There's a bit of light as the announcement was made today that sites owned by the Office of Public Works will be allowing people to visit for free this year. This is great news as people are starting to think about holidays this year and are planning days out. In Sligo the OPW sites are... Continue Reading →
Back to the Bluebells
I was up bright and early this morning as restrictions eased and we were able to travel outside our counties in Ireland. I was longing to visit Derreen Woods in Roscommon, it's the most amazing place to see bluebells and I missed going there last year with the restrictions. It was such a gorgeous morning,... Continue Reading →
A step back in time in the Museum of Country Life
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 →