Couch to 16k with Wild Atlantic Ways

As part of the Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project which involves seeking out adventures in and around the North West of Ireland that 'middle-aged adventurers' can take part in and will culminate in a photography ex. I contacted Wild Atlantic Ways to see what they had to offer. I met up with Jarlath and Sean at... Continue Reading →

Horsing around in Sligo

I'm still busy with my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project although this week I have been somewhat hampered by my car troubles. Before Gilbert (the car) decided to die on me just after I went to the wonderful Island View Riding Stables, which is located right on the Wild Atlantic Way just outside Grange, Co. Sligo.... Continue Reading →

Having a feast at Harvey’s Point

Yesterday Lucy and I headed up to Donegal. I was checking it out for possible locations for my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project in association with LookWest and the Hawk's Well Theatre and it seemed like a great idea to tie it in with a visit to Harvey's Point to check out their Sunday lunch carvery... Continue Reading →

Coffee Mornings and Car Breakdowns

Today started off well with a lovely coffee morning at Eala Bhan Restaurant in aid of Rory Gallagher's Wish to Walk. There was fantastic coffee as well as scones with jam and cream and petit fours. I think it should always be acceptable to have cake for breakfast. This afternoon I was meant to visit... Continue Reading →

Lost in Leitrim

I'm still working on my 'Wild Atlantic Wayfarer' project. Today took me to Leitrim, I don't have any activities planned there yet so I made use of my feet and went for a walk. I've wanted to check out Fowley's Falls, Rossinver for a long time so I finally got there. It wasn't that easy... Continue Reading →

I will arise and go now

I'm still busy working on my 'Wild Atlantic Wayfarer' photo exhibition. Last week I got to visit the Isle of Innisfree, as made famous by the poet WB Yeats. I've wanted to go for a long time so it was great to finally get the opportunity. I went along with Eddie, who runs Lough Gill... Continue Reading →

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