Day Trip to Lough Gur /Mallow ARA

We had a fabulous day out in and around Lough Gur on Thursday 24 th September. Our first stop was at Deebert house Hotel Killmallock where they were waiting for us with tea/coffee and scones fresh out of the oven.Delicious! Our next stop was at Terra Nova award winning garden Atlacca. Definately my kind of garden, lots of flowers plants trees, loads of colour even near Autumn as it is now. Lots of curving paths and a surprise around every corner, a fairy garden a penny bridge a wishing ball and lots of other interesting things. Must be seen to be believed.Its a credit to Debra and Martin and Debra gave us some cuttings too.
Our next stop was at Ballyneety Golf Club where we had a lovely light lunch. Its a lovely place very well kept and the view out over the greens is really lovely.
the afternoon was devoted to a tour of Lough Gur. Our Guide met us at the the Stone Circle where she told us interesting stories about the area. It is said that witches come down there at the time of the Solstice where the sun can be seen shining through the stones.Some of our members are seen in the photo trying to feel the energy through this large stone.

We saw an ancient church and buriel ground and a chair sculpted out of a fallen tree before going on to the actual lake and visitor centre where we had more entertaining stories about the area.Thank you to our guide who was very knowledgeable. We had a very enjoyable day.We finished our day with a delicious meal at Deebert house.Very many thanks to Margaret and her team

                                                           Bridie on the sculpted tree

In the dining room at Deebert house

This beautiful picture is from the garden at Terra Nova.

Picture by Noreen Lucey