Day ten: Lahinch to Ballybunion

Day ten appeared and was grey and damp. We set off after breakfast and the weather quickly became miserable. It continued in the same way as far as Doonbeg, our next hole.
Doonbeg is an extraordinary place approached by a long drive (about a mile) before arriving at the luxurious clubhouse. The golf shop was perhaps aiming at a different market than usual pros shops as amongst other things it was selling diamond jewellery.
Everyone there couldn't have been friendlier and the club gave us an excellent lunch. The golf itself wasn't too bad so all were in good spirits especially as the weather improved and some visiting americans gave generously to the cause.
Off we cycled confidently to Kilrush where Neil got his wheel fixed and left the other wheel for Patrick (see yesterday's blog). Then on to Killimer for the ferry to County Kerry. Despite the best efforts of diversions for road works we made it to Ballybunion and played the 10th on the new course after literally minutes on the driving range. This paid off as the golf was it's usual poor standard (John winning the hole with a six).
After eating well at the golf club, and picking up some sponsorship on the way out, we retired to bed at the house of a friend of Neil's.

Today: 58 miles
Total: 566 miles