• Western Galtees                                                                                          Sunday’s walk was looking good with clear blue skies and bright sunshine. Turnout was low, with only one companion for the day, but what was missing in quantity was more than made up for in quality. My companion, being somewhat of an ornithologist, was the best of company.  It was a great day for looking and listening for all the birdlife en route. If I can remember half of the information about the big and small, the visitors, the locals and their behaviour at this time of year I will be doing well. A real nature walk day.  On our return, we discovered that our friends had been overcome by a strong desire for ice cream, and had left a little earlier.                                                                                                                                      MAO_6911 MAO_6910
  • Lisvarrinane Loop                                                                                                  It was a lovely walk yesterday, a hot sunny day.  Nine of us enjoyed the dappled shade before emerging to a gentle breeze and warm sunshine and wonderful views of the Galtee Ridge and the Golden Vale.  We had a lazy lunch at the Dolmen trig point before returning to Lisvarrinane for well-earned ice-cream.