In Limerick

13/09/12

   Headed out from Barry's and slowly up the coast. I stopped at a burial sight I had been told about. But unfortunately I could not find the sight where the Stone Henge stones come from. I did find the Devil's bridge tho. Lovely ride all the way till Porthmadog where it took a while to find a camp ground. I found 2 full of caravans but they all had stable grounding so I think they are actually holiday homes, I couldn't find the reception for either place. 

Ben on an ATV

This guy has exactly they same set up as me, had to take a photo of that.

Burial chamber door way

They call it the punch bowl

The Devil's bridge is the bottom one

14/09/12

   There was some music festival on at Portmerilion so I didn't get to see the set for Prisoner. I headed out to Holyhead to catch the ferry to Ireland. Was a nice crossing not too ruff. Eventually found a hostel in Dublin and decided to enjoy some Irish spirit lol, no not the Jamieson's type the beer type.

Ok it is not so suprising now..this was the first time in my life i have seen an O'Neil's that wasn't a pub lol what a shock.

15/09/12

   Woke up very hung over, mmm how did that happen. I sat around doing a lot of very little until about 15:00 when I felt much better and asked about a bed for the night, as they had been booked up when I arrived the day before, and found that they had a room.... I had paid 18euro for the night before in a 8 bed dorm, now they wanted 32 for the same bed. Ok this happens in Amsterdam where the price goes up for Friday, Saturday as that is when the weekend smokers come in. Here in Dublin I was a bit shocked as it was Saturday night so wasn't a weekend thing. The lady said “Lady Gaga is in town!”. I said “So I hear, but why is the bed twice the price for a Saturday???” she said “Lady Gaga is in town!!!”

Who the F**K cares about Lady Bloody Gaga.

   Well that's it for Isaac's Hostel I packed the bike and rode out to anywhere. Ended up in Wexford, nice and cold by the time I got there and had seen no signs for camp grounds, so I stayed in a B&B for 50 euro.

16/09/12

   Got up early to find that some thing/idiot had either drunkenly pretended to ride my bike, or tried to steal it and dropped it... breaking the new right hand mirror I replaced in London and also broke the front brake lever. Mmm lucky I still carry some wire, so I wired the brake lever back on packed the bike. Decided to leave even in the rain so carefully rode down to Cork, had to stop on the way and make a new set of wire to hold it on.

   Made it safely down to Cork and checked into a kiwi hostel, ended up having a few drinks with some local lads. Funny enough a man later in the night told me to be careful about people here as they are out to rip you off... After the last 2 nights I almost believed him.

Not happy Jan...

So i wrote a rude letter... Oh and if you do read this person who broke my bike the brake lever was only 15euros, so send cheque for 75euros instead of 150.

17/09/12

   Up late as I had a few beers with some local lads lol, it is Ireland. I road around all the places a guy at the information said where bike shops even one which was his uncles car repair but he was a bike lover so would be able to help...BUT it was Monday and all where closed. What the! It's Monday, open, I want brakes. The last place I mumbled loud enough and the man came out side to ask if I was alright. So I mentioned how someone had dropped the bike and got a new brake lever for only 15euro. Well played mate sorry I forgot to bring you a card the next day.

18/09/12

   Headed out to Blarney Castle in the morning and kissed the stone, that should make me talk better know all I need to find is the stone that helps me write better lol. Went back to the hostel after that and packed the bike. I followed the N71 down along the coast until Bantry? (ok my map book actually has no villages marked on it for this whole route so cannot be sure what any place was actually called) I headed out towards Dursey Island around the Beara ring. Finally ending up in Kenmare at another B&B.

The home of THE Stone

The home of THE Witch

The art gallery on the grounds, these where 2,200euro, probably each. Interesting place to exibit your art, in the grounds of Blarney castle

Another Flag

19/09/12

   Followed the Kerry coast all the way to Tralee including a lovely loop out around Dingle. Some lovely roads not to much traffic. Ended up in Limerick as I need a new front tyre. Found a pub next to my hotel and meet a local man who knows someone in Palmerston North. Normally I would laugh and say yeah I know everyone in New Zealand. But in this case

   Uncle Pete do you know a man called Michael Shaughnessy possible living at 3 Shamrock st . He has lived in Parmie for about 35 years and is 74?. His brother John is looking for him as their sister has cancer and not long to go. If you know him or of him can you possible help by emailing a phone number.

Steg.... something castle lol, it was a random side road so wasn't really looking at the signs.

Some lovely beaches, but look at the high tied mark

With the wind some would be great for blokarting or kite surfing

Windy but dry

More nice beachs, i'm surprised about this

Connor pass near Dingle.

20/09/12

   Got a second hand front tyre fitted for 100euro. Decided to stay in a better place in Limerick and do...my washing. No laundrettes in town though so I have to pay 15euro for someone to wash them for me... shit I miss Asia.

Hope you can find some info for me Uncle peter.

 Enjoy your life