Tag: Donegal
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The Wild Atlantic Way – Seal Watching
Elsie Jayne The 41st Burtonport Summer Festival programme included “Seal Watching Trips” to see one of Ireland’s largest seal populations, with Jim Muldowney of Dive Arranmore. Dungloe Bay “The islands and rocks of Dungloe Bay are home to around 300 seals including pups at this time of year”, the programme suggested. I felt compelled to…
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The Wild Atlantic Way – Cnoc Fola
I planned to take you to an island this week but the ferry never left the pier due to rain, rain and more rain… Feeling rather downhearted, I pondered on a suitable alternative, and after a trip to the local library followed by a coffee and slice of cake, the sun came out. The Wild…
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Time Out on the Beach
Cloudy skies I purchased a little, open fronted beach tent two summers ago; it has been such a blessing – I can now spend quality time by the seaside in inclement weather. The beach called me last Wednesday, so I packed my tent and a picnic, before heading out to a quiet cove. A few clouds graced the Donegal skies: Inside…
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The Wild Atlantic Way – Enjoying the Journey
Fibromyalgia makes driving long distances a challenge for me; I am comfortable on short drives around home, but anything beyond that requires careful planning and extra rest, both before, during and after the journey. Last week, an unexpected funeral around 60 miles away, took me out of my driving comfort zone. However, I decided I was going to enjoy…
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Donegal- The Coolest Place on the Planet
Cows grazing near Dooey Beach County Donegal was recently voted “The coolest place on the planet” by National Geographic Traveller(UK). Outdoor Pursuits Donegal’s outstanding scenery provides a mecca for outdoor pursuits including: Walking Sailing Sea kayaking Swimming Fishing Photography Bird watching… We love to welcome new visitors. Beautiful Beaches We have many beautiful beaches. The following video…
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The Wild Atlantic Way – The Rosses
The Atlantic Ocean skirts around the village where I live. I live in the Rosses area of County Donegal in North West Ireland. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty – of long sandy beaches, lakes that attract the fishing fraternity, peat bogs filled with wild…
Watching the Daisies 