As I drove through the Irish countryside, I had a hard time not stopping at every ruined church and abbey I saw.  One of the nice things about driving is that I could indulge in all of the out-of-the-way diversions I wanted.  Here are some highlights from my treks off the beaten path...

Clare Abbey

 To see more of the diversions I found in Ireland, check out my home blog:http://www.gypsysguide.com/2009/07/photo-friday-irelands-diversions.html