99th Allihies Festival

Our busy ‘summer’ continues with a weekend away in Allihies.  After a foggy start, Saturday broke into the most wonderful afternoon just in time for the start of the 99th Allihies Festival.

Running back down to the start

OMG, great craic.  International running races for all ages (and all-comers) interspersed with horse racing (not for the feint-hearted), ICA Cake stand, Bouncy Castles, Candy Floss, the Works.  The going was a little ‘heavy’ which bothered some of the inexperienced horses more than the foot runners – although everyone who raced got pretty evenly covered in mud.

Allihies is a lovely spot on an amazing part of Ireland and the festival (and that bit of afternoon sun) topped it off for the weekend.  I think we’ll be back in for the Centenary Festival next year!

Up the hill and on to the home straight
Up the hill and on to the home straight

One Reply to “99th Allihies Festival”

  1. Allihies is indeed lovely. Last summer I was being coerced into a basketball match after pints of Guinness. As the local A&E is miles away I chose to decline!

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