Ballynacallagh

Early(ish) start at Mizen Head. We then headed off into Bantry. I left Paul eating fish 'n' chips and a sausage for Molly, whilst I went to do some shopping in peace. It's always best to leave him fueling up and not looking over my shoulder at the cost of everything 'spending my money again'. That's been a popular quote this holiday. Anyway, in his absence, I treat myself to a Claddagh ring. I have always known them called 'Irish Wedding Ring'. They remind me of my Grandma and Grandad, who once gifted me this ring when I was a young child. The two hands on the Claddagh ring represent friendship. The heart signifies love, and the crown is a symbol of loyalty. Some say it’s bad luck to buy a Claddagh ring for yourself. I will take my chances, although technically, as Paul says, it's his money, so he bought it for me🤣.
Belly full for Paul & Molly (the vegan starves again) , we head off to Dursey Island via the only cable car in Ireland. People still live there, but there are no shops, and only access is via the cable car 😬 Chatting to a local gentleman, who said there did used to be a school there and his wife grew up on the Island. Apparently, there were previously 95 habitants, but now only 2!. We go to the ticket office, buy the tickets. This guy comes out from the office and says, "Where are you from?" . "Blackburn," says Paul. "So am I," he says 🤨. So it turns out Paul knows his son-in-law and daughter who live in Oswaldtwistle, and yes, he did their roof a couple of months ago. A photo and phone call to said son-in-law we finally get on the cable car 🚡 with Molly.
Then to Allihies for the night in a farmers field, right on Ballydonegan Beach. And off to find O'Neills Bar in Allihies to sink a couple of Guiness. Another one of Paul's 'must see' sites! Finished off with supper (for Paul) at the local food shack. Recommended by a shop owner in Bantry.Read more