2026 - Trip to Ireland , visit friends , enjoy the sights

 July 12th we travelled to Hollyhead for the Ferry to Dublin and then drove to Inishmore Island to stay at Gary Envis and Mandy Platts superb place. 

Gary and Mandy - The People to make your stay one to remember

Their beautiful property made for a pleasant time with these fabulous hosts

On the Ferry , Ireland bound and Mick has his first 'Black-stuff' 

Carola joins with first Lager of the day

Arrived at Mandy and Gary's and a great picture of the former GREENHILL AC members

The girls also in the picture 

What a great start to the holiday 

Dangerous 4 - dont mess with them !

Another evening sitting in the garden

Visit to some beautiful gardens

Suffering with their special Breakfast 

Mick with the perfect pint of Black stuff

On the Island for evening meal 

Sneaked a few hours down at Gary's local fave fishing spot

Gary started well with a hybrid then roach however the swimmers were jumping off the landing stage so it became a little tough to increase the catch .

River boat trip - launch !

The boat trip commences

                             

Guess who with a pint of Black stuff ...... Ooooooooooooooooooooooo!

The music flows like the river and the drinks 

                     

Boat trip and serenaded by live music

Ballyconnel at the Anglers Arms

Memories of fishing days past at the famous Francis Steak place

         

Enniskillen and the best tackle shop - meeting up with Simon again 

Invite to the Sussie and Julian Palace (note the artistic brick floor work of Jules)

This Brickwork is only 15 years old !!!

Then the entertainment started .......Dave and Ed on Guitars with Julian

              

            

                                    

Crazy 'Ange' 

                

Julian ! ........never knew he was so musical !

                

Great people evening 

Julian cloned with Elvis 

Belturbet

A visit for Mick who had great memories of the small town

Meanwhile back at the Gary + Mandy home of Relax - we had a cup of tea

Home time and Mick sinks his last Black stuff on the Ferry... Oooooooooo

Ferry Home time - bye-bye Ireland , see you again soon 💘💚💘💚💘💚