Wednesday August 30, 2023
We stopped in Donegal at a 5th generation family- owned business called Triona. They treated us to Irish coffee as they demonstrated the art of handweaving, using lambswool and an elaborate century-old loom. Denis (one of the family who is 75 years old) worked the loom with his expert skill.
They produce fabric which is then tailored into capes, blazers, jackets, scarves, etc. with beautiful craftsmanship and top quality.
I made the mistake of trying on a cape, made with dyed wool of their secret family recipe for the dye, inspired by the heather on the hills of Ireland. It's coming home with me. However, I'm worried that my suitcase is shrinking....
We saw the Donegal Castle which sits right on the street in the center of town, but no time for a tour.
It was a longer drive than usual, but we are now back in the Republic of Ireland, in County Mayo. We are staying at the Wyatt hotel, right on the town square (really an octagon) in Westport. There will be more time to explore tomorrow.And Happy birthday to son Tom! We are drinking a Guinness in his honor !
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I'm interested to know, If you think the Guinness tastes better there than in the states. Maybe it's just the state of mind, but I swear it's better there.
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