It’s the first Sunday in August, and I’m looking out of the window at the lashing rain. In fact, the weather has been the topic of conversation all ‘summer’. “Maybe July will be nice, maybe August will be sunny.” Now it’s changed to “September is usually a nice month.” I’m not holding my breath! Last... Continue Reading →
I love visiting gardens, it's one of my happy places, and I love Hazelwood House in Sligo. I got to look inside it back in 2015 - you can read about it here. I haven't been inside the house since then, but I know there has been a huge amount of work done on the... Continue Reading →
I am very late to visit Grá Bistro, it's been on my list since they opened, and I finally got there at the weekend. It's very deceiving from the outside, as it looks quite small, and it's much bigger than I expected inside. I was welcomed by Joe Grogan, he runs the bistro along with... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to meet up with Johnnie Lawson and chat to him for my podcast. I've called it an interview but it really is more of a chat, and Johnnie shares the inspiration behind his work. I've been a fan for years, since I saw his beautiful videos on YouTube, and I finally met... Continue Reading →
It’s started to feel like summer today! I’m scared to say the s word in case I put a jinx on it. By the way, there’s said to be a connection between jinx and Sligo, I heard about it years ago on the Sligo Walking Tour of the town. If you missed the big news... Continue Reading →
https://videopress.com/v/0gCMQbrF?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Outdoor enthusiasts, trail builders and community groups are set to descend on Leitrim next month for Ireland’s inaugural National Trail Conference, which will take place from August 31 to September 3 in Carrick-on-Shannon. Organised by Leitrim Development Company, this landmark event will kick off with a variety of free and ticketed excursions designed to showcase the natural beauty... Continue Reading →
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