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BEST DAY OF WHOLE TRIP!
... magical mountain – called Diamond Hill – one of Twelve Bens or Twelve Pins as they are called. We were speechless with the beauty surrounding us. Came down around the back, following the stones and later the wooden pathways to the bottom for a bit of lunch.
It was at the bottom having lunch where we met our new Irish friends, Phil (she's Welsh) and Anthony. We recognized them a bit along the way as they were staying at Rosleague Manor ...
The Irish are NUTS!!
... Mitchell's - fab mussels! and back home to a nightcap in front of yet another peat fire - cozy and nice chat with Mark. Great to look forward to a hike in the hills tomorrow and breakfast between 8:30 and 10 - yeah!!!! a sleep in!!
Nice discussion and thoughts between us about Tim issues on way home - simple solutions, no negativity needed...life is too short and really too wonderful!
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Day 11 - Omagh to Connemara
... picturesque! We loved it!
We stayed at a B&B here also called Buttermilk Lodge in Clifden.
The day we arrived, the arts festival was starting and so they had a lot of activities happening including live music playing at pubs all around. Upon hearing this were delighted as we'd decided to try and find an Irish pub with some traditional Irish Music! There were a lot to chose from within a block. We had meal at one of the pubs and listened to two guys playing on ...
Wild, Wild West - MAYO
... Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre had a beautiful cafe and an informational room with facts on the boglands, which would make for a perfect visit for families, hillwalkers, and animal enthusiasts alike. We made a 30 minute loop on a walking path around the park, taking photos along the way of the wild flowers in the bog, the clouds, and the hills. We then drove onto Achill Island making a stop at Slievemore Deserted Village and the beaches at Dooagh Bay and Keem. It ...
Connemara from a Tour Bus
... with no electricity. Connemara runs along next to Lough (meaning Lake) Corrib. This lake drains into the Corrib River which runs right through downtown Galway. We went up along one side of the lake, traveled further north to Cong, and then down the other side of the lake. There was lots of water and mountains which made it a really nice drive. Also, my body decided it did NOT want to get carsick! Big plus! The Connemara region is also know for the Connemara ...
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