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/ Two Bullocks on a Boat in Eire
Dungarvan Castle is just along the quay.
It has been continually occupied as a military garrison and police barracks for nearly eight centuries. The castle accommodated Norman constables, the British Army, the Royal Irish Constabulary, the Irish Republican Army and the Garda Siochana, who moved to newer premises in 1987.
The barracks were built in 1748, and were probably some of the first purpose built accommodation for soldiers in Europe. Sadly they were often poorly built and maintained, and poor sanitation and overcrowding were common concerns.
The castle has also been under almost constant attack and the South West Tower is the only original building of King John’s Castle safe enough to enter. There has been some reconstruction, and the barracks were rebuilt after being burnt down by the IRA when they left.
The gatehouse of the castle.
Dungarvan has embraced Pride week. There are flags and bunting all over town, and yesterday there was a festival in the park. We didn’t go, but could hear the music from the boat. A dog show was a favourite again, with a prize for the naughtiest dog; not sure how it was judged!
Once again we’re on AIS. Boat Watch is a good free app, if you want to see where we are in real time.
Dungarvan dries out quite considerably. The drying patch is reflected by the diagram / map on AIS.
The Devonshire Bridge over the Colligan River, built in 1816.
A yacht tied up against the harbour wall so a cherry picker could be used rather than someone climbing the mast.
The yacht had to wait for the next high tide to float again, so was left high and dry for nearly 12 hours.
We really enjoyed our meals in The Old Bank, one of which was to celebrate Fathers’ Day. Delicious food and lovely staff.
The people at the Sailing Club are very friendly and helpful, and Siobhan serves a great pint of the black stuff!
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