29/09/2024

The Berries of Higginstown
Our ramble today is down a road in the townland of Ballymunterhiggins ~ in Irish Baile Muintir O’hUigín - or Higginstown, just a few miles outside Ballyshannon. Although the walk was relatively short, a profusion of berries demanded attention- the brambles are weighed down with pulpy, inky blackberries, the dog rose berries are flashy burnt orange, the hawthorn berries are a bright fire-brigade red, and the snow berries live up to their name well- the wild flowers still make a bid for attention but as the Autumn takes over, the berries are winning. Fun facts - dog roses are so called because they were believed to be a cure for dog bites, and snow berries, while sounding and looking innocent, are toxic to humans. Our thanks to Collie, who alerted us to this beautiful little walk - enjoy the -donegal ramble folks!
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