Ultimate All-Ireland Landmark Tournament

My guided tour of my drive around the Horseshoe this afternoon.

There she is, the majestic Benbulben popping her head out on the right and giving you a wink and telling you to enjoy your visit to The Gleniff Horseshoe.



Like a giant wave, Benwiskin looks out to the Atlantic Ocean and is the start of our anti clockwise drive around the horseshoe. You can reach Benwiskin by climbing Benbulben and walking across the top



Next we have the old school house. It was abandoned when mining operations ceased. Myself and some friends were really big fans of Most Haunted when it was first on tv. So we headed up here after midnight and checked out all the old buildings. The schoolhouse was very spooky.



Here’s a professional photo that includes the view we’ve been looking at all through the comp. I had my good white trainers on today so wasn’t traipsing in the mud



If you were to walk over this part of mountain you would end up on top of glencar waterfall. It’s probably not that far as the crow flies.



Going in an anti clockwise direction and you do get better views of the sea. In the middle of this photo is Classiebawn and beyond it you can see the outline of Sliabh Liag! I stood for ages but the clouds wouldn’t shift. On a good day it’s very clear.



We’re now at the end of the drive and you see the old buildings that were used when this was a mining area. There’s a lovely picnic area here too.



Please excuse my photography skills but I’ve always had dodgy eyesight.

So, I have given you Benbulben, Diarmuid & Grainne’s cave, Glencar Waterfall, Classiebawn & Sliabh Liag! Even if it doesn’t win, I highly recommend visiting the area whenever you get the chance.

I should have waited till now to do the drive as there’s a great pink sky tonight. But I’m waiting on a takeaway delivery.

This is the view from my own back garden looking at Truskmore.

Gleniff Horseshoe - if you haven’t already guessed, I’m in love with the place.

Newgrange - It’s better than the lough.