North Atlantic Skyline - - Photographs from the west of Ireland (Galway, Mayo, Clare, Limerick, Roscommon and even Leitrim)

Saved without rain

Because May and June were such dry months this year, many people have managed to get their turf home early. Which is just as well, because it has rained for much of July. Photo of one hard-working bogman hauling turf in the vast stretch of bog east of Clifden.

P.S. Today is St. Swithin's Day, and you know what that means...

St. Swithin's day if thou dost rain

For forty days it will remain

St. Swithin's day if thou be fair

For forty days 'twill rain nae mair.