the ferry

at Burtonport harbour

gold flame spirea

This deciduous shrub is likely a Gold Flame Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame').  It is characterized by vibrant pink flowers that bloom in clusters during mid-summer.The foliage changes color throughout the season, starting as bronze or copper in spring before turning yellow and eventually light green.

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If interested I wrote a conversational piece  years ago when I was going to a Quaker Church.  It's about a talk I had with God during an unprogrammed service.  

Unprogrammed Quaker worship is a silent, communal gathering without pre-planned sermons, pastors, or set agendas. Attendees sit in stillness to center themselves, remaining open to inward divine guidance. Anyone may briefly speak, pray, or share a message ("vocal ministry") if inwardly compelled by the Spirit.

nature's wall art

 seen on a stone wall in town.

This plant is Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes), a small, evergreen fern often found growing in rock crevices or on old stone walls.It is characterized by its narrow, dark-green fronds with small, rounded leaflets arranged in pairs along a distinct blackish stem.The fern thrives in calcareous (lime-rich) habitats, specifically in cracks in rocks or cliff faces.It forms dense, rosette-like tufts that can reach up to 30 cm in length.  

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MV Queen Anne

luxury liner stopped by Killybegs this past Monday.  There were 3,000 passengers and 1,500 crew members.  The roof in the foreground belongs to a fish processing plant.  The photo was taken from a tower facing the harbour which is only a few minutes walk away.

You can read and see more photos if you wish HERE courtesy of Donegal Daily.

walking bridge

over Dungloe River.  The building on the left is part of a sports storage area.  The pitch/field is right beside it and a kids play area in front of it.

street shopping

Fridays in Falcarragh is market day where you can buy your veggies, check out some clothes, or find the tool you're missing.  This all occurs on main street, starts around 8ish and closes around 4ish

ready to go

with some snacks and phone to catch her bus.