Beattys Overseas

Our first Ryan Air flight to Derry was fast, easy and efficient (no wonder they call themselves the On-Time Airline!).  When we got off the plane at the diminutive Derry Airport, John was smiling like a little boy.  We drove into Donegal town, and checked into our adorable B&B, Rhu Gorse, on Lough (Lake) Eske.  We treated ourselves to a ridiculously expensive nice dinner, and went to find a pub with live music.  We had been directed by our B&B proprietor to find Dunions, a nice local place where there wouldn't be too many partying young people (it was the weekend before Halloween, so there were a few costumed rowdy groups at other bars in town). 

We found the place friendly and welcoming, and the traditional Irish music being performed in the back room kept us company for the first few minutes.  Gerry singings with the band - Click to watch Video! Then, we met Gerry, a wonderful guy from Dublin who was on a "wee holiday" in Donegal for the weekend.  Gerry happens to be an excellent source of Irish history and a breathtaking singer.  He sang along with the band a few times and, after the band had stopped for the night, sang a cappella and had the pub crowd fixated on every note.  The night was a success, and we went back to the adorable B&B with big plans for the rest of our stay in Ireland.

- Whitney