There was such a great response to my Sligo St. Patrick's Day events that I decided to do a Leitrim one. St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) Parades 12.30pm Aughavas (assembly from The Aughavas GAA) 1pm Carrick on Shannon (Assembly at 12 noon on the Dublin Road) 2pm Fenagh 2pm Keshcarrigan 2.30pm Leitrim Village 4pm Dromahair... Continue Reading →
Climb with Charlie – CastleDargan to Lough Lumman
Charlie Bird on Croagh Patrick by artist Niall O’Loughlin. Thanks to IMNDA for permission to use. On Saturday April 2nd, Charlie Bird will climb Croagh Patrick in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House. Due to Charlie’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, the climb will be an immense challenge but he is... Continue Reading →
Festivals in Ireland 2020
This post has been the most popular one on my blog for the last two years so grab a cuppa and enjoy reading about some of the best festivals of 2020.This is the perfect guide for those who might be thinking of coming to Ireland and timing it with one of these. Firstly a special... Continue Reading →
Paranormal Investigation at King House, Boyle
I know some people don't believe in the paranormal but I've had lots of experiences in the past that cannot be explained. Laurence told me about an event taking place at King House so I went along to take part in the investigation. Firstly I have to say it was a lovely group of people.... Continue Reading →
A Slow Sunday at Belleek Castle
Slow adventure is the new thing these days and when it involves food it's even better. Basically it's about taking your time, meeting like-minded people and enjoying your surroundings and this sounded like just what I needed. So when I saw the Slow Food Mayo event at Belleek Castle in Ballina, Co. Mayo I had... Continue Reading →
Rockin’ Food Festival Goes Green for 2019
The Rockin’ Food Festival, running Friday 2nd to Monday 5th August 2019, is thrilled to launch their “Rockin’ Green” campaign. This International Food Festival is taking giant steps toward sustainability by swapping out single use plastics, introducing waste management stations, hosting fun and educational events and encouraging food vendors and festival goers to get involved. The... Continue Reading →