Castlecourt Hotel Westport
Castlebar Street Westport, County Mayo, Western Ireland, Ireland
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What the Cong?!
... s Irish Catholic background that makes me feel intense guilt here as we wander about the religious relics and nuns scurrying about looking like they could take flight ala the Flying Nun in this windy weather. They would surely approve of our night living like monks in Cong - no alcohol, no facebook, no modern facilities. Certainly we worshiped in front of our own version of an altar - tv playing Two and a Half Men. Bless the ...
I'm a bog hopper!
... scenes from “The Quiet Man” were filmed on the grounds of Ashford Castle. Indeed, “The Quiet Man” was filmed in Cong itself. There are a few structures that call themselves “'The Quiet Man' cottage.” I know I've seen TQM, but I don't remember anything about it other than that John Wayne seemed an unlikely casting choice.
After leaving Cong we drove by Lough Corrib, where Declan pointed out the crannogs offshore. These are small ...
Day 181 - 28 August - Not a good start to today
... it looks like it could fall off the cliff anyday. Up the paddock from the library is the manor house called Downhill Castle. Would have been a very snazzy home back then.
Drove on down through Letterkenny bypassed Donegal and stopped at Ballina (not the one in New South Wales silly) for an early dinner in a lovely pub, watched Donegal get beaten by Dublin 8-6 in Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) football ...
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 ...
The Quiet Man
As we left Galway, we made our way into some new territory, working our way North through counties Mayo and Sligo. Neither of these counties have received the recognition in our travel research that we feel they both deserve. Maybe its a good thing because they didn't seem as crowded with visitors, leaving us ample space to explore and appreciate them. They seemed to have some of the best roads we’ve been on and probably some of the most memorable and amazing scenery. ...



