Ireland - Kilkenny day trip

On our last full day in Ireland Sue and I hoped on a train from Dublin to Killenny. Kilkenny is where Smithwick's is brewed and has a really nice medevial castle. We walked around for the day, had some lunch and took in the sights before taking the train back to Dublin

Kilkenny Castle

The Rose garden behind the castle

Sue by the fountain

cool tree

the castle from the courtyard

another cool church

old house ruins

The Smiithwick's family plot

(famous brewers)

Could be my pub

Storm clouds over Kilkenny

Manhattan Invitational

"First we take Manhattan then we take Berlin..." - Leonard Cohen

The Marauders invaded the Manhattan Invite this past Saturday and had one of our strongest performances so far this season. The JV squad finished in 5th place in their race, with 8 total medals won. The varsity squad finished in 3rd place with 6 ( sorry Steve) more medals won.

St. Joe's first racers of the day

2nd Race of the Day

All 5 took home a medal and finsihed in 5th place

Charging down the final hill towards the finish

Brian "I don't believe in numbers" Spillman

aka Steve Lucas

Who is more impressive Sean or that guys mustache?

The seniors hoisting Joe

Varsity sporting their hard won green shirts