It was my first experience of the ferry and it was most efficient - as I recall a 20 minute crossing with a very quick drive on and drive off system. Covid affected our journey in that we were not permitted to leave the car.
The day was poor weather wise! We drove along the coast and then turned inland to Lisdoonvarna. We drove through the seaside towns of Spanish Point, Kilkee, where we lunched on the beach even though the weather wasn’t obliging. We continued to Lahinch and then to Lisdoonvarna.
We had booked the Rathbaun hotel - one of only two hotels open in Lisdoonvarna. I had booked it by phone when on enquiry I was satisfied with the hotel’s Covid precautions. The hotel was old fashioned but we preferred to stay inland as we can heard reports of the lack of social distancing in the sea side resorts.
The town looked abandoned. Most places were closed due to Covid but some others appeared to be closed permanently. As it was late in the evening and our hotel was not serving dinner, we went in search of a restaurant. The choice appeared to be one of two. We chose a restaurant, which appeared to be a converted car showroom. The fare was the usual pizza, burgers etc. The food was passable but we were most upset seeing a young waiter, who had a mask hanging off one ear!! The proprietor was on the premises but didn’t appear to be vigilant. Thankfully, we had completed our meal when I noticed the errant waiter.
We returned to the hotel - there was nothing more to do!!
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