And what more can be said about the 4km looped walk at Mullaghmore, probably the most photographed spot in Sligo, with its views of Classiebawn Castle and with Benbulben rising to the rear.

Mullaghmore House is a Grade B listed Georgian building on a four acre site on the outskirts of Omagh. It dates back to Plantation times and has been been a parent house to Knock-Na-Moe Castle.

All this before putting on thick neoprene from head to toe and facing howling offshore Mullaghmore. At this point in the winter, the air temp around Mullaghmore hovers in the mid-to -ow 40 ...