Ireland - Gaps, Leap and Passes

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After lunch it we did the Slea Head drive. A road that , in places clings to the side of the cliff,with a roadside wall separating the road from a long drop to the Atlantic Ocean below
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Still on the Dingle Peninsula we continued on to the Conor Pass and another great bit of road with views to match
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So, after some great roads it was time to progress North. We made a beeline for the ferry across the Shannon Estuary at Tarbet. Whilst waiting for the ferry we found a B&B for the night a few miles west along the coast from Galway City.

We arrived at the B&B just before dark, and after booking in the owner gave us a lift into the local village for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks. The owner of the B&B collected us later and brought us back - a great service, that was offered and not asked for.
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Tuesday 31st & anther warm, rain free cloudy day

We continued west along the Galway coast
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The a coffee stop in Clifden

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This parked up beside us. Looked and sounded great for a 50 year old motor
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Continued west along the Sky Road
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Came across Omey Island - tide was out -so popped over to have a look
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Next stop along the coast was Leeaun - been here before - a beautiful place to stop, take in the views over lunch.
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So shortly leaving Leeaun I spotted a possible fishing spot so thought I would give it a go. On my third cast I caught and landed a 5lb Salmon! - just when I thought this trip could not get any better.

My Salmon handling skills need to be improved though! Safely returned to continue on its epic journey
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Continued on the R335 and another stop at the beautiful Doo Lough
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