The Holyhead to Dublin ferry was smooth, but getting out of Dublin provided a few problems for some of the group! Then it was a four hour drive up to Donegal through some gorgeous scenery and many border crossings.
Donegal - July 2007
| In July 2007 a WSAC group headed
to Donegal - the North-West corner of Ireland. Donegal is renound
for it's wild and windswept coast so with the poor summer weather we were
not optimistic for calm seas and blue skies.
The Holyhead to Dublin ferry was smooth, but getting out of Dublin provided a few problems for some of the group! Then it was a four hour drive up to Donegal through some gorgeous scenery and many border crossings. |
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We were based in Carrigart on Sheephaven Bay, diving with Donald Cullen of Mevagh Divers: www.mevaghdiving.com Donald has a great set-up. The dive centre has a shop, changing rooms and classroom as well as drying area. We stayed at Mevagh House B&B which is next to the dive centre and provides en-suite accommodation. Donald currently has two new ribs (8 or 12 divers) which are launched about 10 mins drive from the centre.
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| The first day's diving was around Horn Head which offered some shelter from the wind. There was plenty of colour and life on both dives, "The Stags" and "Pat Mc Gees 2". Walls were covered in jewel anemones and there was lots of life including lobsters and crabs to see. Day two provided a chance to do some cavern dives. There were a number of caves with interconnecting tunnels. There were fabulous rock formations and really exciting dives. On the first two days diving high winds had kept us within the bay but on the third day the wind dropped, the sun finally came out and we were able to do the dives The Frenchman and the wreck of the Kalliopsis, both were outstanding dives. |
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| After the diving some of the
group took the opportunity for sightseeing on the way home and travelled
around the coast of Donegal soaking up the fantastic scenery.
Unfortunately we did not get too much sunshine but plenty of wind and
rain, this gave ample opportunity to enjoy the Guinness and the craic.
Three days diving did not seem enough, we felt we had only just started to discover the delights of such a fantastic coastline with stunning underwater vistas, amazing sea life and excellent visibility. Watch out Donald, we'll be back! |
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