IrlandaConnaughtSligo54°16’19” N 8°28’26” W
1 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
After passing Derry, we entered the Republic of Ireland, the only indication were the road markings. As it was getting late, we continued south to Sligo.
The next morning we met up for a few coffeesLeggi altro
1 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We head south west from Sligo. Enroute we pass through the beautiful town of Westport, with many colourfully painted cafe's and shops.
We continue south over a mountain pass and moors. We stop forLeggi altro
IrlandaConnaughtGaillimhEyre Square53°16’29” N 9°3’2” W
1 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Heading south east we end up in Galway for the night. Heading into town we walk down the pedestrianised streets, lined with lovely shops, cafe's and pubs. There's a great buzz about the place.
We endLeggi altro
IrlandaMunsterAn ClárUpper BallycotteenO’Brien’s Tower52°58’29” N 9°25’21” W
2 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We continue following the coastline south, passing through the Burren. All around you is pale grey stone ribboned with crags and crevices; miniature cliffs spread like mosaics as far as the horizon.Leggi altro
IrlandaMunsterAn ClárDerrenCliffs of Moher52°58’15” N 9°25’42” W
2 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Just to the south of Doolin we join the many tourists to admire the highest point of the Cliff's of Moher. The cliff's actually run for about 9 miles (14 km), but this is probably the most spectacularLeggi altro
IrlandaMunsterCiarraíDingleSugarloaf52°9’20” N 10°14’41” W
2 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Heading south again we quickly pass through the nearby village of Lahinch which seemed very busy, this time it was hosting the Irish Open.
We had to take a short cut there down some very narrowLeggi altro
IrlandaMunsterCiarraíGlanfahanCoumeenoole Bay52°6’46” N 10°27’50” W
2 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We stop briefly in Dingle to sort out our accommodation before continuing along the south side of the Dingle peninsula. The drive is spectacular all the way to the western end Slea Head with greatLeggi altro
IrlandaMunsterCiarraíDingle52°8’29” N 10°16’9” W
2 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Once back in Dingle we wander around this pretty, small town of colourful buildings. We visit a few pubs, which in this area are peculiar because they double as grocers, hardware or even bicycleLeggi altro
IrlandaMunsterCiarraíPortmagee51°53’10” N 10°21’56” W
3 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Very early start so that we can get to Portmagee for 8am. Not far from Dingle we stop to look at Inch Strand, a 5km long sand spit jutting into the sea between the outer Dingle Bay and innerLeggi altro
IrlandaMunsterCiarraíSkellig Michael51°46’12” N 10°32’20” W
3 luglio 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We motor at a fair speed out to Little Skellig Island, taking about an hour. We pass many seabirds and even some dolphins.
The Skellig Islands are two small, steep, and rocky islands lying aboutLeggi altro
