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Two Sisters In Ireland
Leaving the men behind, Kenna and Nikki set out for a vacation and immediately take advantage of their freedom. While waiting for their flight to Ireland they meet, Aoife, an elderly Irish widow who is returning home to the joys and stresses of her tight-knit family. A lively chat ensues about holy wells and looking for their grandmother’s birthplace. Once in Ireland that conversation encourages the sisters to veer off the beaten paths where they find holy wells, encounter ghosts, and stumble upon fairy mounds. As one sister uses crystals to ward off potential danger, the other sister is skeptical. But not for long. As the story unfolds Aoife along with her family and friends change the direction and lives of the sisters. Kenna and Nikki go to places they would have never gone. They meet people they would have never met. They hear stories about Ireland and their heritage that they never knew. They sing and dance in pubs while enjoying pints with the locals. Unwinding from their hectic lives back home they face new challenges, igniting passions both spiritually and physically. Through rich descriptions of Ireland’s beautiful scenery and the stories told by its people, this tale brings readers on a colorful and engaging journey.
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First published January 25, 2014
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February 20, 2017
Two Sisters in Ireland is by Jeanne Selmer. It is a cute novel about two sisters who travel to Ireland.
Kenna decided to quit her job and go to Ireland. After getting over his surprise, her husband agreed with her. She decided her sister Nikki would go with her and they would try to find where their grandmother came from. Nikki, who was married to a doctor, agreed to go and two days later, the girls were off. While they waited for their plane to Ireland, they met Aoife, an elderly widow who was going home after visiting her daughter. They talked until Aoife’s plane was called and then she invited them to visit her when they got near her town of Clifden near Galway City. Since they intended to be in that area, they agreed to visit.
Without any problems, the two made it to Ireland and Kenna rented a car. The man at the desk upgraded them when he found out where they were going. He said the car they originally wanted might not make the terrain they might be on. Thus, the girls immediately encountered the friendliness of the Irish. They were to have many more such interactions. They set out with Kenna tentatively driving a stick shift and on the left-hand side of the road!
As the girls set out and find many of the holy wells as they make their way through the west side of Ireland from Shannon, the author gives us a fantastic tour of the area. She takes me back to the visit I had in Ireland and in this region. It comes alive again. She makes sure we learn what the Cliffs of Mohr are as well as the Burren. We get glimpses into the history and culture of the Irish as well as their hospitality and helpfulness. The girls learn a lot about themselves and their lives. What changes would be made before their week in Ireland is over.
Kenna decided to quit her job and go to Ireland. After getting over his surprise, her husband agreed with her. She decided her sister Nikki would go with her and they would try to find where their grandmother came from. Nikki, who was married to a doctor, agreed to go and two days later, the girls were off. While they waited for their plane to Ireland, they met Aoife, an elderly widow who was going home after visiting her daughter. They talked until Aoife’s plane was called and then she invited them to visit her when they got near her town of Clifden near Galway City. Since they intended to be in that area, they agreed to visit.
Without any problems, the two made it to Ireland and Kenna rented a car. The man at the desk upgraded them when he found out where they were going. He said the car they originally wanted might not make the terrain they might be on. Thus, the girls immediately encountered the friendliness of the Irish. They were to have many more such interactions. They set out with Kenna tentatively driving a stick shift and on the left-hand side of the road!
As the girls set out and find many of the holy wells as they make their way through the west side of Ireland from Shannon, the author gives us a fantastic tour of the area. She takes me back to the visit I had in Ireland and in this region. It comes alive again. She makes sure we learn what the Cliffs of Mohr are as well as the Burren. We get glimpses into the history and culture of the Irish as well as their hospitality and helpfulness. The girls learn a lot about themselves and their lives. What changes would be made before their week in Ireland is over.
August 25, 2015
Great read...I enjoyed it. Lots of detail about places in Ireland, fairy mounds and holy wells, with a touch of romance and humor and much more.
