Went down to Sligo with my father on Friday for a weekend of music, drink and meeting up with relations. It was the County Fleadh - a festival of traditional music and dance, so Dad and I brought the fiddle and banjo and headed down to stay with uncle Marty and his wife Patricia.
The craic was mighty - with a great sing song in The Castle Inn on Friday night in Easkey with Marty, Daniel and Derek, followed by a chat back at home until 3am.
On Saturday morning, I elected to get out of bed early and get the body moving. So I ran down to Dunalton, The body wasn't in the most energetic of shapes, but I got down there. The place is absolutely beautiful - with a serious dip in the valley before you get to 'St Farnan's Shrine' away in the trees.
Further down is Dunalton itself - like a mini version of the Cliffs of Moher. I sat for a few minutes to take it all in and to call the family at home. And then started the jog back. All in all a short run, but given my condition after the frolics of the night before I was happy I did anything.
It left me tired enough for the rest of the day - a sorching hot day where we got to visit landmarks such as the Beach Bar in Aughris Head, before making our way back to the Castle Inn again at around 6pm for more tunes with the likes of Damien, Jason and Lorna McGuinness, Darren O Reagan and others.
We had a great weekend - and at the very least I ticked off some sort of a run!
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ReplyDeleteIt seems you had a great weekend! ... The 2nd picture shows a beautiful green valley.
ReplyDeleteYou made the right choice, as we can't run without motivation!
Have a nice week ahead of you!
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It sounds like you had a fantastic weekend in Sligo, filled with great music, family, and beautiful sights! The County Fleadh sounds like a wonderful celebration of traditional music and dance. It's great that you and your father brought your instruments and got involved in the festivities. Your early morning run down to Dunalton must have been a refreshing way to take in the stunning scenery, even if the body wasn't quite up to its usual shape after the night before! It’s always rewarding to get some exercise in, especially in such a picturesque setting.
ReplyDeleteThe visits to local spots like the Beach Bar and the Castle Inn add to the charm of the weekend, and I’m sure the tunes and good company made for lasting memories. Thanks for sharing this delightful account of your weekend in Sligo!
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