Happy St. Patrick’s Day in Kilkenny
St. Patricks day this year was a big one for Ireland, because not only was it on a Saturday, but it was also the day of the big rugby match […]
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My New Website MichaelBencik.com!
So the time has come, after 20 years, to create a new web site showcasing some of my best art and stories. For those of you who do not know […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Leighlinbridge, Ireland A small village on the River Barrow with one of Ireland’s oldest bridges crossing it. The valerian-bearded bridge was built in 1320. The Black Castle was originally […]
St. Patty or St. Paddy?
America is hilarious for their wild festivals, and St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest now. It’s no surprise, what with the amount of Irish that have left […]
365 Sketch Challenge, Where Has The Time Gone?
Ok, now this post is really behind schedule. But I am so excited that I finally finished up my South East Asia portion of the blog and that I will have […]
FIRST DAY OF THE HOLIDAYS – IRELAND
I love everything about Ireland; from its rocky coast, thatched roofs, rolling hills, castle ruins, and cozy fire-lit pubs. Of course I am a little bias about it, seeing how I […]
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