Lucy came to visit this weekend and we had a lovely time, it was just like the old days. She even cooked me dinner 🙂 We went for long chatty walks and went shopping. I introduced her to the delight that is the Mint Aero Hot Chocolate in The Blind Tiger (good job we'd been... Continue Reading →
Bread, Beer and more in Galway
A follow on from my blog post about my wonderful Friday sampling the most amazing food, drink and hospitality. Saturday in Galway was just as special with a visit to Spiddal, a tour of Galway Market and so much more. We had a great nights sleep in the Hotel Meyrick and were up bright and... Continue Reading →
Drawn to Water
It's been hard to get motivated so far this year. I was beginning to think the spark had well and truly gone...until today. I was over in the Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton where Water Senses, an exhibition  by Ruth Le Gear is running. I got to listen to Ruth speaking about her work and I... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle
I had such a wonderful day yesterday. Back in February Lucy and Laurence got me a voucher for Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo - it was one of the things on my bucket list. I finally got to visit yesterday. Ashford Castle is a stunning 5 star resort in the village of Cong,... Continue Reading →
This weekend in Sligo
You might be wondering what's on in Sligo this weekend. Here are a few ideas: There’s a  Christmas Craft and Tree Festival in Drumcliffe Parish Church running until Sunday 11th. The festival will comprise of approximately 30 craft stalls located in a marquee, while in Drumcliffe Church over 45 themed Christmas trees which will have been... Continue Reading →
BloggerConf
It's hard to believe it's a week ago since I went to BloggerConf. Not only did I go I was asked to speak as part of the Irish Bloggers Group about our 'Just One Thing' - mine one thing is here. I was so nervous and referred to myself as a dinosaur - which I felt... Continue Reading →
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