We are very luck to have the National Museum of Country Life a short drive from us. It's located just outside Castlebar in Co. Mayo and really worth a visit. It's free to visit, although donations are welcome. You can walk around the beautiful grounds, including the conservatory. There's a great article here about the... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Food at Drumcoura City, Leitrim
If you are looking for a place with a difference you need to check out Drumcoura City. This is a Wild West Themed Saloon overlooking Drumcoura Lake near Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, and I've been wanting to check this place out for a long time. The menu has something to suit everyone, from steaks to vegetarian... Continue Reading →
Leitrim Experiences You Need To Try
I'm always looking for new things to recommend to my blog readers and here are a couple I've discovered. I love Leitrim, it's a beautiful county that doesn't get the recognition it deserves in my opinion. I recently heard about Barista on the Blueway, it's a cute little caravan located on the banks, they do... Continue Reading →
Sligo Folk Park
I've been to Sligo Folk Park several times over the years. The park is in the beautiful village of Riverstown - which is a lovely place to visit in itself. The folk park has had a fantastic makeover recently and it was an absolute pleasure to go back and see the place looking so well.... Continue Reading →
A day trip to Mayo
With this year being anything but normal there have been no trips planned. I don't mind and it's a great opportunity to explore places in Ireland. I heard about The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, which opened on Monday in Ballycastle, so I decided to pay a visit. Jono came along with me for the spin and... Continue Reading →
A Spa with a View
I love going to spas, in a hectic world it's lovely just to take time out and relax. I was thrilled when Laurence gave me a voucher for The Ice House in Ballina, Co. Mayo. I was over in Ballina today to record my radio show on BCRFM so I booked a seaweed bath at... Continue Reading →