Oct 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you ask a person with only a passing interest in the history of landlordism in County Mayo for a single surname, they’re quite likely to give you Bingham, or their adopted title, Lucan. Sir Richard Bingham (above, 1528 – 1599) became Governor of Connacht under...
Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
As we reach the lower slopes of Santa Margarida volcano, we’re some 3 ½ hours and 9 km into our first day of beautiful, easy-going walking in Catalunya. With barely anybody else around and lovely shade-giving trees as constant companions, we’re already wonderfully...
Jun 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Embarking on my Ballymunnelly Bridge to Ballycastle loop, the wind was in my face as I cycled eastwards towards Crossmolina. Not too strong, thankfully, but capable of slowing me nevertheless. The sun was shining beautifully as I approached Bellacorick’s famous...
May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
As I watched 34 Lapwings in the air at once, thoughts turned to moving on and beginning my (mostly) beach walk from Annagh Marsh to Cross Abbey, along the western shore of The Mullet peninsula. I had spent over an hour enjoying these beautiful birds, along with Mute...
Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Whatever you do, don’t launch a new website if you’ve nothing to offer”, I heard them screaming from the wings. Hmm. Welcome to my new website and business name, Barry’s Guided Tours. As you browse my tours, one thing will quickly jump out at you : Several of them...
Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
During the early years of World War II, a series of Look Out Posts (LOPs) was constructed along the coast of neutral Ireland. In total, 83 of these little huts were put in place to watch out over the seas, report back to Army Intelligence HQ and, notably, to recover...
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