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/ Two Bullocks on a Boat in Eire
A day of laundry, work, provisioning, buying a few bits at the chandlers, preparing the dinghy and cleaning!
We also explored the town; this anchor is from the Idaho which sank south of the Saltees in June 1878.
All the crew and passengers were landed safely at Kilmore Quay. The bell and rigging are displayed in Kehoe’s Pub and Parlour, which sadly wasn’t open when we walked past.
Beautiful weather with sunshine and light winds.
A memorial to those lost at sea.
Rib bone from a fin whale washed ashore.
Another derelict boat, which will soon be bare ribs.
Kilmore Quay is a small fishing harbour, which is mainly used for yachts transiting; it’s the first stop from Wales, England, the Scillies and France, and of course for us to head to the south of Ireland.
It is a friendly marina, but there is an ever present faint smell of fish, and the sound of a generator on board the fishing vessel.
View over Forlorn Point, a spit of land.
When heading for Kilmore Quay from the sea, St Peter’s Church is one of the first structures seen.
Kilmore Quay has a pretty street of well maintained thatched cottages. Dating from the 19th century these mud wall houses, whitewashed with lime, were originally thatched with wheaten or oaten straw, but now reeds are used.
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It seems many are now holiday homes.
Some of you will recognise this couple, who joined us on board to enjoy a drink in the sunshine!
Having spotted Yacht Puffin in marinas on our travels last year and this, we’ve finally met the crew!
John and Wendy live in Great Oakley, just outside Frinton, and we have many mutual acquaintances and friends.
We’ve also visited many of the same ports, so lots of comparing notes and stories!
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