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EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 11 MIN

Erris Head winds and the D-Day weather story

from Ireland Travel Podcast with Saoirse Byrne · host Saoirse Byrne

Saoirse braves the Atlantic gales on the Erris Head loop, traces the pivotal weather report that delayed D-Day at Blacksod Lighthouse, and reflects on the quiet resilience of Belmullet as summer fades into autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ireland: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ireland guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Ireland Travel Podcast with Saoirse Byrne. Saoirse Byrne is in Belmullet, Ireland. Places in this episode: Erris Head Loop, Elly Bay, Carne Golf Links, An Builin Blasta, Eachléim, Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre, Blacksod Lighthouse, Carter Square. Covered: Erris Head Walk, Blacksod Lighthouse History, Belmullet Tidal Pool, Gaeltacht Community Life, Practical Admin in Rural Ireland, Local Dining Costs. Chapters:00:00 Erris Head Loop02:12 Elly Bay04:44 Blacksod Lighthouse07:11 Belmullet Tidal Pool09:37 Talbot Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ErrisHead #BlacksodLighthouse #Belmullet #WildAtlanticWay #Gaeltacht #Co Mayo #D-DayHistory #IrishTravel #SlowTravel #Connacht #TidalPool #TradMusic #IrelandInSeptember #WalkIreland #MayoTourism #HistoricalIreland #AtlanticCoast #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ireland/

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