hauling

 waterand a quad bike

keeping watch

a bird security system :)

hauling water

and an all terrain vehicle

community green space

on a dull day.  It's located about a mile from where we live.  We'll have to revisit it in the spring when nature is rejuvenating itself.

water flowing down the steps

lots of benches to sit and listen

water flowing by

a gazebo

plants, bushes and trees

bog land

this is where some people cut and stack their peat so it dries.

water issues

workers getting ready to check on the water pipes

skywatch

another year is about to end, let's hope the new one is better, a lot better.

Here's to a happy and healthy 2022 to everyone

linking to skywatch friday

picnic table

with a view

cleaning up

hosing down the area

slow stream

that barely has a water flow.  It is located by a ruin that I showed back in April.

skywatch friday

The heat wave still is going on.  Irish Water have introduced a hosepipe ban across the country.  It begins today and will last at least to the end of the month.  The ban prohibits people using their garden hose, with a few minor exceptions. People will not be allowed to use a hosepipe to water their garden or potted plants, wash their car or boat, or fill a paddling pool, pond, or water fountain.

People can still water their garden and plants using a watering can.

linking up with skywatch friday

passing the time

This person found a spot with no one around to watch the ship sail by.  This is one of the many places you can stop and take in the view on the Moville-Greencastle Shore Walk.  There are certain times when walking you will only see a few people on the shore walk.  On this day I saw four people, 2 running, one woman walking her dog and one person in the water which had to be cold.

bridge

I like how the green looks leading up to the bridge and the two channels where the water flows

exploring

Exploring the the area of Bruckless.  Nothing to hear except the talking of birds. 

fintra beach

Fintra beach is a beautiful sandy beach just a couple of kilometers outside of Killybegs.  We haven't walked there yet but will do it as soon as the weather allows.  We usually catch a ride with one of our neighbors and it is a great place to hang out for an afternoon, take a walk or just sit and stare at the scenery.


Fintra beach, along with 12 other Donegal beaches, has been awarded a Blue Flag. ("Beaches are awarded the Blue Flag based on compliance with 32 criteria covering the following:
1) Environmental Education and Information 2) Water Quality 3) Environmental Management 4) Safety and Services All Blue Flags are awarded for one season at a time. If the criteria are not fulfilled during the season or the conditions change, the Blue Flag may be withdrawn."
(Info courtesy of:   http://www.welovedonegal.com/fintra-beach.html)

In the photo below you can see the beach in the background on the left.