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Leaving the men behind, Kenna and Nikki set out for a vacation and immediately take advantage of their freedom. While waiting for their flight to Ireland they meet, Aoife, an elderly Irish widow who is returning home to the joys and stresses of her tight-knit family. A lively chat ensues about holy wells and looking for their grandmother’s birthplace. Once in Ireland that conversation encourages the sisters to veer off the beaten paths where they find holy wells, encounter ghosts, and stumble upon fairy mounds. As one sister uses crystals to ward off potential danger, the other sister is skeptical. But not for long. As the story unfolds Aoife along with her family and friends change the direction and lives of the sisters. Kenna and Nikki go to places they would have never gone. They meet people they would have never met. They hear stories about Ireland and their heritage that they never knew. They sing and dance in pubs while enjoying pints with the locals. Unwinding from their hectic lives back home they face new challenges, igniting passions both spiritually and physically. Through rich descriptions of Ireland’s beautiful scenery and the stories told by its people, this tale brings readers on a colorful and engaging journey.
From Amazon:
Leaving the men behind, Kenna and Nikki set out for a vacation and immediately take advantage of their freedom. While waiting for their flight to Ireland they meet, Aoife, an elderly Irish widow who is returning home to the joys and stresses of her tight-knit family. A lively chat ensues about holy wells and looking for their grandmother’s birthplace. Once in Ireland that conversation encourages the sisters to veer off the beaten paths where they find holy wells, encounter ghosts, and stumble upon fairy mounds. As one sister uses crystals to ward off potential danger, the other sister is skeptical. But not for long. As the story unfolds Aoife along with her family and friends change the direction and lives of the sisters. Kenna and Nikki go to places they would have never gone. They meet people they would have never met. They hear stories about Ireland and their heritage that they never knew. They sing and dance in pubs while enjoying pints with the locals. Unwinding from their hectic lives back home they face new challenges, igniting passions both spiritually and physically. Through rich descriptions of Ireland’s beautiful scenery and the stories told by its people, this tale brings readers on a colorful and engaging journey.
January 20, 2016
Two middle-aged sisters travel to Ireland without their husbands and decide to explore the Emerald Isle off the beaten path. Nikki and Kenna have different reasons for making the trip, Nikki leaving a loveless marriage, Kenna for an adventure after quitting her job. They meet an elderly woman in Boston's Logan Airport who is returning to her home on the west coast of Ireland and who invites the sisters to visit. They eventually get there only to discover Aoife (pro. Ee-fa) is the mother of a man they've met in a pub. The story is told both from the sisters' point of view and Aoife's family and the intersection of their lives. I enjoyed the author's debut novel both for the story as well as the description of the places visited by the sisters in their quest to find fairy mounds and holy wells (and deciding how they want to live their lives). The ending was a little abrupt and I wondered if it may be leading to a sequel. If so, I would definitely read it!
October 28, 2016
You need to read this
What a great book, especially if you're Irish. Would like to see all the wells. Congratulations on this first book, hope you write more
What a great book, especially if you're Irish. Would like to see all the wells. Congratulations on this first book, hope you write more
November 2, 2016
Fun interesting read
I enjoyed the travel around some parts of Ireland and the history of the wells. It was nice to see sisters together, not ending disliking g each other.
I enjoyed the travel around some parts of Ireland and the history of the wells. It was nice to see sisters together, not ending disliking g each other.
June 16, 2020
Loved reading this as it felt like I was there.
Having visited Ireland on 2010 with my daughter and having meandered as many places as possible it was thrilling to close my eyes and see exactly what the author was describing . It was especially nice as this was a part of the country we didn’t really take enough time to explore. Her writing whether you’ve visited Ireland or not describes the geography so you feel you are actually there. The story line was interesting based on visiting the different wells and how both ladies were able through letting go find their true future desires.
Having visited Ireland on 2010 with my daughter and having meandered as many places as possible it was thrilling to close my eyes and see exactly what the author was describing . It was especially nice as this was a part of the country we didn’t really take enough time to explore. Her writing whether you’ve visited Ireland or not describes the geography so you feel you are actually there. The story line was interesting based on visiting the different wells and how both ladies were able through letting go find their true future desires.
September 12, 2017
I loved this book! Perhaps it is because we are leaving for Ireland in a few days and this was like a tour of the western coast. I loved the thought of fairies, good ones and bad ones, the Holy wells and all of the little villages they drove through. The people were wonderful and friendly and I think they hit a pub in every town they went through.
The characters and their interactions was interesting and what came to my mind as I read this book is how short life is. We need to enjoy every minute and choose to be happy. We als0 need to tell those we love, how we feel every day!
