Marvellous Mayo!!

I'm just back from a wonderful two days in Mayo. I have so much to blog about so this is just a brief blog to tell you a bit about it. I left Sligo on Thursday morning and drove to Erris via Ballycastle and a little detour to Downpatrick Head (above). I got serenaded by... Continue Reading →

Magical Mystery Tour of Leitrim

Recently I went off to explore Leitrim with the lovely Nuala from Tawnylust Lodge as part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project. It really is a great idea to have a local guide with you if you aren't sure what to see or where to go. Nuala was very knowledgable about the area and took... Continue Reading →

Sligo Walks – Lissadell

Still on my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project (in conjunction with the Hawk's Well Theatre and LookWest), this time it was off for a walk along Lissadell beach, Sligo. It's a lovely flat walk, so suitable for all abilities. There was no one else around when I was there so I had a lovely peaceful walk... Continue Reading →

Electric Escapes

When I was in Belmullet I came back to Sligo via Newport and met up with Paul from Electric Escapes as part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer journey. I'm on the look out for tourist ideas that 'middle-aged adventurers' (like myself) can take part in. Electric Escapes fits the bill perfectly, you can hire an... Continue Reading →

Glamping on the Wild Atlantic Way

When I went to Erris in Co. Mayo I went glamping! I'd never been before so I had no idea what to expect. Laurence, who runs the Belmullet Coast Guard Station on the stunning Claggan Island, offered me a night in one of the luxury wooden pods he has. Glamping is glamorous camping - so... Continue Reading →

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 →

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