55. Moving on from Achill Island to Knock Airport, Letterkenny, Ramelton and onto Rathmullan, Co. Donegal

SCENES from IRELAND

Ireland West Airport Knock (Irish: Aerfort Iarthar Éireann Chnoc Mhuire) is a regional airport located 5.6km (3.5 miles) south-west of Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland.

The village of Knock is 20km (12.5 miles) away. It was has been known as Knock International Airport, Connaught Regional Airport, and Horan International Airport. Some airlines (especially low-cost airlines) know it as Knock Ireland West. Connaught Aero Club and Eirtrade Aircraft Services are also based at the airport. The unlikely site, on a hill in boggy terrain, was thought by many to be unrealistic but the airport was built following a long and controversial campaign by Monsignor James Horan. The primary motivation for its construction was for pilgrims to access Knock Shrine. Despite criticisms that the site was too boggy and too foggy, Monsignor Horan successfully campaigned for an airport within 5 years, primarily through fund raising with a Jumbo Draw ran to raise the final IR£400,000 needed. Sadly, Monsignor Horan died shortly after the opening of the airport, and his funeral was held at the then named Horan International Airport. In recent times, Monsignor Horan has been celebrated with a bronze statue memorial erected at the airport, quite a story!

Knock Airport - to collect the 'children' flying in from London

The chapel at Knock Airport where the internet cafe also functions as an art gallery!

 Ireland West Airport Knock (in Irish it is Aerfort Iarthar Éireann) is an airport located a few miles south-west of Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland. The airport was formerly known as Knock International Airport, Connacht Regional Airport, and Horan International Airport. Connaught Aero Club  and Shoreline Aviation are based at the airport which was officially opened on 30 May 1986 The opening of Knock Airport followed a long campaign by Monsignor James Horan and Knock airport was intended to bring employment to an impoverished corner of Ireland, as well as allow pilgrims to visit the nearby Roman Catholic Knock Shrine which commemorates an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1879.
 

Thank you Ryanair for delivering two of our guests before heading off to Donegal to continue the holiday.

A brief stop in LETTERKENNY, Co. Donegal.

Letterkenny is a busy bustling little town especially in and around the main street.

In the centre of Letterkenny is a sculpture called 'The Hirings?' reflecting that this was the place were ...

The grand 19th century St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny

There are a few fine buildings such as that of the AIB Bank ...

... and Letterkenny in County Donegal is quite upmarket these days with lots of new cafes and places to eat out e.g. Sienna Cafe Wine Bar Deli, Gallagher Hotel and Cafe Blend. Overall a very pleasant busy little town.lots of 'upmarket' cafes and the modern theatre (below right).

There is also the Donegal Museum, Letterkenny - a quick visit before heading north up the Fanad Peninsula calling in at Ramelton.

Another brief visit - this time the little town of RAMELTON

Ramelton lies on the banks of the salmon rich River Leannan.

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The River at Ramelton

A pretty row of coloured painted Georgian houses and shops on the main street of Ramelton.

Main street in Ramelton

A bit run down, but the riverside of Ramelton looks great for development and would make an attractive tourist area.

The old quayside at Ramelton on the River Leannan

The old warehouses on the quayside - long since finished their business.

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The River bank cafe is in a nice situation on the quayside and the Bridge Bar near the road bridge over the River Leannan.

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We then head north again alongside Lough Swilly for our final destination Rathmullan where we stayed for a week.

heading for Rathmullan as Lough Swilly comes into sight ...

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