snail race

 up the wall to the top, it's a slow race.

the M&M boys

 seen hanging out in the local supermarket.  The red boy is kind of shy. :)

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.

Info found by using google lens.

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.  

Info found by using Google lens

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.

on the road

 again to Falcarragh via the bus.

he's watching

 

hole in a wall

came across this on a trail I walked years ago in Ballinrobe.  It looked like someone partied there or lived there.  

bus window shot

 on our way to Falcarragh.

mirror shot

I took this photo in the bus while waiting for it to leave.  I was looking at the bus rearview mirror when I saw these people walking. 

washing the bin

keeping the town looking nice.  There are a bunch of these volunteers around the town getting ready for tourists.

tree and birdhouse

a cute location for the bright colourful birdhouse. 

a determined heron

 searching for a meal. 

delivery

to the Cope Food store in Falcarragh.  Saw this while waiting for the bus home.

Failte = welcome

sun going down.

 sunset in Glenties.

a view of the bay

 the view of Dungloe Bay from Main Street.  Quay road is the road the car is driving on.

working team

 doing some road work

friends

 enjoying a relaxing morning.

Rhododendrons

kiki's kitchen

 having a piece of equipment removed.

sculpture

The sculpture titled Suaimhneas ("Peace" or "Tranquillity") is a memorial artwork designed by Buncrana sculptor John McCarron. 

Location: The sculpture is situated in the Gweedore Business Park's Páirc an Phobail in West Donegal.

Purpose: It was unveiled to commemorate children, teenagers, and young adults who passed away due to tragedy or illness.

St. Connell’s Church

in Glenties.  

St. Connell’s Church, Glenties was designed by the architect, the late Mr. Liam Mc Cormick, Derry and was officially opened on Sunday 19th May 1974 by the Bishop of Raphoe, the late Bishop Anthony Mac Feely. Mr. Mc Cormick has won several awards for the design of his churches and he got an award for this church too.

Surrounded by trees, the Church echoes a feeling of encloure, its high pitched slated roof enclosing the building almost to the ground on both sides. The tall gable ends are white rough-cast. Mr. Mc Cormick makes three strong statements in the design of the Church. 1. Design blending with the environment. 2. The Role of Nature. 3. The Importance of Baptism.

St. Connell’s Church reflects the meeting of the two glens; the Big Glen and the Wee Glen. Na Gleanntai(The Glens) from which the town gets it’s name. The Church has a strong natural light coming mainly from the roof window and the low level window overlooking the landscape area. As we enter this beautilful Church we cross over water and this will remind us of Baptism, the gateway to the Eucharist.

landscape

in rural Donegal 

little bird

 this little colourful bird had lots to say.  Seen by the River Eske in Donegal Town.

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.

church of Ireland

 St Crones Church of Ireland Dungloe located down by the pier.

multicolored fence

seen in Dungloe

boots

These boots were made for flowers.

community garden

 in Ballybofey, co Donegal.  The men's shed headquarters is located there.  They run the garden and also provide plant baskets and containers for the community.  It is all run by volunteers.

delivery

making a delivery.  The guy couldn't find a parking spot for his truck so he took a hand truck to make the delivery.

main street

 in Killybegs

the big white house

with Mt. Errigal in the backgroud. 

flying birds

 in Dungloe looking for some food.

traffic jam

 everyone wants to pass this tractor but sometimes you just have to get in line and wait.

heading home

 from the library.