wild camping again.

Shannon Cycle. Arrival at Loop Head

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June 13th 2023
After a good night's rest near Beagh Castle despite being right under the flight path of jets taking off from Shannon Airport just across the estuary, I set off towards Loop head. On the way I was hoping to visit the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes. After a couple of kilometres on lovely quiet back roads, I crossed the N69 to Askeaton for a look around. It's a very pretty little village with an ol ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Kilrush

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Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more