Author Archives: Wes Cowley

We took an early morning walk around the village of Ardara waiting for another Irish breakfast.   Our hotel:   Gina in front of the hotel with our beloved Vagatron.   Owenstock River.   What is the old saying? “Keep … Continue reading →

After leaving Grianan of Aileach and our instruction in Irish fire fighting tools, We arrived at the Glenveagh National  Park.  Getting there, we crossed back into the Republic of Ireland.  Sean’s border trick didn’t work the second time.  On the way … Continue reading →

Leaving the village of Carnlough behind, we drove to the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge.   http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Carrick-a-Rede-Rope-Bridge-Antrim-Northern-Ireland-Ballintoy-Ballycastle-P2829 The stop at Carrick-A-Rede was our introduction to the dramatic coastal line of northern and western Ireland.  Combine the many shades of green of the countryside … Continue reading →

We left Belfast for the coast of County Antrim, arriving in the village of Carnlough (from the Irish Carnlach, which means Place of Cairns) late afternoon.  Dropping our luggage at the hotel, we set off on the first of many … Continue reading →