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| Are ye mad? Ye'll be killed! So were
our Bon Voyages as we headed to the Emerald Isle with our bikes for a
three-week gander...
Arriving to a torrential downpour in Dublin airport, it was an
absolute luxury to have Tom arrive with his trailer and shuttle us off to
County Kildare to start our trip in style. Our route was a
loop in the southern half of the island taking in Kilkenny, Tipperary,
Cork, Kerry and Clare before heading back up to Longford.
And yes, all those castles and pubs, traditional musical sessions and
deserted beaches, huge fry-ups and cosy bed and breakfasts were there to
welcome us and send us on our merry way. What's more we did live to tell
the tale... Thumbs up for Irish drivers, who still seem to find cyclists
a novelty. We have to say that they were more than respectful and
encouraging to us and our little orange flags... even on July 12th!
(Ireland, July '04)
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The Curragh, Co. Kildare
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Kilkenny Castle
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Kilkenny town
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The Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary
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Cobh, Co. Cork
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
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Garnish Island, Co. Cork
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Barley Cove, Co. Cork
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Mizen Head, Co. Cork
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Kurt on Cape Clear Island,
Co. Cork
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Willy Clancy Festival,
Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
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Kilmacdough, Co. Galway
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