West Cork Run, 2014, Report

[richie]

What a cracking weekend, sun, fun and a fab run. We covered just shy of 1040 of the most glorious kilometers. Thanks to Richie, Chris and Jaws and anyone else that had a hand in organising this event.

Our B&B for Friday evening

Meeting point Sat morning

Lunch stop

The Healy Pass

Bike put safely away for the evening

Sunday morning looked a bit dodgy, should we put our wet gear on of not!!

Geraldine and I continued on as far as Lismore for an extra night before heading home today..

Already looking forward to next year Richie.................

Nice one Brian it was great to see the pair of you. Be in Dublin tomorrow myself but airport mode, Belgium on arrive

 

[Kamikaze]

I see ye stayed at Ballyrafter House Hotel.
I presume you ended up talking bikes with Joe Willoughby, the owner and himself a biker.

 

[Ravenbyrne]

I see ye stayed at Ballyrafter House Hotel.
I presume you ended up talking bikes with Joe Willoughby, the owner and himself a biker.

Indeed we did Jim, nice man that fella Joe and Ballyrafter House is very comfortable with lots of charm and the food was divine. Certainly recommend it

 

[richie]

Indeed we did Jim, nice man that fella Joe and Ballyrafter House is very comfortable with lots of charm and the food was divine. Certainly recommend it

Put up a website address please looks very nice

 

[Ravenbyrne]

Put up a website address please looks very nice

Here ya go............... http://www.ballyrafterhouse.com/index.htm

 

[richie]

ta ta

 

[David Morton]

An absolutely fantastic weekend with great company

cheers davy

thanks john for the B&B,

 

[Jaws100]

thanks john for the B&B,

Your welcome Davy

Great weekend, great weather, good company, great scenery and a great run...thanks Richie and to all that participated.

A few photos
Beal na Blath

Gougane Barra Lake

Creedons Pub

Davy all smiles after run up Healy Pass

 

[Jaws100]

A few more

The man himself Richie

Healy Pass

On the final leg into Allihies along the coast

 

[Tom Murphy]

And some more pics.

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Great day Richie. Allihies and the Beara wonderful as always.
Well done

 

[richie]

nice snaps there lads, I have been away and just got to see them now, Tom, I like the colours on the indoor shots with that X100