Apologies if if this blog post doesn't look quite right. I'm in Erris, Co. Mayo at moment so I'm just typing on my phone. I have to tell you about the most amazing day I've had though. I've been coasteering with Wavesweeper in Erris. Coasteering is jumping into the sea off the rocks. I never... Continue Reading →
Glencar teaSHED
I'm delighted that there is a new coffee shop at Glencar waterfall, Co. Leitrim. Many a time I've been to the waterfall,usually when it's raining and I've wanted a place to relax and dry off....plus I'm usually always hungry but I'd have to wait until I got back in to Sligo....not anymore! A big welcome... Continue Reading →
Bloom in the Park 2015
Bord Bia launches 9th annual gardening, food and family festival Bloom 2015 Phoenix Park, Dublin May 28th – June 1st Peter Pan, stiletto heels, WB Yeats, home brewing and botanical beauty provide just some of the inspiration for this year’s Bloom show gardens Bord Bia has launched its plans for Bloom 2015; a five-day annual event packed full... Continue Reading →
Giving Voice – Mary Robinson Exhibition
Mary Robinson was the first female president of Ireland and was born in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Plans are underway to open the Mary Robinson Centre at her childhood home, Victoria House, Emmet Street, Ballina. At the moment there is an exhibition at the Ballina Library: 'Giving Voice' runs until the end of October, 2015 and... Continue Reading →
A quiet weekend
It's been a very rare quiet weekend for me this weekend. I have a list of adventures I have to complete but with the weather being more like November than May and the fact I'm as sick as a small hospital these have been put on hold for the time being. I'm never usually ill... Continue Reading →
Magical Mystery Tour of Leitrim
Recently I went off to explore Leitrim with the lovely Nuala from Tawnylust Lodge as part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project. It really is a great idea to have a local guide with you if you aren't sure what to see or where to go. Nuala was very knowledgable about the area and took... Continue Reading →