We tried to figure out where to park and how to get to Giant’s Causeway on that beautiful day. In the end, we opted for free parking in Bushmills, took the bikes and cycled on an idyllic track alongside the railway towards Giant’s Causeway, with stunning coastal views. At the end of the railway line, […]
The sun was shining as we travelled through a fascinating landscape in the far north of Ireland. Our destination was Malin Head, the country’s northernmost point. Our first stop was at another stone ring fort, the biggest in County Donegal and certainly one of the most impressive. Located on a hill 244 metres above sea
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It was a rainy morning, so we took it easy, and made our way into Sligo around lunchtime. We explored the town a little, but our main destination was Hooked restaurant, where we enjoyed a nice lunch. From Sligo, we continued along the coast until we found a nice spot at Muckross Head where we
Built on the ruins of a castle belonging to the renowned Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley, this resplendent manor dates back to the 16th century. A dungeon, which was part of O’Malley’s tower house, is still accessible from the cellar. We went on a guided tour, during which we learned a little about the fascinating history
When looking for sights in Ireland, one of the pictures you are sure to see is of the iconic Kylemore Abbey. The abbey was founded by Benedictine nuns who fled Belgium during the First World War, but the building has a much longer history. Kylemore Castle was built in 1868 as a private residence for
After leaving Coral Beach, we drove a little further along the coast to a place called Dog’s Bay. Around a peninsula, we discovered a couple of white sandy beaches with turquoise water. It looked like in the Caribbean, except the water temperature wasn’t quite right. We did a hike around the peninsula, exploring all the
The weather couldn’t have been better for our trip to Inis Mór (or Inishmore), the largest of the Aran islands. It was a 45-minutes ferry ride from Rossaveal over a calm sea. We had brought our bikes with us, which was a little cheaper than to rent a bike on the island. Our destination on Inis Mór
The monastery was founded by Saint Colman, son of Duagh in the 7th century, on land given him by his cousin King Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin of Connacht. The Kilmacduagh round tower dates back to the 11th or 12th century. It was used by the monks as a hiding place in case of attack. At 34 metres tall, it
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We had found a pier on the River Shannon, where we spent the night. The next morning, we were surrounded by grey skies with no view so we decided it would be a good day to get some work done. The weather hadn’t improved much by the afternoon, but we drove north anyway, and stopped
We were on the way to Bunratty Castle, but first we had to find a rubbish bin like nearly every day, a difficult task in Ireland, as there are no public bins. The bins marked on Park4Night are often only for recycling (glass, cans, clothes), but up to now we always managed somehow. Before we
