Discover Duhallow Issue 100

Castlemagner Sinsir Club Annual Holiday

The group enjoyed a tour of the Wild Atlantic Way. While staying at the luxurious Galway Bay Hotel, the group embarked on a four day itinerary of adventure and friendship. On Monday, the group visited Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, followed by a trip to Galway Crystal & Heritage Centre. Entertainment was provided in the Galway Bay Hotel each night. The Tuesday trip saw the group touring Connemara, north west of Galway to the Medieval village of Cong, location of the filming and museum of The Quiet Man. The group took in Leenane, the filming location of The Field, traveling along the banks of Killary Harbour Fjord to Kylemore Abbey and Gardens. Wednesday was a designated shopping day, scheduled to include the sights and culture of Galway city and the beauty of the Salthill Promenade near the hotel. The Thursday route home took in the Aillwee Burren experience of falconry, cheese-making and Aillwee Cave, followed by a stop-off for dancing at Lisdoonvarna, an evening meal at Durty Nellie’s, followed by a nightcap before returning home on the Thursday evening. A most memorable week was enjoyed by all!

Tea For Two... And A Few More

Boherbue ICA members (Noreen O'Connell, Celine Drew, Sheila O'Connor and Sheila O'Leary) won the Guild Competition at Federation Day in Cork recently.

The Competition: “Prepare an afternoon tea tray for two, with a famous Cork person as your guest and write a profile of that person in 500 words”

Well done ladies.