Now I realise we are doing this Irish gig fast but we only have a week to get a feel for Ireland so we just did the small Conemarra loop. From Galway city we got off the main road at Maam Cross, headed NorthWest through Maam and Leenane and did a gorgeous drive around the Lettergesh, Renvyle (great beaches) and Letterfreck where we had our first of many pub lunches...and we also got to try our first Guinness in Ireland and if you have ever heard that Guinness tastes better in Ireland, well, it's true! The froth on the top is pure cream and the taste is smoother and richer. No comparison with the Guinness in a can or even in a London pub. We also got to give a local a ride to Lettergesh which
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