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Ireland is circled in by the fourth named storm this season 2024/25: Darragh
As you would expect, it will peak here in Dun Laoghaire just after midnight.
We have some extra defense lines out and will be glad once its over.
Cross fingers…
It was an interesting combo today enjoying a soft ice (late October!) while beast Ashley played some fluctuating harmonies in forte-fortissimo. It is the first named storm of the autumn.
Dublin Bay Buoy is not only the first mark for boats heading into Dublin Harbour but also provides actual weather readings. It is less than three nautical miles away from our position.
Gusts of 59kn got recorded during the evening hours with average wind of 40kn. Flights got cancelled, power losses reported, flooding expected. The Lady took it without emotions, nicely secured in a spider network of multiple mooring lines.
Nevertheless, we will all be glad once the worst is over around midnight.
Fair winds…
It was fairytale weather before the next gale passing through, which allowed for another bike ride through the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. The intercity train took me in no time and less money to Wicklow, where the bike ride started. After gravelling a bit around Vartry Reservoir, I was back on the tarmac to tackle Sally Gap, stunning scenery, historically very interesting.
Within 48hours, Ireland shows its variable character, captivating beauty and furious blows! Ireland @ its best!
Definitely my last bonus bike ride in Ireland this year. The bike is now up for service and packing to get it ready for the plane and some “irish offshore” adventures in more southerly latitudes.
Coming up next!
Fair winds…
Time is flying by and our Boating part of this year‘s season is slowly coming to its end. It was short in distance but very intense & enriching. The Biking part will continue with some interesting adventures lying ahead.
The Lady has been taken care of and is well prepared for the winter here in lovely Dún Laoghaire. We have met Susan and Des from the Royal Irish Yacht Club, and they offered help to look after the boat over the month to come. Irish hospitality! 🙏 Thank you!
I got the chance for a few more nice bike rides into the Wicklow Mountains, also known as “Garden of Ireland“. An extra layer is needed by now but overall the weather has been very gentle to us during the ongoing autumn season. More details and photos can be found under Komoot.
Perhaps my last ride this year in Ireland took me to a very special and inspirational place – The Glencree Centre. Upon arrival, it was time for a coffee in their Armoury Café to reflect global craziness for a short while before taking the downhill ride back to Dún Laoghaire.
Fair winds…
We have arrived at our winter berth in Dún Laoghaire, which is just 6nm from Poolbeg Yacht & Boating Club, still within the Dublin Bay. Upon arrival, the underwater harbour master greeted us with some intense growling.
Fair winds…
The day started with a lovely breakfast at Seacape B&B while the sun managed to cut through a thick layer of clouds presenting the bay in warming hazy colours.
The ride itself was uneventful taking me through the backroads into Cork city to catch the train back to Dublin. Weather wise it could have come much worse today as it stayed dry apart from some very light drizzle, not even enough to bother removing the unprotected iPhone from the drop bar holder. Luck was with no doubt the governing factor today!
After 472km in the saddle including 5770m of climbing during the last 7 days, I am not only pleased and satisfied with the trip but also appreciate to get back to the our tiny little floating home for some days of recovery.
Fair winds…
I believe its a merge of weather forecast, luck and ignorance, but I am not sure, which of the three governed during this trip at the time I booked it. What I am sure of is, that I cannot complain at all about the weather although getting wet tomorrow!
The ups and downs today drove me nuts especially between Baltimore and Castletownsend, a place one can easily give a miss. No charme at all but water and banana for refuelling.
Fair winds…
