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The Gathering

August 12, 2026
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Achill Island was not something that would have come first in our minds to visit Ireland. The idea of coming here was initiated by an Irish/Canadian friend who wanted to come to Achill to scatter his wife’s ashes.

Having Achill Island as one of the main focuses of the trip has been a treasure. It’s far up on the northwest coast of Ireland and open to all the nature of the north Atlantic. It’s a treasure.

Not quite Northern Ireland but getting close.

Brr – Connie paddled in the water but too cold to swim for her
Trying to learn a little Gaelic
Learning to cut peat to stay warm and dry
Are they rescued refugees? No, a collection of Agatha and Derek’s friends and relatives getting ready to set sail and scatter ashes.
Making our was south through Westport, Connemarra and on to Galway
Doolough Valley Famine Memorial
Klylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
The entrance to the walled garden
A most amazing gigantic walled garden
And this photo is only a small part of the walled garden
Wrecked ship on Innis Oirr, which is one of the Aran Islands
Lighthouse on Innis Oirr
The cliffs of Moher

That’s it for now. On to Dublin tomorrow.

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  1. Darrel and Loretta Smith's avatar
    Darrel and Loretta Smith permalink
    August 12, 2026 11:29

    Love the photos. A unique adventure, to be sure. L&D xx

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