Private Driver in the rain

The rain is still with us and i hope that there is not a hex on us like last year. June was lovely but July has been disappointing. What we are experiencing is showery weather, which is not actually all that bad as you can enjoy sunny breaks between the showers. I am in Dublin as i write and the sun is shining right now but we did have some very heavy showers in the afternoon. Lets hope that it clears for the Galway races next week. That is Galway's biggest week of the year and so many businesses depend on it and even more so this year with the recession.
I have started a new tour with a family of five and i am hoping for some sunshine. Right now the country is just as green as you could expect it to be.
The overall numbers travelling to Ireland will be down this year and that is to be expected as the recession bites and the dollar is hard hit. Many people are leaving their plans to the last minute. I have been busy up to now and hope that t continues. The airlines will be better value in September and afterwards so that may stimulate more activity. All of us in the tourist industry will have to take a cut just like everybody else right now. There is value to be had so if you are looking for a car and driver in Ireland just give me a call. The good news for the West of Ireland where i live is that today the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare have made it into the last 28 shortlist for the new natural wonders of the world. It would be really wonderful if they go all the way and make into the final list. Here's hoping.