Fergus Finlay: Ireland may have its challenges but it is still a wonderful country

Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club is one of the most welcoming and friendly places you can imagine.
You’ll have to forgive me if I’m feeling a bit philosophical this week. Time travelling around Ireland does that to me. And often the little things are the things I remember most.
We sat outside the Woodstock Arms on Saturday in the late afternoon sun, my pal Myles and I, and listened to a girl called Caoimhe singing and playing guitar. She was so good I was certain she’d have CDs for sale or could direct us to a link where we could buy her music. It turned out her name was Caoimhe Kelly — you can find her online and it’s well worth it.