Ireland Day 2

Friday, 19 July 2024

Unfortunately I woke up feeling worse rather than better, but this fast-tour of Ireland stops for no-one so it was out the door at 8:15 to avoid our car being clamped in the overnight carpark we left our delightfully spacious Hyundai Tuscon parked in.

We had many stops today - all of them were surprising or spectacular or both. I was amazed at the variety of landscapes we saw. Every town was quaint and pretty - particularly the ones that had decorated due to their hurling team being in the All Ireland grand final next Saturday.  And who knew Ireland had such nice beaches - with white sand! And fjords!! and more cliffs, and more sheep, and so so many one way roads which Jon had to negotiate again as I was in no shape to drive having only one eye due to conjunctivitis setting in overnight (sigh).

We started with a quick walk through Galway.. 

Then we made our way north via Killary Fjord, Doolough Valley, Westport, Minaun Heights, Achill Head and Slievemore Deserted Villiage 

We kept the hustle up all day so we made it to our accommodation in Ballina by 6pm.  I'm writing this while Jon and Jett are watching Derry Girls in preparation for our trip via Londonderry tomorrow which will be another big day as we will end up in Belfast.

Ireland has been amazing so far.