Yes a very hard life Gerry even with all out modern add ond and helps. Danger lurks at every turn. 've seen what a rough sea can do to even the biggest of these boats and I've come across enough sea wall, tributes to the lost, plaques and grave headstones to know that there is a thin margin between life and death. I'm glad this wasn't my life. Nothing romantic about it.

Thanks KKB. A lot of times I jus point the camera and hope for the best! lol

Hi Derrick, great to hear from you. A lot of people from other parts of the UK have mixed feelings about N Ireland when they are on home turf and that is very understandable when you consider what has gone on here over the years. The opinions change remarkably when folk actually come to visit though. Quality of life, lower house prices, good educational standards, general friendliness, low rates of road traffic, little congestion easy paring. It all adds up. The pay is not as good as in southern mainland UK but this is offset by the many benefits. We know a lot of folks who have come here from mainland UK! Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills. ( The weather can be rubbish for long periods I'm afraid! Oh dear! )

@@TomMcClean It’s kind of you to reply Tom. My son is looking to buy a flat in Newcastle. We stayed there a few weeks ago during the🌪, so we know how blustery it gets😂. We felt really at home amongst the NI locals….home from home even. It feels unspoilt with beautiful scenery all around. We hired a car at Belfast International, looked at flats in Newcastle, Dundrum by the Castle (fabulous views), Portaferry, Bangor. You are very fortunate to live there. He’s planning a return trip in spring. Subscribed for more of your content.(I’m 72😱)

Hi again Derrick, It would be unthinkable and rude not to reply!!! You are never far from anywhere in our wee place. Belfast is generally much more expensive than anywhere else but a lot less than most places on the mainland. The further west you go too generally the price drops. Pace of life is a lot slower here too. I wish your son well in his endeavours and many thanks for your support. I'm having so much fun with KZfaq. I 'talk' to folks from all over the world. Many left here 30, 40, 50, years ago!

We were visiting a friend who lives near the seafront in one of the avenues at the end of our walk. From her ,you are 5-10 minutes of a walk from the town centre. It is very much community orientated in Kilkeel. Everyone speaks to you on the street and everyone knows everyone else. You are 50 miles from Belfast 14 to Newcastle and 20 to Newry. Great views and walks but yes bracingly windswept in Winter/Autumn.