Visiting Inis Oírr (Inisheer)
Inis Oírr is part of a group of three Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. Visiting Inis Oirr is a fantastic day trip and I would highly recommend getting a ferry (or a plane) over if you find yourself in this part of Ireland. The Aran Islands Visiting…
Day Four of Walking The Burren Way – Carran to Corofin
This was my fourth and final day of walking the Burren Way. Day three had been a tough 29km walk. I also completed 28km and 27km on day one and day two respectively. So my legs were feeling a little weary after a lot of walking. Despite this, I woke…
Day Two of Walking the Burren Way – Doolin to Ballyvaughan
The Burren Way is essentially a linear route, starting in Lahinch and ending in Corofin (or vice versa). However, there are a number of offshoots or spurs off the main trail. These are to link in other County Clare towns such as Lisdoonvarna, Fanore and Ballyvaughan. This is helpful in…
Day One of Walking the Burren Way – Lahinch to Doolin
It’s funny sometimes what thoughts come into your head while out hiking. Day One of walking the Burren Way strangely brought back memories to me of the World Cup in USA 1994. The Good Old Times Saturday was always the shopping day in our house when I grew up. I…