Mullaghmore - a beautiful village in County Sligo

 

Last week I shared a glimpse of Lord Mountbatten's castle. This week we travel to Mullaghmore, a short drive down the road, ang catch a glimpse of the harbor where Mountbatten's fishing boat was destroyed by an IRA bomb as he left port. Mountbatten, his grandson, and a village boy were killed and four others were seriously injured. The event is considered to be a turning point in The Troubles.




Just opposite the harbor where Mountbatten met his end is a shot where they prepare the most amazing ice cream I've ever had. We simply couldn't resist!




Our driver and guide kindly treated us and relaxed a bit while we finished our treats. If you travel to Ireland and have the opportunity to try a "99", please don't decline!





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19 comments:

  1. Shiju SugunanJanuary 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM

    Thank you for sharing this important piece of history. The ice cream looks delicious.

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  2. AmyJanuary 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM

    I would definitely like to try one of those ice cream slushies, beautiful scenery too.

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  3. ViolettaJanuary 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM

    Oh, the very best ice-cream you had in Scottland....a bit strange to me but I would also have tried...
    All the best
    Violetta

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  4. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!January 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM

    Thank you for hosting, often a photo (or several!) tell a lovely story. Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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  5. CloudiaJanuary 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM

    Thank you for sharing and hosting. Aloha!

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  6. magiceyeJanuary 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM

    Beautiful photos and interesting information.

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  7. Veronica LeeJanuary 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM

    Mullaghmore really is a place full of history and charm.
    The story of Mountbatten is so tragic.

    Beautiful photos as always, Sue!

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  8. rupam sarmaJanuary 14, 2025 at 5:46 AM

    Great post and photos, Thanks a lot for hosting

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  9. Keith's RamblingsJanuary 14, 2025 at 7:39 AM

    Delicious pictures! I love a 99, it's by far my favourite way to eat ice cream on the go!

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  10. meowmeowmansJanuary 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM

    Such an beautiful place, and such important and amazing history. That 99 looks so tasty!

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  11. LindaJanuary 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM

    The scenery is pretty!

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  12. SuzanaJanuary 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM

    Lovely images and the ice cream seems so good!
    I wish you other beautiful and interesting trips!
    Happy WW!

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  13. csuhpat1January 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM

    What a beautiful place with some sad history. That ice cream looks so good. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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  14. RostroseJanuary 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM

    That looks like a huge portion of ice cream 😋 and a beautiful area!

    All the best from Austria, Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2025/01/september-wochenende-in-der-wachau.html

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  15. Yogi♪♪♪January 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM

    Beautiful place!! Love the ice cream.

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  16. peppylady (Dora)January 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM

    Ice cream looks quite yummy.

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  17. GattinaJanuary 16, 2025 at 4:07 AM

    What a beautiful landscape and in the sunshine ! The ice cream looks very yummy indeed !

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  18. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern GardeningJanuary 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM

    Love all your adventures! Thanks for sharing and hosting too!

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  19. EricaStaJanuary 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM

    Oh, I love Ireland!

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