We’re Off on the Road to Achill Island

Scenes from our stop at Connemara National Park

We left Clifden Thursday morning with our sights set on tiny Achill Island on Ireland’s west coast.  It was slated as a short drive (less than two hours), but we planned to take our time.  Our first stop—just twenty minutes or so from the inn—was at Connemara National Park.  On any other day, we would have trekked to the top of the park’s famous (and fog-covered) Diamond Hill.  But two days before a marathon is not the time to take on an unknown hike (any hike, really).  (more…)

August 24, 2013 | Categories: Driving, Food & Drink, Geography, Hiking, National Parks, Travel | Tags: Achill Island, Connemara National Park, County Mayo, driving, family, Ireland, Westport | 4 Comments