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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 9 MIN

Erris Head winds and the D-Day weather story

from Ireland Travel Podcast with Saoirse Byrne · host Saoirse Byrne

Saoirse braves the gale on the Erris Head loop, visits the Blacksod Lighthouse to reflect on Maureen Sweeney's D-Day weather report, eats at An Builin Blasta, and ends the evening at a trad session in Áras Inis Gluaire. ☕ 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 39 of Ireland Travel Podcast with Saoirse Byrne. Saoirse Byrne is in Belmullet, Ireland. Places in this episode: Erris Head, The Cake Queen Mari Corduff, Main Street, Inishkea Islands, Blacksod, Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre, Blacksod Lighthouse, Carter Square. Covered: Erris Head Walk, Blacksod Lighthouse History, Tidal Pool Swimming, Gaeltacht Daily Life, PPS Number Registration, Belmullet Tidal Pool. Chapters:00:00 Erris Head03:16 Blacksod06:32 Áras Inis Gluaire08:42 Shore Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Belmullet #ErrisHead #WildAtlanticWay #MayoIreland #Gaeltacht #BlacksodLighthouse #TradMusic #IrishHistory #D-Day #MaureenSweeney #AnBuillinBlasta #ArasInisGluaire #IrishTravel #AutumnInIreland #CoastalWalks #ErrisPeninsula #LivingInIreland #PodcastIreland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ireland/

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