FRANCIS BRADLEYwith tales for the trails...
Donegal calling
Walk Talk Donegal is offering a June bank holiday weekend break with three guided walks around the highlands and headlands of North Donegal and the Fanad peninsula. The package includes three nights’ BB with packed lunches in a period country house in Ramelton along with two evening meals in a local restaurant. It costs €290pps. 074-9159366, walktalkdonegal.com.
Trail repairs
The next Mountain Meitheal work day takes place tomorrow, on a project repairing a well-worn track on Three Rock Mountain. Meet at 10.30am at the upper carpark in Ticknock forest. Be prepared for all weathers. Mountain Meitheal will provide the tools and gloves. More details at pathsavers.org.
Whale watching
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group start its summer whale watching courses on Cape Clear Island on June 18th-20th. The weekend will be a mix of outdoor cliff and boat-based whale watches and indoor workshops. The cost is €70 (IWDG members) and €90. Details from padraig.whooley@iwdg.ie, 023-8838761, iwdg.ie.