Street Scenes

These are just some shots of villages that we passed through while driving around Ireland.

Below is a village that is the backdrop for some Irish TV program. It has become famous, although it meant nothing to me other being the only place where I was able to buy just one stamp. I can't figure out why one house was painted one color in front and another color in back.

When the streets were designed, no one was thinking about cars. Even a cart drawn by a horse would have a problem on some of the streets. This street wasn't too bad.
I liked the brightly painted doors that so many houses had. Sarah was joking with a cab driver and asked him if men walking home from the pub can tell which house is theirs by the color of the door. The driver said no, you can tell by the wife who is behind the door.
This was just another almost impassable street. Even though it was a one way street, people parked on both sides of the road leaving little room for cars to get through.
Many of the homes have lace curtains, which I liked. I've heard of lace curtain Irish, but have no idea what it means. Does anyone know?