We had a great weekend camping with some friends from Yorkshire, Phil and Helen Ratcliff and their children Luke and Bethan. They caught the ferry across, and we met them in a car park off the Galway bypass before continuing on to Roundstone. The first campsite we looked at wasn't great for tents - a rough piece of land tucked away at the back (we did see people camping there later). Anyway we carried on to another campsite around the corner which had a big sign outside saying no tents - caravans only. Phil and I spoke to the owner
, and he said that notice was just to "keep the rowdies out". He clearly decided that we didn't fit into that category, and agreed to let us set up our tents at the edge of the campsite, overlooking Dog's Bay. What a fantastic location! We got the tents up before the rain started, and spent the evening hiding inside, chatting and drinking wine! The next day was a glorious sunny day which we spent on the beach - Sarah and I actually went in for a swim which was cold at first but then great! We flew kites with the kids, played cricket, built sandcastles, you get the picture! We headed into Roundstone for a bite to eat on the Saturday evening before having another lazy beachy morning on the Bank Holiday Monday and then returned to Dublin in the afternoon, leaving Phil and Helen and the children to enjoy the rest of their holiday.
A few shots of the campsite and Dog's Bay
We had a catch up evening with the Ratcliffs this week when they called in to see us one evening in our flat, as they had come up from Galway and were camping at Clondalkin. We had a meal together before taking them on a tour of south Dublin to show them Crinken church and various possibilities of where we might live - if we ever decide to buy a house!
, and he said that notice was just to "keep the rowdies out". He clearly decided that we didn't fit into that category, and agreed to let us set up our tents at the edge of the campsite, overlooking Dog's Bay. What a fantastic location! We got the tents up before the rain started, and spent the evening hiding inside, chatting and drinking wine! The next day was a glorious sunny day which we spent on the beach - Sarah and I actually went in for a swim which was cold at first but then great! We flew kites with the kids, played cricket, built sandcastles, you get the picture! We headed into Roundstone for a bite to eat on the Saturday evening before having another lazy beachy morning on the Bank Holiday Monday and then returned to Dublin in the afternoon, leaving Phil and Helen and the children to enjoy the rest of their holiday.A few shots of the campsite and Dog's Bay
We had a catch up evening with the Ratcliffs this week when they called in to see us one evening in our flat, as they had come up from Galway and were camping at Clondalkin. We had a meal together before taking them on a tour of south Dublin to show them Crinken church and various possibilities of where we might live - if we ever decide to buy a house!
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Looks great Dave. A lovely spot to pitch x
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