Free history. We leave Knock for the National Museum of County Life. A wonderful museum that's free to all in expansive grounds that we didn't have time to explore. In1930 the Irish government realised that they were in danger of losing all its everyday history as well as it's language.
Rain and sun. Last night was quite late even though the was no music at the pub, but we have ideas of places to visit as we are staying longer in the area. Then rain continued overnight, so we drive to Carrick-on-Shannon to wonder round the shops near Tesco's. Nothing
Six Counties. When we were in Belfast I had a brilliant idea. Why don't we try to visit every county. We have a map I can colour in as we visit. Nice idea, but we've already just missed a couple. So today we go a slightly roundabout route to take
Sheep and peat We are now in Donegal town and the campsite has poor internet, so just putting up photos whilst in the pub. More explanation tomorrow. The scenery is spectacular, and there are lots of different sheep! Ok, it's Sunday morning so some explanation of the photos. The 15
Shipping Forecast. Those who like me, were brought up with the shipping forecast on the radio, you will understand why we just had to visit Malin Head. It's the most northerly part of Ireland and has also had a listening post for shipping and signals during WW2. Younger readers may