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Expedition Journal

120 Days Around Ireland

The complete day-by-day journal from my solo kayak circumnavigation. Every paddle stroke, wildlife encounter, and wild camp documented.

712+
Miles
120
Days
6
Journal Entries
Day 1
Dublin22 miles4 min read

Day 1: Setting Off From Dublin

The beginning of my 700-mile journey around Ireland. Nerves, excitement, and the first paddle strokes.

Grey sealsCormorants
Day 15
Wexford24 miles4 min read

Day 15: Hook Head Lighthouse

Paddling past Europe's oldest working lighthouse and rounding the southeastern corner of Ireland.

SunfishGannetsGrey seals
Day 53
Clare18 miles5 min read

Day 53: Cliffs of Moher and Doolin Session

Paddling beneath the towering Cliffs of Moher - the most dramatic day of the entire expedition.

PuffinsRazorbillsGuillemots
Day 78
Donegal21 miles5 min read

Day 78: Rounding Malin Head

Ireland's northernmost point. The weather window finally opened after 4 days of waiting.

Basking sharksGannetsGrey seals
Day 95
Connemara19 miles4 min read

Day 95: Lost in the Connemara Fjords

Navigating the intricate waterways of Connemara - Ireland's wild west.

Grey seals (50+)CormorantsHerons
Day 120
Dublin16 miles5 min read

Day 120: Coming Home

The final paddle back to Dublin Bay. 700 miles, 120 days, and countless memories.

Grey sealsTernsCormorants

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