G4S security

founded in 1968, they are one of Ireland’s longest established security solutions companies.

We are going to be moving to Dungloe this week which is an hour NW from Killybegs.  The landlord and letting agent who oversees our place haven't been getting along and there are some issues with our current residence that are not being addressed.  So off we go and am looking forward to a new town.  I'll see you when we get access again to the internet.  Have a great week!

I've never seen a notice stating the escape hatch is on the roof.

signs

a map of the Ireland's northwest coastline  mounted outside the children's play area.

below the map is shown in three sections

to see other signs from around the globe, click here

Slieve League

has some of the highest sea cliffs on the island of Ireland.  Although less famous than the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare, Slieve League's cliffs reach almost three times higher.  You can read more about it here.

skywatch friday

skywatch friday

the men's shed

of Moville.  You can read more about men's sheds in Ireland here.

St. Stephen's Day

St Stephen's Day commemorates the life of St Stephen, an early Christian martyr. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland (Wikipedia).   Below is some of the things people do, we just enjoy the day, the cooking has been done so none of that today.  I hope everyone had a lovely and peaceful Christmas.

What Do People Do?
Many people generally spend the day quietly with family members or close friends. Some Christians attend special church services to remember St Stephen's life. Other people may visit a theater to see a pantomime. Pantomimes are musical-comedy productions based on fairy tales and aimed at families. They incorporate audience participation, cross-dressing, double entendre and references to recent local events.
In some parts of Ireland, children go from door to door with a wren (a small bird) in a cage or a model wren on a stick. They may also sing, play music or perform traditional dances. In some areas, boys may dress as girls or women. Many hope to collect money for community or school projects or charity.
(Wikipedia)

who owns lough foyle?

there is a disagreement about who owns Lough Foyle.  Ireland claims they do, the UK disagrees and claims they do.  You can read about the controversy here

the flags

(L-R)  County Donegal, Ireland and Moville flags.  I have tried to photograph these flags before and it's rather hard.  You either have no wind, wind but not enough to extend the flags or they get wrapped around the pole and just hang.  I was walking up from the shore and saw that the flags were blowing pretty good.  So this is the best I've gotten so far.

The Moville flag

the silver strand

The Silver Strand is a horse-shoe shaped beach situated at Malin Beg, near Glencolmcille, in south-west County Donegal, Ireland.
The stairs are on the right, you can see the railing, and they head down to the beach.  There are many and it is a very steep decline .

The little specks on the green are the sheep.

Sheep living on the edge :)