“Walking is a man’s best medicine.”
Hippocrates
Mullaghderg Beach
I make my way to the beach as often as possible; it helps to calm my busy blogger’s brain. Mullaghderg is a stunning beach not far from home, but it has strong currents making it unsafe for swimming.
If you take a little walk past ancient rocks, with a view of the island of Arranmore in the distance:
You will enter a little cove that is very safe for swimming. I learned to swim here as a child, and it holds many fond memories of swimming with my sisters and my cousins, jumping off the rocks, eating sandwiches with bits of sand in their midst, flasks of tea, laughter and LOTS of love…
Last week, I wandered across the pebbles, listening to the ghosts of the past, before I climbed high again to reach the rocks on the far side.
I stood alone with my memories, before finding the perfect spot to empty my mind and restore my body.
As the afternoon’s faded, I filmed the breathtaking view. The island of Arranmore is seen near the beginning and the island of Gola (to the north) at the end.
Cnoc Fola lies just around the far corner.
I returned home feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Brigid P. Gallagher is a retired natural medicines therapist, passionate organic gardener and author of “Watching the Daisies- Life lessons on the Importance of Slow,” a holistic memoir dedicated to the art of mindfulness and healing from debilitating illness.
It’s so peaceful, Brigid. I wish I could go on this walk with you!
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Maybe one day Miriam. 😊 This beach holds so many precious memories from my childhood.
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Oh, that’s is precious. My young childhood pace has changed to a point that I’d get lost, with all the new development in Hong Kong. My teen years and young adulthood places are partially intact. But it’s far away from here. You’re fortunate to be so close to that beach!
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I love this place, Brigid. I visited this place some years ago with my Irish girlfriend and now the Atlantic Way is high on our list. Ireland is gorgeous and so are your photos.
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Thank you Dina. I do hope you make it back. We love having visitors. 😊
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Wow Bridget such a wonderful place. So much at peace one feels in these breathtaking surroundings.
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Bless you Kamal. There are so many lovely beaches here and so few visitors.
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Welcome Bridget and yes sure and lovely beaches.
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Brigid, your pictures, gentle words evoking carefree youth, the whispers of the past and the present moment of solitude, one with a landscape beyond my meagre words in its beauty and the film all conspired to give me restful peace. Thank you.
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Thank you Osyth. Mullaghderg holds so many beautiful memories for me. I love sitting on those rocks. 😊
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What a beautiful place to live. I wish I could be there with you. It’s so tranquil! Thank you for sharing. Good luck with the book. I’ve recommended it to a friend. I think it will really help her.
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your feedback and support. I hope your friend finds it helpful. 😊
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I’m sure she will. It looks like a beautiful book. 😊
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What a beautiful place, evoking such sweet childhood memories. We have beautiful beaches and rocks to climb on in coastal Maine, but I grew up landlocked in northern Maine so my childhood water memories are of visits to the lake. I love the concept of eating bits of sand in the sandwiches and not caring one bit as a child. Now I’d fear breaking a tooth! 🙂
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Thank you. Life was full of simple pleasures back then. Nature was our playground and still is…
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Absolutely breathtaking Brigid!
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Thank you Terri. I am glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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How incredible Brigid! Just like your spirit. Your country’s landscape inspires us all. Thank you for sharing! I am so grateful for your pictures & post. 🌊 💙
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Thank you so much Andrea. There is such beauty here in Donegal and yet we are still quite undiscovered. 😍
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So, so beautiful! Thank You for the video too. Perfect way to start my day!
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Thank you Alexis. I am glad you enjoyed the video. I am booked to go on a seal watching trip tomorrow and I am so excited. 😊
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Oh wow!! That is so cool. Cannot wait to read about it and see the pictures. 😃
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Me too😉
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I LOVE your writing. I can just imagine reading it without the pictures and still being able to “see” where you’ve been. Very spiritual/healing writing. PS the pictures are gorgeous, too.
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Thank you so much Jessica. Your comments made my day. 😍😍😍
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Well, that is awesome ❤️
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This place looks so inviting Brigid. Another spot that we could spend hours sitting or walking and contemplating life. We can see why you would go here often to clear your thoughts.
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Thank you. It is a hidden gem because of the strong currents. I enjoy being away from the crowds. 😊
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It is refreshing when you can get away from the crowd and think your thoughts in peace. You hear things that you can’t in busy settings of people.
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Beautiful and peaceful, Bridget. I like how the wonderful places of our childhood fill us with memories. ❤
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Thank you Diana. We used our imaginations a lot back then. Those rocks and the sea were great playgrounds. 😊
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Yes, you are right the sea and walking along the beach is good for the soul and calming. We have walked along many beaches, and they all have their unique feel to them. Love your photos!
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Thank you. I am blessed to have access to so many lovely beaches. 😊
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Yes, New Zealand has some of the best in the world!
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Beautiful Brigid. Is this part of the Atlantic coast anywhere near the Giant’s causeway?
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Thanks Paul. The Giants Causeway is maybe 3 hours or so away by car. 100 plus miles.
