by Trudy Lomax “…..In coupling people a steady help Are scraps of apples and powdered herbs The purple orchid and cowslip plant The knotted figwort, the shepherd’s purse Kid’s desire and also rib- wort, Early purple Orchid The yellow cummin with its magic for lust Leaves that are burned in secrecy – And more of…
Mullaghmore Head, 3 miles from Cliffoney, is on the map for big wave riders from all over the world. There is ideal surf for beginners in nearby Bundoran and plenty of opportunities to learn or improve thanks to regular classes: Bundoran Surf Co Turf nSurf Surfworld Bundoran
[codepeople-post-map]In the Cliffoney vicinity are some of Europe’s top angling destinations and an absolute paradise for both salmon fishing and sea angling. Drowes Fishery This is one of Ireland’s premier spring salmon and grilse fisheries. The Drowes is among the earliest opening salmon fisheries in the country and regularly claims the honour of producing Ireland’s…
Coastal, hill, upland, bogland and riverside walking are all available in the immediate area and are well documented in this brochure from the Benwhiskin Centre Walking and Cycling Brochure The website Sligo Walks outlines a number of walk nearby: Bunduff Lake Gleniff Horseshoe Mullaghmore Head Benbulbin Forest Trail For group walks in different parts of…
Cliffoney is on the 200 mile North West Cycle Trail which is one of Ireland’ s most enjoyable and exciting designated bike routes, taking in five counties. (See Guardian article). If that sounds a bit of a commitment, the area around Cliffoney has many tracks and bothairins (laneways) which make for ideal cycling routes. Bike Hire…
A commemorative weekend is planned for the last weekend in June, 2015, to mark the remarkable events of June 1915 in Cliffoney, led by Fr. Michael O’Flanagan. For more information contact Martin on 071 9131995. [metaslider id=1379] Fr. O’Flanagan was sent to Cliffoney in August 1914. A great public speaker, socialist, and reformer, O’Flanagan stood…