The bottom point of the Mullet peninsula is the Blacksod lighthouse, from which the weather report that gave d-day the green light was sent. From the small port, 3000 Irish left in the 1800 for Boston and Quebec. There was a monument commemorating those who made the journey.

It is starting to be a bit of wet. We stopped at what looked like a stone circle but turned out to be a modern installation.

Saint Deirbhile

Dairbhile (Darbiled), a native of Meath, travelled to the Mullet Peninsula to escape an admirer. However, she was followed and gouged out her own eyes to make herself less attractive. When her horrified lover left, she washed her eyes in the waters of a well and her sight was restored.

One of the stops there was an island connected to the main land with a Causeway of Dunes. The Causeway was completely washed away by a big storm, hence being designated an island. It was quickly rebuilt to reconnect the community.

At the Ballycroy Visitor Center – Wild Nephin National Park, there was an interesting exhibition about the geology, the bogs, and the history of the area. There was also a trail with animal carvings and weaves statues.