Wild Atlantic Way Run Challenge: Day 24: Tralee to Ballyheigue. This morning dawned misty, cloudy and damp. We had a leisurely breakfast as we planned our schedule. Here at The Cliff House Hotel the food, service, staff and ambiance are fit for a President! Sheila was taking over as support driver. We traveled to Tralee…
Wild Atlantic Way ASD Run Challenge 2019:Day 23: Kilcummin to Tralee. Nothing like starting the day having shared accommodation with our President and the First Lady! Yes, Michael D and Sabrina had arrived at The wonderful Cliff House Hotel yesterday evening and charmed us all. Today started with a wonderful breakfast from Fiona and team.…
Wild Atlantic Way ASD Challenge: Day 23: 19.05.19: Brandon Creek to Kilcummin Beach. Today the troops rallied early. We left Miltown Malbay after 7am to catch the ferry. Our team consisted of Tomás, Johnny, Thomas Griffin, Debbie and I. It was sharply cold with occasional spits of rain. Our arrival at the ferry terminal…
Wild Atlantic Way ASD Run: Day 22: DúnChaoin to Brandon Creek. 15.05.19. Back on the road again today to DúnChaoin to take in a run before ASD Awareness Training in Caherciveen. The day was bright and sunny and the crossing to Tarbert relaxing as ever. I journeyed directly to DúnChaoin and parked at Kruger’s Pub,…
Wild Atlantic Way ASD Run: Day 21: Dingle to Dún Chaoin. I awoke and hit the road early this morning. The sun was shining, birds were singing and it was great to be alive. I took myself out of Dingle toward Ceann Trá. There’s always something spiritual about connecting with nature on a Sunday morning.…
Wild Atlantic Way ASD Run 2019: Anascaul to Dingle. Today dawned bright and sunny. I drove back to my starting point in Anascaul and parked up. It was a clear day with a hint of chill still in the air. I headed back along the road from whence I’d come. It was quiet, save for…
Wild Atlantic Way ASD Run Day 19: 10.05.19: Castlemaine to Anascaul. This morning I journey back to West Kerry to embark on the Dingle Peninsula. My now standard trip on The ShannonFerries to Tarbert, allowed breathing space to start the drive into the Kerry hinterland. I parked up in Anascaul where I’ll finish today. My…
Day18Kells(Kerry)to Castlemaine. 2.5.19 The morning dawned dull and overcast. I enjoyed a relaxing breakfast at The Rose Hotel and prepared for my pick up with Úna. Meanwhile, I reconnected with Jimmy Dennihan and his friends and said a big thank you to Michelle and the team. Here is another wonderful hotel and staff to be…
Day 14: Caherdaniel almost to Waterville till Hannah arrived! Today I travelled to Waterville via Limerick leaving Clare with lots of Red Storm Alerts. I rang the neighbours to tie down the house at home. Google maps took me to Waterville via Carrauntoohil. Mind you this was not an ideal day to be on a…
Day 13: Sneem to Caherdaniel. Our “Thelma and Louise” Day: WAW ASD Challenge 2019. “When the going gets tough, the friends get going”. Today dawned showery, wet and chilly in West Clare. I dropped Tomás off and collected my buddy Eimear to hit the road. Now Eimear and I have a long, chequered and lively…