We're back in County Meath, taking a 'vacation' from our vacation near the town of Stamullen (pop 3,720 in 2022) – a day for laundry, resting, and a brief trip into the countryside.
After breakfast, we start with the Mullaghteelin Barrow, a circular earthen embankment on the ridge of a nearby hill. It shares a geometric alignment with other megalithic formation is the area, including the burial tombs at Fourknocks (c2750 BC, 2023 visit) and Newgrange (c3100 BC, 2023 visit).
A survey marker rests in the northern rim of the Barrow, obviously indicating the local area's exact highest elevation (above) – a 'modern' monument on an ancient one. The circle appears unbroken except for the possible remains of a stone threshold facing due east, with incredible views of Stamullen and the Irish Sea.
A quick trip to Stamullen's Main Street offers a chance to gather some supplies (snacks). From there, we follow the Delvin River out to the Sea.
The R132 crosses the Delvin River at a small concrete bridge. Through a gate, a path leads to the sandy and secluded Delvin Bridge Bay Beach.
Around the low headland, we can see the boats near Skerries Harbour. The exposed stratigraphy is reminiscent of yesterday's' return from The Burren, though on a very different scale.
The seabirds own these pools and sandbars. They evacuate with our approach but soon return and hold their ground.
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