After an incredible road trip I dropped off the car at Belfast City Airport and headed to my accommodation. The guesthouse was in Shankill, a

Another decent drive from Achill Island. Again I chose the scenic route, which took me through some beautiful landscapes. I stopped off in Ballina to

I arrived at the Valley House, a lovely old farm estate where the stables had been converted into hostel accommodation. I checked in at the

Leaving one beautiful part of the world behind, it was time to head for Connemara National Park. With peak season in full swing, the only

Back in May, when I first arrived in Portmagee, the Skellig Island Landing Tour was cancelled due to permit issues with the government. I was