Nightlife in Killarney

After we arrived in Killarney yesterday, we found this great little Irish restaurant, and we each ordered something different so we could try each other's food. We ordered shepherd's pie, lasagne and stuffed ham/turkey. It was all really good, the lasagne had mashed potatoes in it, and we each got two sides of vegetables with our meals and potatoes too. These Irish people sure do like potatoes! Who knew? But anyway, all the food was really good. After dinner, we went out in search of some authentic Irish music, and ended up at a pub close to our hostel where an Irish band was playing. We ordered a guinness and a kilkenny, both really thick, dark beers, so we were proud of ourselves for branching out and trying the Irish beers. It started getting really crowded there, and some man from Iowa came up and started talking to us, so we decided it was time to move on. So, we saw a band playing at another pub down the road, and we went in. We were pleasantly surprised when we entered, mainly because it was mostly good looking young men. So, we pulled up a couple barstools and listened to the live band. Only after a few moments of observing did we realize that we were quite possibly in a gay bar. Not good. There was no sign outside saying it was, but there were some clear indications while we were sitting there that this was a gay bar. Haha, so that was quite the experience. We stayed for a little bit, because we didn't want to appear rude, and then we headed back to the hostel and went to sleep. The accomodations weren't too bad, except when the fire alarm went off two separate times in the middle of the night. That was special. Apparently the fire alarms are so sensitive that even the steam from the shower sets them off. Other than that, things have been going great so far! The other girls will tell you what else we've been up to. Cheers!