Excellent pics, interesting story, thank you.
26+6=1. Or 2, depending. Alternatively: In search of a Hufflepuff.
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And in the end I actually ended up on the same pass!So, Ring of Kerry? Tick (again).
As mentioned by myself and J.B. it's become a victim of it's own popularity - however all is not lost.
At Cahersiveen Phil decided to go direct to the digs while I carried on with our original plan; it's becoming patently obvious that the best he can manage in my company is about 5 hours and that's despite the fact that we have no intercom connectivity in our respective crash helmets.
My route took me from Glenbeigh to Glencar then down to Blackwater Bridge and it was terrific.
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f you're in this neck of the woods and you like slow, single-track routes I'd recommend it, this area is twinned with Glencoe and it's easy to see why.
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I still think it looks like a goats skull !
Excellent pics., interesting story, TY.
Yesterday (Saturday) morning I went on a ride led by Jockser which took us through some fabulous scenery, no photos as I was enjoying myself too much.
We had a coffee break at 1130 and met Melody and some other lovely locals.
We had a coffee break at 1130 and met Melody and some other lovely locals.
At this point I dropped off the organised rode and went back to the hotel to pick up Phil who'd decided to have a relaxed morning.
We did a nice loop for a couple of hours then headed back to the excellent hotel for a short walk then tea.
We did a nice loop for a couple of hours then headed back to the excellent hotel for a short walk then tea.
Lovely traditional cottage with a modern extension and stunning views.
This is the excellent hotel.
Today's plan was to do Croagh Patrick but the weather had put paid to that so I've had a very relaxed morning chatting to some wonderful people, many of them long standing Tossers and what a delightful crowd of people they are.
How was the ‘Road bowling’?
It was fabulous thank you. I'll update the thread when I get home. You guys home safe?
Indeed, thank you.
Train from Stansted to Liverpool Street. 100 bus to home / the Town of Ramsgate…. Just in case they’d missed me.
You've got Moneypoint Power Station in the background. I used to go there a lot with work. If you're looking at this on your phone, zoom in on the old photo I took below, you'll see how they get the coal from the corners of the hold, to be able to use the grab on the crane.
Excellent trip report Bill, and great to meet you in person!
I seem to have brought the Irish weather home with me yesterday as it’s been pissing down all morning here!
Hope you both have a safe journey back.
ATB
Toddy
I seem to have brought the Irish weather home with me yesterday as it’s been pissing down all morning here!
Hope you both have a safe journey back.
ATB
Toddy
Thanks Toddy, right back atchya Comrade.
There are still a couple of loose threads to tie up.
There are still a couple of loose threads to tie up.
Another one for you, spotted tonight
In Castletownbere-a memorial to the I.R.A
In Castletownbere-a memorial to the I.R.A
Excellent thanks, he's wearing the official uniform of the time:-
A broad black brimmer with it's ribbons frayed and torn
By the careless whisk of many's a mountain breeze
An old trench coat that's all battle-stained and worn
And breeches almost threadbare at the knees
A Sam Browne belt with the buckle big and strong
And a holster that's been empty many's a day.
A broad black brimmer with it's ribbons frayed and torn
By the careless whisk of many's a mountain breeze
An old trench coat that's all battle-stained and worn
And breeches almost threadbare at the knees
A Sam Browne belt with the buckle big and strong
And a holster that's been empty many's a day.
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Apologies for the delay Bill, only seeing your query regarding the Broad Majestic Shannon now
Location is Kilbarron Village, Co Tipperary :
www.google.com
The local tourist office have a leaflet / map for a Shane tour which they'll send you if you're interested :
www.unravellingshane.com
Cross of Finnoe is also part of it :
Both locations sent to me by the bould GerryC
Location is Kilbarron Village, Co Tipperary :
Google Maps
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
www.google.com
The local tourist office have a leaflet / map for a Shane tour which they'll send you if you're interested :
Shane MacGowan Tour - Unravelling Shane MacGowan | shane macgowan tour
Shane MacGowan Tour - Unravelling Shane MacGowan, a guided tour to places in Tipperary that had such an impact on the legendary songwriter.
www.unravellingshane.com
Cross of Finnoe is also part of it :
Both locations sent to me by the bould GerryC
Fabulous, thanks. 
