Even by Mayo standards, the Mullet peninsula is remote! Stuck out there, pretty much surrounded by the Atlantic – next stop Newfoundland! Its not exactly huge – about 33km long and 12 km at its widest point – so could be explored in a day without too much driving. That would give enough time to […]

Do you cycle much? Eh no – not really. You won’t cycle tomorrow so! A comedian – hilarious…. He introduces me to my trusty steed. A thing of beauty – NOT! But it looks strong and reliable – and what do you expect for €20 per day! So we’ll phone you when we’re finished with […]

Having finally escaped Dublin for a trip to the west of Ireland, you just know that I’m going to flood you with Mayo stuff over the next few weeks! Here’s a taster of what’s to come…. Busy towns…. ….and sleepy towns Small strands….. …and endless strands! Cycle trails Narrow roads… …and winding roads! Neolithic walls […]

So how’s your Sunday evening shaping up? Himself has been reading the Sunday papers in the garden and has just moved inside for the football. Me? I’m at the screaming ‘I’ve nothing to wear‘ stage of packing! (Yes – he packed about 5 days ago – a capsule collection in the smallest bag in the […]