The characters and their interactions was interesting and what came to my mind as I read this book is how short life is. We need to enjoy every minute and choose to be happy. We als0 need to tell those we love, how we feel every day!
September 26, 2020
Itchy feet
I gave always wanted to travel through Irland!
This book has been almost as if I were traveling with the sisters ,
Your descriptions of the beautiful country side was excellant!
My Grandmother was an armchair traveler and enjoyed reading and watching anything to do with travel...I got the great parts of her, as I am like minded ,
Keep those books coming, I'll keep reading them .
Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!
Ruth Ann
I gave always wanted to travel through Irland!
This book has been almost as if I were traveling with the sisters ,
Your descriptions of the beautiful country side was excellant!
My Grandmother was an armchair traveler and enjoyed reading and watching anything to do with travel...I got the great parts of her, as I am like minded ,
Keep those books coming, I'll keep reading them .
Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!
Ruth Ann
March 7, 2017
Irish legends ,hospitality and magical moments
If you've ever been to the West Coast of Ireland or want to go there this is the perfect book ! A well written guide to traveling in the west Mentions towns roads and actual hotels Captures the atmosphere of Ireland along with the genuineness and hospitality of the Irish people. Also has fairy facts!! Will read it again!
If you've ever been to the West Coast of Ireland or want to go there this is the perfect book ! A well written guide to traveling in the west Mentions towns roads and actual hotels Captures the atmosphere of Ireland along with the genuineness and hospitality of the Irish people. Also has fairy facts!! Will read it again!
June 1, 2017
I enjoyed this book. The two sisters are very likable and their adventures in Ireland are just fun. Nikki reminds me of a friend who also would travel to the Holy Wells with crystals always looking out for the fairy hills. This book made me want to travel back to Ireland and rent a car and hike to the different Holy Wells.
October 9, 2017
Meh...
The story is juvenile with simplistic dialogue, but I enjoyed most of the descriptions of places I have visited in Ireland. At least I enjoyed thinking about those places and consider visiting some that I have not been to. The author might be interested to know that those little ladders or stairways over fences in the fields are called stiles.
The story is juvenile with simplistic dialogue, but I enjoyed most of the descriptions of places I have visited in Ireland. At least I enjoyed thinking about those places and consider visiting some that I have not been to. The author might be interested to know that those little ladders or stairways over fences in the fields are called stiles.
May 5, 2020
I fell in love with Ireland!
Now I know why I have such an immense desire to travel there. The authors writing style will make you visualize the breathtaking scenery with all of your five senses.
A delightful and heart-warming story with a magical twist of holy wells located throughout Ireland.
Highly recommend.
Now I know why I have such an immense desire to travel there. The authors writing style will make you visualize the breathtaking scenery with all of your five senses.
A delightful and heart-warming story with a magical twist of holy wells located throughout Ireland.
Highly recommend.
November 6, 2021
Great book with interesting story
I loved this book and it reminded me of my own trip to Ireland. My own trip was with my three sisters.The sisters relationship and the many description of the small towns they visited for me was the reason to read it. Also the historic details were amazing.
I loved this book and it reminded me of my own trip to Ireland. My own trip was with my three sisters.The sisters relationship and the many description of the small towns they visited for me was the reason to read it. Also the historic details were amazing.
June 23, 2022
Enchanting
I enjoyed this book immensely. I’m planning a trip to Ireland this summer and now I’m going to look for those holy well. It was very entertaining and I loved the way the sister travel around. Loved to hear about the whole adventure including the ghost and of course the love affair between Ryan and Nikki.
I enjoyed this book immensely. I’m planning a trip to Ireland this summer and now I’m going to look for those holy well. It was very entertaining and I loved the way the sister travel around. Loved to hear about the whole adventure including the ghost and of course the love affair between Ryan and Nikki.
August 15, 2024
Fantasy and historical fiction means, this book mentions fairies, and there is a lot of crystal dependence, and ghosts. HS is for some history of Ireland.
It was a quick, fun little read. I love Ireland and like to read books that take place there. The many characters were fun to love and hate, there was some drama, love, humor and adventure. Good things to have all in one book.
