Ann Dunne and her husband Kevin run The White Gables restaurant, café and gourmet food shop in Moycullen, Co Galway. She shares her perfect summer day with Irish Country Living.

My perfect summer day would start with ...

A coffee and warm pastry from Elizabeth at O’Sullivan’s in Oughterard – this is the start to a great day!

The song I'd have on in the car would be ...

Dancing Queen by Abba!

For a picnic, I'd be sure to pack ...

Our wonderful sourdough bread and chicken liver pate, along with a mixed leaves salad from Dela farm.

I would go for a drive…

Through Maam Valley and into Leenane enjoying the spectacular views while dodging the sheep and spending time overlooking Killary Harbour, which is breath-taking.

If I was going to a local tourist attraction, I'd visit …

The walled gardens at Kylemore are a must – such a wonderful recreation of former days.

If I had time to squeeze in a walk, I'd ...

Make my way to Omey Island and enjoy the tranquillity of this wonderful place. It’s a perfect spot for a picnic lunch; keeping an eye on the tide in case we forget to come back!

For dinner, I'd book ...

The Abbeyglen in Clifden. I’d order oysters followed by grilled lobster, with perhaps a glass of bubbles or three.

If I was really going to treat myself, I'd stay overnight in ...

The Abbeyglen for true Irish hospitality; and I may even be the 'Dancing Queen' for a while with the great Brian Hughes tinkling on the piano keys!

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