Dungarvan to Youghal

I set off early for this 32 km run along the busy N25 road.  First problem was the longest continuous hill I've ever ran up.  At least there was a good view from the top.

Soon entered Rinn Gaeltacht area and wondered if I'd need to call some of my Irish speaking running mates to help with road sign translations.

I only met one other human all day and most of the vehicles were big trucks driving from Rosslare Port. This was OK but became a problem when there wasn't much available room beside the road.  Definitely a time to be a thin runner.

 Just about survived and was relieved to make it into Youghal, Co Cork.  Many years ago, my grandfather ran away from home in Cork to eventually settle in Co Armagh.  According to family legend, he walked all the way; so now that I've returned, this seems like a good place to stop.

Finished at St Mary's Collegiate Church founded away back in 1215.  A fascinating place frequented by Oliver Cromwell and Sir Walter Raleigh (who was probably even a worse guy than Cromwell).

All good pilgrimages should end with seeing the light and St Mary's didn't disappoint💥