Tullan Strand, second week in May 25. Copyright: pat
We’ve spent most of the autumn and winter in Ballyshannon, and it was a lovely time: unusually dry and mild, lots of good weather. But all that did not prepare us for this spring, which probably will go down in history. April started off sunny and dry and May really topped it: an unseen spell of good weather with temperatures between 20 and 27 degrees turned our lovely beaches into a kind of Celtic Costa Brava. Hard times for cloud-lovers.
“It’s unbelievable”, was something I heard more than once, “I can’t believe this is Ireland.”
But it is! Probably a New Ireland, where sunny spells become more extended? Who knows?
Surfers in the water, friends taking snaps. Copyright: pat
Beginners practising their skills before high tide. Copyright: pat
Swimmers at Tullan, second week of May: As warm as it gets in Ireland. Copyright: pat
Beach-Live at Tullan: A Surfer working out on top of the cliffs – probably the most beautiful gym on earth. Copyright: pat.
Late-afternoon light: what a day! Copyright: pat
If you feel enticed to explore the beauties of southern Donegal and northern Sligo, check out our Navone Mews. There are some slots still vacant in June, August and September.
