Donegal, is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with long stretches of pristine beaches, peppered with an abundance of rocks, which satisfy my lifelong love of stones and crystals. Meditations Since lock down rules relaxed, I have been spending LOTS of quiet time at the beach, meditating on the sounds of the sea from my favourite rocky outcrops: The Way Forward […]
Donegal has always felt like home, despite spending the first 45 years of my life in Scotland. It is a heart thing. My childhood summers were spent here in Ireland, at my maternal grandfather’s or grandja’s home, which overlooked Mullaghderg Lake – far away from shops, in days when most people grew their own vegetables, and reared chickens and cows. […]
Gola Island, known as Gabhla or Oileán Ghabhla in Irish, lies on The Wild Atlantic Way, a mere mile off the Donegal coast. It is a haven for artists, nature lovers, walkers and rock climbers. A 15 minute drive from my home takes me to the Gola ferry leaving from Magheragallan. September’s Indian summer provided perfect conditions for my first exploration of the […]
Carrickfin Beach with Arranmore Island in the distance “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Hippocrates Carrickfin Beach Carrickfin Beach beckoned me as calm, sunny weather made a very welcome reappearance after Storm Callum. The beach is rarely busy, […]
Dunlewey Village “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Hippocrates Feile an Earagail Feile an Earagail is an annual festival held in the beautiful village of Dunlewey, which lies at the foot of Earagail Mountain – the highest mountain […]
“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Hippocrates A Spring Walk in Mullaghduff As I walk along ancient tracks well travelled in my childhood, I pass this stream which connects two adjacent lakes. My mother’s childhood home sits at […]
“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Hippocrates A New Year Walk on Carrickfin Beach It was a very mild but very wet Christmas! I missed walking, so I was delighted when Carrickfin Beach beckoned me on a beautiful […]
“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Hippocrates Leabhar Gabhala Eireann Leabhar Gabhala Eireann ( The Book of the Taking of Ireland) suggests that Tory was first occupied by settlers from Turkey called Nemedians. A group of pirates from […]
“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Hippocrates Tory Island Walks Walking through West Town An Baile Thiar, I felt incredibly happy to note that Tory remains unspoiled. I really love the traditional style of the buildings and their […]
“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 […]
Watching the Daisies 