Many visitors see Ireland as a lush green island, full of thatched cottages, pubs, music, wit and poetry. Like all stereotypes, this image of the country has a basis in truth and the tourist industry helps sustain it. Many of the political and economic struggles of the past have been settled, with education vaulting Ireland into a strong, technical economy, and the settlement than ended the violence in Northern Ireland. Our touring exposed us to all the elements of the qualities quoted above and certainly the warmth and friendliness of the people is a source of enjoyment for the visitor. Bolstering all this was the fact that Ireland is where Msgr. Dillon was born and grew up and went to seminary. He migrated to the United States shortly after being ordained, following the path blazed by literally thousands of Irish priests. Our son, Bill, accompanied us on this trip, his first international trip, and he had a terrific time.