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Annan · 16 June 2012, 10:55 PM

Just got back from a trip to Ireland and wanted to share a few pics. The wife and I did a bike tour of County Donegal and had a GREAT time. Had captions for each of these pics but does not look they got included......sorry.

kilyung · 16 June 2012, 10:59 PM

Lovely pictures! Looks like you had a grand time.

texex91 · 16 June 2012, 11:00 PM

Looks like you had a wonderful trip!

Thanks for posting pics

Pep04 · 16 June 2012, 11:02 PM

AMAZING pictures. I have always wanted to visit Ireland.

Gerardus · 16 June 2012, 11:13 PM

Thanxs for sharing, super pics!!!
(I did visit Ireland also some years ago, mainly Dublin and Galway, awesome!)

globalmedia33 · 16 June 2012, 11:17 PM

Very nice photos. Thanks for sharing.

DOW · 16 June 2012, 11:22 PM

Beautiful photos.

The wife unit is from Derry, up North. We usually get over every year or so.

Your 1st pic is Donegal town I see, I picked up a nice Aran sweater there years ago with my inlaws.

slcbbrown · 17 June 2012, 12:37 AM

My wife's family originated in Mayo/Sligo, so we visited the western side a couple times. The second time we went up to Donegal. Enjoyed your pictures and hope you have a great trip.

sea-dweller · 17 June 2012, 01:26 AM

Great photos!

Lamone · 17 June 2012, 01:30 AM

Great pictures! Now, I want to bike ride around Ireland.

FremStar · 17 June 2012, 01:40 AM

Very nice Ron! Patek, Rolex, Omega! Ohhh Myyy!

coolkage · 17 June 2012, 01:48 AM

nice views

Annan · 17 June 2012, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DOW

Beautiful photos.

The wife unit is from Derry, up North. We usually get over every year or so.

Your 1st pic is Donegal town I see, I picked up a nice Aran sweater there years ago with my inlaws.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Hanna Hat Company while there. A very nice young lady gave us a quick tour and I actually bought an Irish Walking Hat right off the shelf from their stock room.

Annan · 17 June 2012, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lamone

Great pictures! Now, I want to bike ride around Ireland.

We loved it and are already looking forward to a return trip. We used:

Ireland by Bike
Seamus Gallagher
[email protected]
www.irelandbybike.com

We felt like we had great service and support from start to finish.

Scott95 · 17 June 2012, 02:54 AM

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to live in the UK for 3 years and got to visit Ireland a couple of times. Your pictures really make me miss that part of the world!!

Cuinne · 17 June 2012, 03:35 AM

Great pics! Brings back a lot of good memories. Thanks for sharing.

Sean.c · 17 June 2012, 06:31 AM

reminds me of home!! thanks for sharing

Speed · 17 June 2012, 07:05 AM

Gorgeous!!!

TSW · 17 June 2012, 07:15 AM

Great pics!

subtona · 17 June 2012, 07:22 AM

great photos,

how was the bicycling? did you put a lot of miles on that way?

Annan · 17 June 2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

great photos,

how was the bicycling? did you put a lot of miles on that way?

Well, lots of hills to climb and with white knuckled, RAPID downhill descents but it was a blast. We elected to do a self guided tour so we could go at our own pace. We averaged about 30 miles/day and made lots of stops to take pics and explore. We were supposed to ride 7 days but only did 6 because one day the wind/rain was so strong it was too dangerous. On that day we got a call from the tour organizer telling us not to try it. He came to our Bed & Breakfast, drove us in his car over the route we would have taken and delivered us to the next stop. What a great guy!! So......all we had to do was follow the maps each day and make our way to the next Bed & Breakfast on the route. AND......most importantly, we had to remember to ride on the left side of the road. We are ready to do it again! It was hard work but one of the most memorable trips I've ever had.

subtona · 17 June 2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Annan

Well, lots of hills to climb and with white knuckled, RAPID downhill descents but it was a blast. We elected to do a self guided tour so we could go at our own pace. We averaged about 30 miles/day and made lots of stops to take pics and explore. We were supposed to ride 7 days but only did 6 because one day the wind/rain was so strong it was too dangerous. On that day we got a call from the tour organizer telling us not to try it. He came to our Bed & Breakfast, drove us in his car over the route we would have taken and delivered us to the next stop. What a great guy!! So......all we had to do was follow the maps each day and make our way to the next Bed & Breakfast on the route. AND......most importantly, we had to remember to ride on the left side of the road. We are ready to do it again! It was hard work but one of the most memorable trips I've ever had.

sounds brilliant!
im a big fan of cycling trips, great way to immerse yourself in the surroundings. sounds like a perfect daily distance to take advantage and enjoy your surroundings
kuddos to you and the wife for the adventure!

sleddog · 17 June 2012, 09:02 AM

Some fabulous scenery and pics you've shown us there..

Must have been some hard riding in some of the more 'hilly' areas?

Thanks for sharing.

Annan · 17 June 2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

sounds brilliant!
im a big fan of cycling trips, great way to immerse yourself in the surroundings. sounds like a perfect daily distance to take advantage and enjoy your surroundings
kuddos to you and the wife for the adventure!

Thanks.....we are both 64 and trying to do everything we can to stay active and healthy.

Hairdude1 · 17 June 2012, 10:16 AM

Looks like a lot of fun!!! Thanks for posting!

Psmith · 17 June 2012, 02:40 PM

Great pics, thanks for sharing

16 June 2012, 10:55 PM	#1
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Rolex in Ireland Trip Just got back from a trip to Ireland and wanted to share a few pics. The wife and I did a bike tour of County Donegal and had a GREAT time. Had captions for each of these pics but does not look they got included......sorry. Attached Images

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16 June 2012, 11:22 PM	#7
DOW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Watch: 116610LN Posts: 90	Beautiful photos. The wife unit is from Derry, up North. We usually get over every year or so. Your 1st pic is Donegal town I see, I picked up a nice Aran sweater there years ago with my inlaws.

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slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	My wife's family originated in Mayo/Sligo, so we visited the western side a couple times. The second time we went up to Donegal. Enjoyed your pictures and hope you have a great trip.

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sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Some fabulous scenery and pics you've shown us there.. Must have been some hard riding in some of the more 'hilly' areas? Thanks for sharing. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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