May 2, 2026
by Lids
Comments Off on 29/4 – 30/4/2026 County Cork
Lots of maritime history in Cobh. Originally known as Cove, it was renamed Queenstown in 1849 to honor Queen Victoria’s visit, before officially becoming Cobh in 1922. During the Napoleonic Wars, it served as a major British naval base and … Continue reading
April 29, 2026
by Lids
Comments Off on 28/4/2026 Wexford County
I was tasked with a mission today, a whimsical one at that. A friend from Victoria, who knew I was passsing through Wexford, asked me to deliver a ‘message in a bottle’ to a little village in the county, Blackwater. … Continue reading
April 28, 2026
by Lids
Comments Off on 27/4/26 Wicklow county
Set off super early (like 7.45) to try to avoid rush hour, getting out of Dublin…almost succeeded. Got onto the recommended route R115 to Sally Gap and Lough Tay….discovered it was KILOMETRES of unrelenting peat bog …..reminded me of travels … Continue reading