Donegal Town and Sligo

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

After a Traditional Irish Breakfast and a quick stop at Slieve League where it was still too wet to hike - I was on the road for Sligo with a stop first in Donegal Town. I have noticed that when you stop by visitor centers - they tend to steer you towards cemeteries. I figured why not and visited the old Abbey Graveyard and was sufficiently spooked.

The Castle was closed so I walked around town and contemplated the big dent I found on the side of the rental car. Now I know I hit some things but nothing that would leave such a dent.

A little bit of breakfast before I hit the road - October 18, 2016

Sligo

I stayed in a very nice hotel - the Sligo Park Hotel. I especially liked the view with the stickers on the window so no one would walk into the glass. I was not a big fan of the hamburger I ordered in the restaurant before I went to see some live music.

One of my favorite Celtic rock bands has been the Elders and when I was planning my trip - I had hoped to see the Elders in Ireland on their tour. I planned a couple city days to see live music and to rest up after over a week of serious hiking and site seeing. My schedule suddenly shifted from getting up early to staying up late.

The Moxie Strings

I caught the Michigan based Moxie Strings at Milwaukee Irish Fest a couple years earlier and was glad to hear they would be opening up and playing with the Elders.

The Elders and Moxie Strings Live at 5th on Tealing - October 18, 2016

The Elders

Slainte!

A cold drink while enjoying The Elders and Moxie Strings Live at 5th on Tealing - October 18, 2016

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Route from Teelin to Sligo