People of the Wild Atlantic Way – 

Siobhán Murphy – Castletownbere, West Cork.

‘If I had a day off, my perfect day would be to take the coast road on a sunny day from Allihies to Eyeries, taking a detour to visit the sea arches, a hidden gem that most people don’t know about. Its like heaven on earth and so peaceful looking out on the ocean, with Scariff and Deenish Islands and the Skelligs in the distance. The north shore of Beara is probably one of the most spectacular, breathtaking drives in the world. Other beautiful places to visit are Kilcatherine Point, Glenbeg Lough, Hungry Hill and the Mares Tail Waterfall.

I’m third generation working in Murphy’s Restaurant in the town and these are the places, when I have time, to escape to and reconnect with nature in these quite corners of the peninsula, out in the middle of nowhere, far from the hustle and bustle of the town. Perfect.’