The Killarney Jarvey

When David and Denise King of Pittsfield visited Ireland in the spring of 2014, they took in many wonderful sights, but the picturesque town of Killarney, nestled among its famous lakes, native woodlands, and high-stacked mountains, took the prize.While there, the Kings hopped on a horse-drawn jaunting car that takes visitors through the National Park to Ross Castle. Their jarvey (driver) was a charming elderly man who had them in stitches throughout their five-mile, 45-minute trip. They were so taken by his kindly ways that David, a skilled artist, took a photo of the amiable man with plans to paint his portrait on their return home.

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