It was a quick, fun little read. I love Ireland and like to read books that take place there. The many characters were fun to love and hate, there was some drama, love, humor and adventure. Good things to have all in one book.
June 19, 2017
Have just finished this book and enjoyed it
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Lots of descriptions of Ireland well written so you could picture them in your mind. Liked the PD
Very much. The people were fun.
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Lots of descriptions of Ireland well written so you could picture them in your mind. Liked the PD
Very much. The people were fun.
January 13, 2019
Wow, just wow!
My sister and I could never have taken a trip like this or enjoyed each other so much. The story was bonding, compassionate and fulfilling. Learning about holy wells and small communities was wonderful. Thank you for a good story.
My sister and I could never have taken a trip like this or enjoyed each other so much. The story was bonding, compassionate and fulfilling. Learning about holy wells and small communities was wonderful. Thank you for a good story.
May 12, 2019
Two Sisters In Ireland
Nikki and Keanne are two sisters who had fun adventures in Ireland. They visited holy wells and met interesting people.
I recommend this book to people who like to read stories in different countries.
Nikki and Keanne are two sisters who had fun adventures in Ireland. They visited holy wells and met interesting people.
I recommend this book to people who like to read stories in different countries.
April 20, 2021
It was a great book. I loved it .Made me think of my sisters. I would love to go to Ireland. My great grandfather was from there. Is there more books l could read like this one .Thanks Emma Wooten
July 3, 2021
Mariiprn
I found this book very entertaining and very Irish.
I have been to Ireland and recognized many towns and cities mentioned, brought back fond memories. The two main characters were adorable, sisters make great friends.
Sorry it had to end, great job!
I found this book very entertaining and very Irish.
I have been to Ireland and recognized many towns and cities mentioned, brought back fond memories. The two main characters were adorable, sisters make great friends.
Sorry it had to end, great job!
December 20, 2022
Two Sisters in Irland
The book was very good, and knowable of Ireland as I have gone there with my second husband, his family. Is from County Cork. I love Ireland the people are very friendly. too.
The book was very good, and knowable of Ireland as I have gone there with my second husband, his family. Is from County Cork. I love Ireland the people are very friendly. too.
June 2, 2018
Great read about Ireland
I it was a good book, easy reading, & difficult to put down thus the 5 stars. I will recommend it to friends.
I it was a good book, easy reading, & difficult to put down thus the 5 stars. I will recommend it to friends.
October 1, 2018
Great story makes you feel as if you're really in Ireland. Such clear description that I had the map out following the trail! Good read!
October 5, 2018
Easy read
Good feel sister time story! Started and finished on flight from Ireland. Could relate to places they traveled and the friendliness of the Irish people's.
Good feel sister time story! Started and finished on flight from Ireland. Could relate to places they traveled and the friendliness of the Irish people's.
January 6, 2019
An Entertaining read
I love Ireland & books about it. I love books about sisters their easy communication. I could keep reading this book forever. Really.
I love Ireland & books about it. I love books about sisters their easy communication. I could keep reading this book forever. Really.
September 18, 2019
Longing to visit Ireland now.
Loved every page, held my interest, made me long to visit Ireland even more. Love the detailed descriptions of the countryside.
Loved every page, held my interest, made me long to visit Ireland even more. Love the detailed descriptions of the countryside.
May 14, 2020
Ireland
This story was wonderful. I wanted to be with them, and sometimes felt I was. My sister needs to read this book!
This story was wonderful. I wanted to be with them, and sometimes felt I was. My sister needs to read this book!
February 6, 2021
A Quick Romance Novel
It is just a feel good read for a stormy afternoon. The description of Ireland makes me want to travel again.
It is just a feel good read for a stormy afternoon. The description of Ireland makes me want to travel again.
March 26, 2021
Really happy
I enjoyed this book. I enjoy anything written about Ireland, so this was a fun thing to read and get lost in!
I enjoyed this book. I enjoy anything written about Ireland, so this was a fun thing to read and get lost in!
July 10, 2021
Great Storyline
Totally enjoyed. Hopi
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Magical, fun, & you feel like you know the characters. Wanted it to continue. Hope there is a second book.
Totally enjoyed. Hopi
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Magical, fun, & you feel like you know the characters. Wanted it to continue. Hope there is a second book.
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