24 May, 2018

the old coastguard station

in Killybegs.  This is where we are going to move in the next few weeks.  I will be offline for a bit so I will see you all when we get connected again. 
About the station:  it was built in 1875 and has five individual cottages plus the tower.  It's a lovely place and in front is a garden for flowers and other plants and trees.  We are only renting one of the cottages.  Our friend lives in the tower and he and his wife did some intensive work and as a result got the building listed as a historical building.


a look back at the station c1900


Photo courtesy of James Byrne photo gallery

17 May, 2018

kerr's pink potatoes

delivered right to your door, who knew this service was available.  Kerr's Pink potatoes have a distinctive pink colour with deep eyes. They are quite floury and starchy. They are very good for mashing and boiling but can also be chipped.


16 May, 2018

signs signs

found Mr. Mickey Mouse hanging around.  I guess he got lost and can't see the sign :)


linking to signs signs

15 May, 2018

Filia Nettie

was passing through Lough Foyle a few days ago heading back to Amsterdam.


  • IMO: 9488827
  • Name: FILIA NETTIE
  • MMSI: 244363000
  • Vessel Type: GENERAL CARGO
  • Gross Tonnage: 2199
  • Summer DWT: 2950 t
  • Build: 2008
  • Flag: NETHERLANDS
  • Home port: WERKENDAM

  • 13 May, 2018

    12 May, 2018

    11 May, 2018

    skywatch friday


    morning in Moville.  The awning you see up the road with the blue back is the veg man and his trailer.  The man crossing the street has his veggies for the week.  The tree is where people gather to meet for everything.  It's known as "The Tree". :)


    linking to skywatch friday

    06 May, 2018

    a colourful walk

    that I took around town and this is what I saw

    two blooming trees on the grounds of St. Columb's Church of Ireland.


    some trees blooming among the green


    these were off to the side of a driveway


    a front garden


     a stone wall with blooming wee pale purple flowers



    03 May, 2018

    road work

    I wondered why there was a traffic jam and found the answer at the bottom of the hill.


    water drainage pipe being replaced