Cashel Cairns Westport
Cashel Westport, County Mayo, Western Ireland, Ireland
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I'm a bog hopper!
... This is because that wall was originally part of an older church that was demolished. They're really very pretty, and I think I actually got some decent photos. (Cameras need a “Stained Glass” setting.)
About a three minute walk from there is a viewpoint where you can see Ashford Castle. It's Victorian and was once owned by the Guinness family. Today it's an exclusive hotel. We could tell it was expensive just by all the luxury cars going by us down the ...
Day 181 - 28 August - Not a good start to today
... and on the other TV we saw Manchester United flog Arsenal 8-2 ouch.
With all that excitement over we drove on stopping at Louch Conn for photos then onto Newport where we decided to stay for the night. We did not have to be at our house sit until tomorrow and it wasn't far from here. Found a pub for the right price, booked in and went up the road for some sunset photos and nearby for a meal and had an early night.
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Business in the front, party in the back
Belmullet is on the Mullet Peninsula, on the very far Northwest side of Ireland. Yup, that's its name. And no, we couldn’t resist the urge to go. Nor could we resist the urge to purchase a mullet wig for our trip there. So, with mullet wig in hand, we spent an evening at the mullet peninsula. The ladies having tea next to us in a local cafe mentioned that not many tourists venture all the way over ...
Thanks Magella
Another island recommendation. We lucked out again and as we drove closer to the island, the sky cleared up and we yet again were lucky enough to have another good weather day for island exploring. We didn't stay on the island but only because the hostels were all booked up. If given the choice, we would’ve!
Thanking Magella who didn't lead us astray,
Leann and ...
Inishbofin
... delicious smoked salmon for dinner) and the last ferry back. As was the case with Inis Oirr, the ferry was pedestrian only and visitor cars are not permitted on the island. We spent the day walking around the West loop of the island. The ferry ride and the views from the island were beautiful. We could've easily missed such a great experience and we’re so glad we didn’t.
Grateful for the recommendation,
Robyn and ...


