Bantry.

Tuesday 28th May 2024.

After a lovely sunny day yesterday things certainly changed in the evening, approximately 8 pm a sea mist rolled in and it began to drizzle, then about 10 pm the wind started to blow strongly and not long afterwards it began to rain heavily. This went on all night with Homer being both buffeted by the wind land lashed with rain where we were parked on the exposed cliff top.

Thankfully this morning it began to brighten up, it was only a 29 mile drive to Bantry and by the time we arrived the rain had stopped, first port of call was Lidl to stock up with provisions for the next three days. The aire is in a dedicated motorhome parking area with access to all services for 20 euros per night, but again it is 4 euros to get rid of your rubbish 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 we will have to something soon we have 6 sacks😂😂

Bantry is a town in the parish of Kilmocomage on the south west coast of County Cork. It is at the head of Bantry Bay a deep water gulf extending 30 km to the west. The focus of the town is a large square that was formed by infilling an inner harbour that was once the head of Bantry Bay. This now host the weekly market and other events, it is however still liable to flooding at High Tides as shops and pubs have flood defence systems at their doors.

We decided to spoil ourselves this evening and we walked to a local fish and chip shop for a takeaway, fish and chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and a side salad for 13 euros each, about on par with England.

Early evening we went for a walk around the other side of the harbour.

We are being entertained this evening by small boats arriving and departing the harbour.