County Donegal South to County Kilkenny (with a few diversions en route)
Sunday, June 22, 2025 We spent this morning at our very comfortable B&B. I was updating our blog, working with photos and catching up on email. Jim worked on future plans and accommodations. The weather was variable so it was a good time to catch up on documentation and communication About noon, we departed with an itinerary in mind – exploring County Donegal, in the northwest part of Ireland. First off, we drive to Killybeggs, Ireland’s largest fishing port. We drove to the port where we saw a whole fleet of fishing trawlers (at least 25 boats) and a whole row of tanker trucks refuelling fishing boats to be ready for morning. Slieve League was next, the highest cliffs in Ireland (among highest cliffs in Europe), soaring above Atlantic Ocean 600 metres, almost 2000 feet above the water. Walking is the standard means of reaching the top, but we were permitted to drive up the steep road (courtesy of handicapped identification). There were hiki...