Margaret Walsh, EIL Local Coordinator in Tramore talks about a day trip she organised for 3 particpants currently in Ireland on a homestay programme in her community. Margaret met up with Paul and Thomas from France and Cornelia from Germany and they set off to explore Mahon falls in the heart of the Comeragh mountains:

Saturday 9th of August, despite the rain I was looking forward to the trip up to Mahon Falls one of my favourite places to visit. I collected Tomas and Cornelia first at Junes house and then collected Paul from Colette. We travelled out to Mahon Falls it was only around 10.00am so I was hoping that it would not be that busy. It was perfect no one there all we had for company was alot of sheep with blue splashed all over their coats which caused some amusement. The rain lifted while we were there so plenty of fresh air was had by all. Tomas and Paul enjoyed climbing a little to enjoy the views, Cornelia took in the sights and was busy with her camera. Its so peaceful out there and the views are of completely uninterrupted countryside. On our way back to the car we were delighted to be joined by an unexpected friend, our little goat nearly walked us the whole way to the car until he took a shine to another group. It was getting busy by the time we left.

Off we headed back towards Tramore and continued on out to Annestown beach. Its a lovely small beach a short distance outside of Tramore, all the exercise gave us an appetite so we had our lunch there. Paul, Tomas and Cornelia were full of energy then so they walked along the cliffs overlooking the beach. We decided to pop downto have a quick look at Dunhill Castle, there was already a big tour of students there, there are steep steps going up to the castle so we were out of breath slightly when we got to the top (or maybe that was just me). I dropped everyone home then and I hope they enjoyed their outing in Co Waterford.