If you are looking for a totally relaxed couple of hours, I have just the place for you. Mountallen Farm isn't your average farm, it's something very special, and a must visit for nature and wildlife lovers. You can enjoy a biodiversity and ecology farm tour in North Roscommon, overlooking Lough Allen and Sliabh an... Continue Reading →
Free Admission to OPW Sites for 2021
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 →