Picking Periwinkles at Donegal Thatched Cottages

If cockles are the poor relation of mussels, then periwinkles are the poor relation of cockles. Periwinkles are small blue/black shells attaching to rocky outcrops and indented crevices on the seashore. Not many people bother with them any more as the amount of meat in each shell is tiny. Yet it is not so long since quite a few hardy souls along the west coast of Ireland made their living solely from picking, harvesting and selling these tasty morsels. Clients at Donegal thatched cottages are to turn right coming out of the cottages. Then take the next right turn where the sign says “Failte”. At the fork take the lower laneway. A few hundred metres further on you will see the sea to the left and a number of rocky inlets. This is the best area for periwinkles. The tide must be at least half way out. You will find them stuck to the rocks, very often under cover of bladder rack ( seaweed ) Please only pick what you will eat.

As with cockles periwinkles are simple to cook. Best to leave them overnight in clean fresh water to allow them clear their system. Then steam them in their own juice for a few moments. Now busy yourself with a needle extracting the tasty meat. Enjoy.

Picking Periwinkles at Donegal Thatched Cottages

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