120th weekend at McGrory's, Culdaff

Hi all.
Sorry I've been a little tardy in updating - the weather's been too good :)
Well .... what a weekend we had. Last Friday eighteen of our closest friends and family joined us at McGrory's in Culdaff at the top of the Inishowen Peninsula, Donegal. Despite our concerns about the forecast (we knew at least the bar was going to be dry!), the weather was very kind to us: albeit a tad on the windy side.
Had a drinks reception followed by a very enjoyable dinner on Friday night. And - another surprise!! - a fabulous bespoke birthday cake, organised by Hannah and Rory, made by Colleen: a colleague of Hannah's. (I believe she's just about ready to take orders), Check out the bottle of Fleurie in the pics - and David's hairline.
We then repaired to the aforementioned bar where a traditional session was already in full swing. A good night's craic was had by all.
On Saturday, after McGrory's hearty Irish breakfast, we went our separate ways - but managed to keep meeting each other: mostly on Five Finger Strand where the wind would, and nearly did, have blown you away.
Some went on to Malin Head and beyond. A few of us met up in Ballyliffin Golf Club for 'refreshments' and a spot of lunch. We enjoyed looking out the picture windows at the poor mad golfers in the links (is that the correct term Brendan?) wondering where on earth their balls were going to end up in the gale. The Formula One fans also got a chance to catch up on the qualifying session.
Saturday night we had a few glasses of wine in our Room, 108, with whomever wasn't watching the Munster/Leinster Final (mainly Robin & Rocky) in the bar. Then down for another excellent meal - prepared by chef Ann McGrory and her team. Absent friends - who we missed dreadfully - were duly toasted.
Los Trios kicked off in the bar at 10pm, with Neil McGrory on bass, and very entertaining they were too. Lots of imbibing and dancing ensued (my personal favorites - Sylvie and Noel - who had obviously had been practising) and a fair amount of joining in with the singing (cue Paddy's hoarseness the next morning). Some of the party had to retire early :s but the stalwarts were awarded by Neil with a big bowl of delicious cocktail sausage rolls at around 2 am. A big thanks to Kim for her superb management of the kitty and drinks orders.
And thanks to everybody - for everything. We both had the most marvellous time. What great friends we are blessed to have.