It wasn’t just work at the MsC CCAFS

All work and no play makes Homer go crazy….

 

In February the CCAFS society and the Organic Gardening Society went on a weekend trip ( organised my myself) out to Letterfrack in Connemara.

 

On a bright Saturday at a remote beach we had a fantastic lesson on edible seaweed. Coming from the west coast we were able to pick the seaweed fresh and eat it directly on the beach. A cold westerly wind kept us wrapped up warm until the enthusiasm from Marie LouiseĀ at the Ecology Centre had us wading into the cold Atlantic hunting seaweed.

A trip to the Beach

 

We stayed on The Monastery, a lovely hostel at the foot of the Connemara National Park. Allowing us to climb Diamond Hill. It allowed us stunning views ( while getting some fresh air into our lungs). The view was stunning and we really appreciated the day. The pub afterwards wasn’t too bad either.