Sunday 17 June 2012

An La Deireanach

30 Kilometers remained as we set out from the kindness of Ivan's and Veronica's Lough Gara Lodge for our final halting spot.
The Chief O Sullivan had led us out from Dunboy Castle fifteen days previous and it was fitting that an O Rourke should lead us into Leitrim- talk about being surrounded with nobility!! Peter O Rourke plotted our course along the historic way and on our way passed the home place of Douglas De Hide ( cead Uachtarah na hEireann) and Turlough O Carolan. Even though separated by centuries both made a huge contribution to our heritage. Our walk took us along side Kilronan Castle and the Foxgloves put on a tremendous show along the way greeting us more or less from every hedgerow. Late in the afternoon we once again crossed the Shannon and Leitrim was within our sights. Whilst the Foxgloves were a constant reminder of the beauty of the area nothing could beat the welcome we received at Leitrim. I bet even Donal Cam O Sullivan himself would of been proud of it. All I can say "the people of Leitrim have never lost it and the welcome we received would make any heart glad"
The journey's end could not of ended on a higher note and our deepest graitute for the warmth and welcome received. Pat, Michael, Cherrise and Josh from Killure, Dick from SouthTipp, Johnny from Birr and all the people from Leitrim "go raibh mile Maith agaibh" for making its such a special occasion.

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