gorse season

 is growing and starting to spread out.  In the hot weather we have lots of gorse fires that need to be contained and dealt with.

Got a notification about a gorse fire that just broke out near Letterkenny.

A gorse fire broke out near Mountain Top just outside Letterkenny on Thursday.

The blaze broke out in Calhame, a residential area, at around 8pm. Eyewitnesses say multiple fire brigades arrived and the fire was brought under control. 

The fire coincides with the ‘Condition Orange - High Fire Risk’ warning issued, which is effective from Monday, April 20, until Monday, April 27. The Department of Agriculture issued the warning as the dry weather leads to a risk of gorse fire. 

Info courtesy of Donegal Live website.

scenic view

took the photo at a pull over place on the road in Lettermacaward, Co. Donegal.  It's a small village of 650ish people and not far from Bunbeg.

artist painting

 artist on site at the gallery.  Unfortunately I didn't get his name but I like his painting.

flowers

some flowers growing from the wall down by Dungloe Pier.

a flower bed seen around town

lobster pot

seen in Burtonport, co Donegal, the Lobster Pot Seafood Bar and Restaurant.

inspecting

the seagull inspecting the boat for food.  The boat just returned from an excursion.

seagulls

 on the lookout, they have the area covered.