As it was a four hour drive down to Ballina and Pauline and Eileen's roots we decided to do an overnight stay in Donegal which conveniently was halfway to our destination. We knew our nights above the pub in Bushmills would be quite busy so booked a place outside of town to assure us of a good night sleep.
On arrival we did a quick walk around the town before settling in to the cavernous Abbey Hotel for a good lunch. The town was heaving as it was gearing up for St. Patrick's day as well as a country festival so we were quite happy to head for 'Hollies hideaway' for a bit of respite. *
The Church of Ireland
Donegal Castle
Red Hugh O'Donnell
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
What the well dressed new communicant is wearing.
Looking out onto Donegal Bay
*Sadly it was not to be as although the accommodation was great our sleep was disturbed by a barking dog in the courtyard of the owners house opposite from 3.00am and off and on until 5.00am! It was a bit odd as when it started I opened our window to check what was going on only to shine a light on an open patio door with a small dog yapping up ay me! Had there been a break-in and the couple had been murdered? Were they deaf and fresh air freaks? Should we try ringing them? All this made for a rather anxious night as you can imagine! All was revealed when we posted a review only to be asked to take it down as "They had worked hard to get their good rating" and said that their daughter had come in late ( 3.00am perhaps?) and left the door open and this allowed the dog to get out! Have to ask again about their inability to hear the yapping! They have said they will refund us...watch this space.
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