People enjoy discussing weather. In Ireland at this time of year there is much to discuss.

 

 

And of course during the day there was periods of sleet,snow more sunshine, and more rain, so it is no wonder people like to discuss the weather.

We drove through farm areas and close to the coast. When we reached Clonakilty we had planned to see the model village but the rain sent us into a cafe to check out local treats………it was worth it.

Guess what, we found a stone circle. As I said before, we have seen signs but they were well away from the road so not easily accessed. Stone circles are believed to be part of religious or burial ceremonies by medieval man.

Old Head of Kinsale has been the site for a lighthouse and Signal station for many years. It has witnessed many shipwrecks including the torpedoed Lusitania. Unfortunately we could only see the lighthouse in the distance and the outside of the Signal station. Travelling in winter has the advantage of no crowds and traffic but lots of sights are closed😕

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kinsale is a very pretty town with a long history in trade and defence.  It has quaint shops and the ruins of two forts. On top of this it offers swimming,fishing,and sailing……not that I want to do any of these. Well that’s your lot for today…until tomorrow.