Harbour Mill Westport
Westport Quay Westport, County Mayo, Western Ireland, Ireland
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What the Cong?!
... boredom, and I can't stop thinking of another deserted hotel, one where Jack Nicholson's character flipped out and started on a killing spree. But hey, it has given me something to write about after a rather uneventful day, with all of us in a slightly fragile state following the 'craic' that is Derry nightlife. The owner of the 'Derry harem' or 'smooth Steve' as the girls on our tour have renamed him, had taken us on ...
I'm a bog hopper!
... duty to help out their Irish brothers. They sent word to Ireland that they would be willing to take in Irish children until their parents were able to support their families again. England, of course, was mostly Protestant. The Catholic Church decreed that any Irish family that sent their children to live in England would be instantly excommunicated. The Church would rather see its people starve than see them living with “heathens.”
The potato ...
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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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
... d spend more time exploring these counties if we could and would recommend making them a high priority to check out if ever making a trip to Ireland.
Cong is located on the Republic of Irelands largest lake in County Mayo. We decided to make use of our previously purchased tent and camping gear and set up at a nearby campsite/hostel. It was a chilly and damp experience. However, it did give us the opportunity to watch the hostels nightly showing of "The Quiet ...



