Fifty relatives in the cemetery

We picked up our rental car and hit the road with no practice time for the left-hand shifter, the right-hand drive, or the left-hand lanes. Fred did a magnificent job of figuring it all out, and we arrived safely in Tullamore (Tulach Mhór, meaning great mound).

The drive through the beautiful green rolling landscape was just lovely — or it would have been if we hadn't had to concentrate so hard on the whole driving thing.

After getting settled in the hotel, we walked about a bit, then drove to Geashill (Géisill) to see the cemetery at St. Mary's Church of Ireland. This was the highlight of the day. Fifty-five Odlums are buried in the cemetery, and there was an information board with a map and list of names. I have just found the very same information online, so Susan and Stacey, if you are reading this, have a look at the pdf right here!

Many of the stones are so old and worn that the inscriptions are no longer readable. But I took a lot of photos, and perhaps with a little manipulation of contrast, etc. a little more information will be revealed.

After, we headed back to the hotel, had dinner, and put our feet up. With the stress of driving here for Fred, and the emotion of visiting long-dead rellies for me, we are both done in!