The West Cork town of Bantry lies at the head of the expansive Bantry Bay, one of the deepest natural harbours in Europe. It is pretty west, even for West Cork and this factor has shaped Bantry down the generations. While the town may not be as postcard-pretty as its more touristy West Cork neighbours, […]
Month: September 2016
Trouble is brewing on Ireland’s Holiest Mountain…
Michael Cusack takes a critical look at the many controversial issues facing Croagh Patrick Mountain today. There’s the continued erosion caused by ever-growing numbers of climbers on the Reek (its nickname) and the inherent dangers that that brings. He asks who is actually responsible for Croagh Patrick as it is not a national park, and what needs to […]
The beauty and peace of Inis Meáin
Where is it and how do you get there? Inis Meáin (meaning ‘Middle Island’), or Inishmaan in English, is indeed the middle Aran Island, and second largest in size of the three. Although the Aran Islands are closer to the Clare coast they in County Galway. We took the ferry from Doolin in Co. Clare, […]