Day Five: The second last leg of the journey, taking us from Strandhill in Co. Sligo to Ballybofey, Co. Donegal.
Along the road, Sligo Town, Drummcliff, Cashelgarran, Grange, Castlegal, Bundoran, Ballintra, Laghy, Donegal Town, Druminnin and Barnesmore.
Again the lads had some gorgeous views en route to distract them, and again they kept it going at a good pace. At one stage Robert swallowed a fly, and, sensing his opportunity, Philip made a break from the pack. Hammering home his advantage, O'Byrne made it to our lodgings in time to have his feet up before Lackey and support vehicle arrived, and he now takes the yellow jersey going into the final day's cycle. He had this to say: "What kept ye?"
The accommodation was perfect again, and thanks to Patricia at the Steeple View B&B. We all had showers, and headed into Ballybofey in search of fodder. Tommy and Chris Blanchfield had made the journey up to offer support on the final leg, and they treated us to a hearty dinner of steaks which was just was just what the support driver had ordered. Thanks!
After that a couple of pints in the plush surrounds of Jackson's Hotel, and it was back to the B&B to watch the Tour of Ireland on TV, and muttering "You can tell none of them swallowed a fly" before a last good nights' sleep.
So, the end is in sight. Next stop, Malin Head...
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