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One of the best things about visiting a new places is scratching the surface to explore their hidden history. This is especially true of Ireland and its colourful past. Behind the islands’ many beautifull landscapes, you’ll find the stories of the Rising, waiting to be explored. One of these prints of history I found walking in the middle of the Ox Mountains – the grave of a French soldier who took ill and died more than 200 years ago on the windswept slopes of the Ox Mountains while marching with General Humbert's army from Ballina to Tubbercurry. Few years ago he has finally been commemorated with the erection of a plaque on what is believed to be his final resting place.    Although the reputed burial place of the soldier has been known locally for generations as The Frenchman's Grave , it's also thought hundreds of General Humbert's soldiers may have died on the mountain side . I dedicate my post to one of the turbulent period in Irish History – The Reb...

We had a wonderful day at logging Talt, following invitation to participate on the walking trail Lough Talt - Gorterslin with Sligo walkers from Sligo walking club, Mountaineering club and Ox mountain adventure camp. It was a lovely scenic walk around the shores of picturesque lake which is home to a diverse range of bird life, with wild ducks, swans and dippers to be seen overhead. Lough Talt is a nice blue lake of about 200 acres situated at the foothills of the Ox Mountains in South Sligo between the villages of Tubbercurry, Aclare and Bunnyconnellan,  in the West of Ireland. It is the largest of the lakes in the Lough Hoe Bog area. It is a glacier lake and lies at approximately 500 ft above sea level and measures 67 ft at its deepest point.  Nature lovers and walkers are drawn to Ox Mountain with Lough Easkey, Lough Talt and the surrounding hillside The lake is perfect for different kind of activities including fishing and stand up pad...

People of all ages and fitness levels had have chance to put on their walking shoes and get active as part of the Sligo Spring Walks Series. Over a 4 week of February participants enjoyed 7 walks around Sligo. As one of participant I’d like to highly recommend for tourists use these information for your future walks' planning.   Walks are suitable for everyone who likes to enjoy beautifull landscapes and not scared of local weather!!! ü   Killaspugbrone Coastal Trail -Strandhill You can start from Strandhill promenade. Distance: 4km, 1.5 hours approx. This stunning coastal walk takes you through the scenic seaside village of Strandhill. The trail brings walkers through a variety of coastal habitats including sand dunes, salt marsh and pine woodland. It passes by Killaspugbrone Church, an early Christian site with historic and legendary associations. The route features some magnificent views of Benbulben and Knocknarea and out over Sligo Bay. ü   Benbulb...

Сегодня выдалось на редкость погожее и солнечное утро , и мы с Лукой отправились покорять знаменитый холм Knocknarea , на вершине которого выложен курган, в центре которого в каменной пирамиде покоится легендарная королева- воительница Медб (Maeve).  Получасовое восхождение по вполне протоптанной и цивильной тропинке - и взорам открываются океан, леса и долы окрестностей графства Sligo. В самом центре холма - пирамида из камней. Такой представил королеву местный резчик. Поговаривают, владычица Коннахта, богатырша и красавица Медб владела также магией друидов и способностями лицезреть грядущее, в чем ей помогали духи, принимавшие облик птиц и ящериц. Ах, как жаль, что не овечек , мирно пасущихся сегодня на холме, с которыми я имела невзаимное желание пообщаться! (Вот были бы эти овцы духами, не убегали бы от меня, а научили какой-нибудь кельтской премудрости ) Несмотря на то, что королева Медб является одной из центральных фигур кельтской мифологии, о ней не так уж...