This past weekend I returned to the Kenmare Bay Hotel and this time brought along my family too. It didn't take much persuasion to encourage them to come join me and right from the moment we arrived everyone had a ball. A wise man once told me that the secret to a happy holiday is…
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First stop as I headed off from the Falls Hotel today was the post office. It wasn't that I needed to post a letter, I just wanted to stop and admire the handy-work of the local community. By making a feature of a derelict building that could have been an eyesore the people of Ennistymon have…
Gregans castle makes a great base for exploring much of what County Clare has to offer. From spectacular coastal roads right into the heart of the unique landscape of the Burren it has everything a cycling enthusiast could ask for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5QWXDD6SBs Barry www.thecyclingblog.com
Gregans Castle, one of Irelands Blue Book Hotels, is situated on the lower slopes of the famous 'Corkscrew hill'. With its well earned place amongst Irelands most iconic climbs, it has been a feature of many races such as The Ras, The Junior Tour, Ras na mBan, The Tour of Ireland and The Nissan Classic.…
Donegal is a treasure trove of cycling routes for all levels of cyclists. The hills around Letterkenny have produced Irelands best pure climber and a top professional, Philip Deignan. With incredible scenery and smooth quiet roads, every cyclist will enjoy a visit to the area. For those undertaking a Malin to Mizen challenge, Letterkenny makes…
Glenveagh National Park is the second largest of the six National Parks in Ireland. It took me less than thirty minutes to drive from The Silver Tassie Hotel after a good hearty breakfast to reach the car park and begin my experience of all that the park has to offer. First stop was the impressive…
