music in the air

the Letterkenny Ukulele Orchestra performing in Killybegs.

music at the diamond

last Thursday we went to Donegal Town to pick up some library books.  Afterward, we came back to the Diamond to eat our lunch and there was some music playing.  It had a Native American sound to it and was a pleasure to hear while we ate our lunch.   What a wonderful surprise that turned out to be.

music man

playing a tune outside a Tesco parking area.

Castlebar, Co. Mayo

always something going on

Walking the coastal walk is such an adventure and you never know what you will see.  It changes everyday and it is interesting to see the changes.  The tides keep shifting everything around so what wasn’t there today could be there tomorrow.  Another day, another walk, another discovery and another story.  Today's story

There are so many things to see and do.  Take a walk along the coast and take in its beauty.

Enjoy some family fun in one of the many small beaches and bring some food if you wish.

Maybe you have some chores to do before your day is free.  Once this guy is done cutting the lawn all he has to do is step out of his gate and he is on the coastal walk.   One of the benefits from living right beside the walk.

This little guy is taking in the view which is not a bad way to spend a few or many minutes.  Once satisfied, he'll be on his way.  You can do the same, there are places to sit if that is what you wish to do.  Bring along the things you wish to do, a book, a nook or just sit and look.

If you need to practice playing your music, make sure to bring along your instruments.  People love hearing and listening to music.  These two young girls were playing when I happened to pass them and they sounded great.  Of course it was Celtic music :)

Make sure you have both of your shoes on before you head home.  If not, the tide won't guarantee that they will be there for very long.

And if you were waiting for your ship to come in, well, this could be it.

and finally here is the Sunday Sound

 That's it and have a great day wherever you are!

an irish protest

A couple of weeks ago, Movillians gathered around the Tree in Market Square to protest the delivering and installation of windmills up at Kinnego Bay.  They were also concerned that the tree, more than one hundred years old,  may be damaged by the lorries with wide loads.   So on this day, a lorry was sent to do a trial run and see if he could maneuver around the corner.  A few days before, the town had taken down some light posts and bollards to assist them in their quest.  It took the driver 45 minutes and many tries to finally make it.  When he did, the people applauded and cheered.  It was more like an enjoyable mini event.  Music was played, people talking and laughing.  It was an interesting protest, not something I experienced when living in the states.  A totally different experience there.