Today was such a wonderful day. The sun was shining for a start which is always a bonus here in Ireland. It was also Mother's Day so myself and Andy went for lunch to Trá Bán, an award-winning restaurant in Strandhill, Sligo. Siobhan, the restaurant manager, was there to welcome us and we were seated at... Continue Reading →
Pancake Day in Sligo 2017
Today was a good day. It was Shrove Tuesday/pancake day so that helped. I haven't had anything sweet for a while so today I kind of lost the run of myself. Eala Bhan were having a pancake day in aid of North West Hospice so it was a pig out for a good cause. I... Continue Reading →
Celebrating in Collooney
It was my birthday on Friday and although I hadn't intended venturing out Lucy and Laurence kindly gave me a voucher for Nook in Collooney. I decided we should all go there for lunch, we also paid a visit to Mill Falls (above) - well worth a visit. If you haven't been to Nook it... 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 →
Glorious Goodies in Galway
Yesterday I went to Galway for a few hours to meet up with Lucy. I haven't seen her in a few weeks so it was great to catch up. First though was the bus trip from hell. Well it wasn't really that bad but I have a tendency to be melodramatic. It was an Expressway... Continue Reading →
Skincare and Squirrels
A little bit of everything today. Firstly I paid a visit to The Holy Well. It's one of my favourite places in Sligo, just so peaceful and calming. Today I wasn't alone though..... When I arrived at The Holy Well I saw this little guy - he wasn't a bit bothered about the car. I... Continue Reading →