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So not so close then! Ireland is an amazing place isn’t it…. Desperate to visit!
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There is a very long coastline. I hope you make that visit. I shall bake a cake. 😉
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Gorgeous place, so peaceful. Thank you
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Thank you Masha. 😊
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Wow! So beautiful, I would so love to visit there. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Jen. I do hope you get your wish.
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Beautiful and serene. Truly, a gift from nature.
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Thank you Eugenia. It is a lovely peaceful spot.
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This is absolutely breathtaking! Loved this place Brigid. Good luck with your book.
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Thank you Sumith. We are blessed with so many beautiful beaches here in Donegal. 😊
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Will be visiting one day. Thanks for all these beautiful shares.
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If you come over please let me know. It would be great to have you visit. 😊
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how beautiful! I can see why this place would be perfect for restoration-and your special memories there must be so special.
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Thank you Michele. I hope all goes well on the Rabbit Patch. X
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Just beautiful Brigid!
The powerful sound of the wind in your video, to your lovely memories, and the cuttings in the rocks….
I can see how returning to memories is so strong within you. And a place so far away from here in Melbourne…
I hope you can make it back there again soon,
Di 💕💐
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Thanks Di. I have family coming from Scotland these next two weeks so hope to have a few nice days making sandcastles…I will take some time out from my blog. I have posts scheduled till end of August. 😍😎😎
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That sounds lovely for you all, Brigid. Perhaps it’s someone I now know from your book🤔
I hope the weather is kind to you and you can build sand castles to your heart’s content… 🙋🏻💕
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Yes My neice Brigid and her husband and two little girls this week. Then next week my sister Marie. Happy days. 😊
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Wonderful! Yes, I remember them…
Happy days for sure Brigid. I know how much family means to you 🌹💕
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These pictures are incredible, Brigid. You are most fortunate to have grow up at the coast. My mother also tells lots of stories about all the children swimming in the river near their old home and learning to swim in shallow inlets.
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Thank you Robbie. We used to swim In all weathers. It never bothered us at all. 😊
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What a refreshing, beautiful walk, Brigid. Thanks for sharing it. Hugs on the wing!
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Thank you Teagan. It was a very hot day but that breeze made it comfortable. Hoping for more of the same.😎
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Oh how wonderful. I just love the sound of the wind and the sea – what a fabulous place to learn to swim Brigid and to be able to continue visiting for those memories and tranquillity. Beautiful. x
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Thanks Wendy. It holds lots of happy memories of my mum and dad especially. Very few people go there. 😊
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It really does look an amazing place.. wonderful! x
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The water there is such a gorgeous brilliant blue– I can see why you’d love to pass a day there Brigid. hugs friend.
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Perfect place to unwind and recharge the soul.
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Mullaghderg holds so many beautiful memories for me. 🌼
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My dear Brigid – I didn’t want to post this on Gary’s comment stream on the post he wrote saying thank you to Terry’s readers. But I do want to say I was so dreadfully sad to read your news. You have my heartfelt sympathy on the dreadfully sad passing of you sister. I wish you peace in your grief, I wish you the solace to find those happy times in your heart and I send you all the love I have to help you at this difficult time. Please extend (if only silently) my warmest wishes to the rest of your family and hers. I thought this beach which you say is full of childhood memories might be the right place to express my condolences to you. Strength, dear friend.
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Thank you Osyth. I really appreciate your kindness. I will be posting a wee poem on Friday but I had no heart to write anything sooner. I have had such great support here from kind cousins who were on holiday last week. I am so sad about dear Terry. He was such an inspiration. God bless. X
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I am glad that you have good support from cousins. Only write when your heart is ready. I hold you in my thoughts and will make a little bouquet of late summer blooms in your sister’s name tomorrow. The fallen petals I will scatter on the river. Terry is a loss to many. He was an extraordinary man made more so by the fact that he had no idea he was X
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What a beautiful thing to do Osyth. Thank you. 🌼
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Ahhhh – thanks for letting us walk with you – the video added a bit more of the beauty!
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Thank you. I love doing little videos. They are fun to create.
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It is a nice beach
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Thank you Bella. It is a lovely beach and very quiet.
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Happy Sunday
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A paradise for sure!
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Thank you. It sure is and there are so many more in Donegal. Lots of “secret” coves…
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Brigid, thank you for letting me tag along (albeit virtually) on this incredible walk – Mullaghderg Beach looks like a place of absolute tranquility and serenity. The scenery is breathtaking but understand that the place holds many ‘ghosts of the past’ for you. Xx
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Thank you Annika. It is a beautiful beach that few people visit because of the tides. Are you back from your holidays? I hope you had a lovely time. x
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No, Brigid, I’m still in Sweden for another week – and still having a wonderful time! Just had a chance to pop onto WP for a little and saw you post!
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Brilliant. Enjoy the rest of your holiday. x
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What a peaceful beautiful area! You are so fortunate to live in such a scenic area.
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Thank you Sheryl. Indeed I am.
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The water is so blue! Beautiful.
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Thank you. I am hoping to go swimming once it warms up a little.
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