Today, I’m making my way from Killarney to the Dingle Peninsula. Excited and the weather is holding up…despite meteorology predictions…yay!

Inch Beach is stunning—a long, golden stretch of coastline with breathtaking views of the Atlantic. The waves are wild, the scenery is unforgettable, and the water is freezing. Perfect for a bracing walk, no toes were dipped.

A delightful pet farm experience on the Slea Head Drive…lambkins, goats, even an alpaca or 2…you can feed and adore them up close. This little one wanted some greenery after some pellets she got from me….

Wow! What an ace position for this house…in my dreams this is idyllic, but in reality it’s 10 kms from a supermarket, along a tourist-packed road…groan.

More beautiful views along the Slea Head Drive….with the sun peeking out at times making it even better!

Back in Dingle…saw this gorgeous pair of houses…

On the way to my hotel…ooh, what’s happening?? Discovered from passersby at a roundabout (we were stuck there while a street theatre performance was happening)…Dingle hosts the climax of Féile na Bealtaine, a major 5-day community music and arts festival featuring street theatre, music, and art.

Well here was a street theatre performance in the street just ahead celebrating local wildlife, beginning at 12.30 – lasted 20 minutes, with traffic banked up behind me for kilometres…..finally got to the guesthouse and checked in.

Went for a walk in Dingle village, the sun was warm, people were out strolling, eating fish and chips or ice cream….lots of energy and good vibes abounded.

Called into O’Flaherty’s Bar in Dingle, an institution re traditional Irish music, language and culture I’m told. Under the stewardship of publican Fergus Ó Flaithbheartaigh, O’Flaherty’s is a trad mecca where musical strains ‘colour the night air’. Visiting musicians are made to feel welcome. Every inch of its walls are adorned with photographs and memorabilia documenting the history of Dingle town.

Over the road was the fabulous Greenlane Gallery that showcases vibrant and distinctive contemporary Irish Art. Particularly liked Honora O’Neill’s, “The Way Back to Life”, a mere E 7,200.

Dominika Piekarska’s paintings were wonderful too …https://www.greenlanegallery.com/ – couldn’t get a pic that would do her art justice, so just a link for you to decide.

Had dinner @ the Boatyard Restaurant…sensational John Dory with potato Dauphinoise!! And great views to the boat harbour too.

As I was eating, had an ‘incoming’ from Insta and laughed out loud when I saw the image. If I had been drinking coffee, it would have been a snorting moment.

Will share with you now…