Went to Oughterard for four days with Sid and Penny to visit the sister. Met Donal Connolly from Ferbane and now living near The Hill of Doon with his wife Connie Farrelly.
Doc was telling us they are whiz kids at the old fly fishing and Doc's daughter Eley and husband Ciaran have both taken very enjoyable lessons with they. So spoil yourself and stay in their guesthouse and learn to fly.....................fish.
On Tuesday we had a very pleasant boat trip out to Inchnagill which is an island on Lough Corrib a few miles out from Oughterard.A nephew of Saint Patrick was working there and there are some very interesting remains of churches.A very good dual boat service operates from Ashford Castle and Ougterard with two boats in service and meeting on Inchagill twice a day giving passengers the option of staying for a few hours on the 22 acre island.
On Wednesday we went for tea and scones to the Cashel House Hotel near Maam.This is highly recommended and a delightful experience but mind the teapot handle.Afterwards we set off to climb Cashel hill which is just behind the hotel.The hill had a holy look about it with a mist around the summit so I took a prayer break midway up and watched Sid, Penny, Doc and Dick follow the sheep lanes to the top.
Yesterday we explored the O Flaherty castle located near the golf course and had a guided tour which was very enjoyable.Had a bite to eat in the Golf Club before a spot of shopping in the town and setting off for Shannonbridge. Sid and Penny headed off for California this morning.