County Mayo preserves the past and pedals into the future

County Mayo preserves the past and pedals into the future

County Mayo is located about midway on the Wild Atlantic Way. Home to rich archaeology, 10 Blue Flag Beaches, Croag Patrick (Ireland’s holy mountain) and supposedly the best surfing waves in all of Ireland; Mayo has something for just about everyone. One of the most...
Five little gems to discover on the NW coast of Ireland

Five little gems to discover on the NW coast of Ireland

The Wild Atlantic Way seems to go on forever, but it obviously has to start somewhere. That some where’s northern-most point is Malin Head where the ocean has worn deep crevices into the headlands.  Hell’s Hole, shown here, accentuates the surf as it fills and...
Beautiful Bantry Bay for food, fun and flora

Beautiful Bantry Bay for food, fun and flora

Bantry Bay is the area of West Cork between the Sheep’s Head Peninsula and the Beara Peninsula.  Sitting just offshore is Whiddy Island and connecting the two is Tim O’Leary and his Whiddy Ferry.  As we sailed out to the island, I couldn’t help but notice the two kegs...
The Secrets of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

The Secrets of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

By Doug Bardwell If you have ever dreamed of a ‘big’ adventure, but never followed through on it, now may be the time to make it happen. How about the roadtrip of a lifetime, through some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth? It’s all mapped out, with helpful...