and they end up in Pubs around the world. It's becoming a big problem and since the road signs are so cluttered to begin with it must be difficult to report when and where, which sign was stolen.
If your going to make your way to historical sites like the Drombeg Stone Circle or Healey Pass your going to need a little faith and hopefully a Smart Phone.

Here is an interesting sign you will find at the beginning of the ring of kerry (coming from Kenmare).
Wander into the forest down a little path and you come to your next sign. Faith is key here...
The Drombeg circle is a great example... this is the first group of signs that you will see off of N71 where you should turn for the Drombeg Stone Circle no matter which direction your coming from. 

But if you didn't know that Glandore was on the way there is no sign for Drombeg much less the ever famous Drombeg circle.
This is the next sign you will pass but its a couple of miles where you wonder "am I going the right way?" before this reassuring sign here.
Ireland also has some very funny unique signs I wanted to record such as this one from the Cliffs of Moher.
I would assume this sign means don't walk on fire? Or maybe no cooking seagulls while warming your wet feet?
This sign in Ireland is pretty great. If you didn't know your at the cliffs of Moher, they are next to the ocean. There is a castle on top and they are that way. I suppose it could help in a heavy, heavy, fog...
This is your average crossing sign . Everything is that way, just go on and find your way.
I guess towns like Goleen decided to stop replacing all their signs and just carve the sign directly into the stone.
There are so many Guinness signs in Ireland it's extremely easy to start believing Guinness is the cure for everything from a crying baby to a broken toe.
One you actually get to your irish landmark destination there will be signs in  English, French, German and Gaelic. 
So of the signs are enhance with metal engraved features.
Ireland's best signs can be found outside Pubs. These signs are updated regularly and you can the most time and energy has been spent organizing and creating these colorful signs. 



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