09 September, 2026

07 September, 2026

water station

when the Diamond in Donegal Town was being upgraded, they got this new water machine.  So if you visit make sure you take your water bottle to refill it and it's free.  Now you don't have to purchase water from the store, saves you some money.


04 September, 2026

rain

our weather has returned to the default mode. :)
photo taken from the upstairs bedroom.


02 September, 2026

signs2

 refreshing the fish and chips sign.


the headquarters for the Killybegs Fishermen Organisation


linking to Tom's signs2

19 August, 2026

water hydrant

Out for a walk, we passed this old water hydrant.  It's an antique, green-painted cast-iron Glenfield & Kennedy water hydrant and drinking fountain featuring a decorative lion's head motif, manufactured in Kilmarnock, Scotland, around 1900.  Freestanding fluted cast-iron pillar design distinctive molded lion's head spout where water flowed.  Foundry inscription reading "Glenfield & Kennedy Ltd., Kilmarnock"
Info from google lens




12 August, 2026

05 August, 2026

collecting

people would stop and donate some change to benefit the Irish Hospice Foundation.


03 August, 2026

Island House

Island House (Teach an Oileáin) is a landmark three-storey civic and enterprise building located on Shore Road in Killybegs.  The facility features a ground-floor tourist information and visitor reception area alongside digital enterprise and office spaces on the upper levels.  It was developed as a focal point of the Killybegs Regeneration 2040 Project.

31 July, 2026

have a seat

 small table in front of Sweet News on main street.  They have coffee, ice cream, and other goodies.


29 July, 2026

signs2

lots of signs to read down at the pier.  The big sign reminds you that you are entering a working harbour.


linking to Tom's signs2

27 July, 2026

tour boat

leaving the Killybegs Harbour.  You will enjoy the views as you travel from the fishing town of Killybegs, along the dramatic shores of Muckross, through the Gaeltacht village of Kilcar, and on to the inspiring sea cliffs of Sliabh League—among the highest in Europe.
The tour lasts about 3-3.5 hours and cost  €60 for adults and less for kids.  The tour is limited to 12 people.
info courtesy of Killybegs Info Centre