Sun, Surf, Sand & Snow?

Crystal clear waters, empty stretches of white sand - yes I did say white, and Atlantic surf rolling in onto some of the best beaches in the world.  The coastline is impressive and it certainly compares well to anything Australia has on offer. Only problem is I haven't seen anyone swimming, and I'm told in summer the swimmers are just as scarce unless of course they have a wetsuit.
The locals love to walk on the sandy stretches and on fine days they are out in droves with or without their dogs. One afternoon I met an 80 year old with her little pooch, she gave me these two words of wisdom for the secret gift of longevity,  'Keep walking'!
Not only do the locals love walking on the beach but so do the cows. They wander down off the grassy green slopes and go for a beach walk whenever they feel the urge.

There are some great links courses long the Irish coast. We had a wonderful opportunity to play golf on the Cruit Island course.
Himself got a par on one of the best links holes in Ireland, it made the top 18!  You had to drive across a huge chasm with the Atlantic ocean at the bottom - to be sure, will I never hear the end of it.
I came in frozen from from the experience, but was soon restored after a hot whiskey prepared by the manager, must have  had a lot of experience in restoring feeling to frozen golfers.

The 19th Hole

Himself - driving across the Atlantic

Putt putt

Crystal clear water

It's Ice

Open sandy stretches

Intrepid walker on sand or ice

One cold day recently we went for a beach walk and discovered the sand was covered in a thick frost. Made walking on the sand a lot easier - the surface is a lot firmer.