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'Beach Bar', run by
Maggie. A nice shot of the gang enjoying
the scene. (That's Ruairi on the right with the big
grin on his face. Makes a mean sandwich). To the right
of
this picture is one of the nicest views in all of Ireland.
On a clear day one can see all the way up the coast,
right up along counties Mayo, Sligo & Donegal.
Quite spectacular. Ask Bill just
how spectacular, he should know, he's been with us
twice.
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This picture was taken
of Bryan & Aundrea last
year in Glenveigh National Park, county Donegal. A truly
special place. We have lunch at that very spot. Glenveigh
used to be owned by the man who invented Tabasco, and
his castle is about 2 miles down to the left of Bryan & Aundrea
here. It has one of the most spectacular formal gardens
in the country so we always pay a visit. |
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This lunch spot can
be quite hairy, if we don't get our timing just right.
The tide has a habit of deciding to come in at inopportune
times, meaning Celtic Trails and its guests have to scarper….
Lovely spot for lunch though, and on a nice day the views
of the Bay are just delightful. |
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Here we have the boy & girls
taking a minute to just take in the scene. None of them
expected to be riding on such beautiful roads. Just a
pity about the weather…. I took this shot in May
of '99, on the road from Tully Cross to Leenane. One
of our favourite roads and one that always leaves a mark
on our guests' minds. Clare/Galway Tour |
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Now
this road is something else altogether! It is truly
spectacular. Starts in a wee abandoned fishing village
called, 'Leitear' and winds its way out the coast for
about 8 miles 'till it ends up in a field and we are
greeted by the most amazing views of the Atlantic.
We usually have a wee picnic down here and take a bit
of time to take it all in. No cars allowed. Sheep,
cows & bikes more than welcome. Just ask Megan what
this spin is like… |
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What a view! Captured
on the road to Dungloe, county Donegal in May '99. This
road through the valley is one that always amazing our
guests. You'll see more cows and sheep than people or
cars, and it is just a lovely road to cycle. The Jeep
is always at the top to make sure everything's okay before
we head down into Dungloe. |
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This picture was taken
on the second last day of our Mayo/Sligo tour, June '99.
A lovely wee spot by the lake for lunch, I think you'll
agree! (That's Mr.
Fitzpatrick, telling us a few yarns….). |
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The only way to describe
this scene is to say that it is probably one of the most
remote parts of Ireland, you'll find an extreme lack
of cars on the road, miles and miles of beautiful quiet
wee paths, and we end up in Gweesalia tonight. Population
- 47. Mayo/Sligo Tour |
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Donkey! |
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'Kelly and Helen. Two
trouble makers on the boat to the islands. We ain't
messin' around here at Celtic Trails. When we say we
are going to take you out on a thrilling boat ride to
the romote islands off the west coast of Ireland, we
mean it. This day was no different, as the spray
coming from the back of the boat and the grin on both
their faces will confirm'. |
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