'97, from last week in Feb, to May UK General election , crossed from Donegal to Derry ,
on the Blair/Labor Day 1 ..
Lived in my Rain Gear. Used the Independent Hostels in really Foul Weather,
Impromptu camped when practical.
tried to find places to Join in music , as I brought my very small Travel Mandolin.

then crossed over NI coast , to Larne ferry..to Scotland.

One odd observation: there were few places that had a proper Floor pump.
in all of western Ireland.. even the places that were running a bike rental,
only had a cheap hand pump at best.