I'm always asked for suggestions of things to see and do in Sligo, so I thought I'd write a blog post of some of my suggestions. I've written a Sligo Guide of Things to do with Kids here. This is just a guide and bear in mind that it was written as a summer post,... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and welcome to another Sunday Thoughts blog post. I think this one might be quite long, so grab a cuppa and put your feet up and have a read. It’s been a busy week, with lots of different things happening. I’ve had three social outings this week. The first was to meet a... Continue Reading →
A Butcher Shop with a Difference in Leitrim
I love finding places that surprise me and this one is a real gem of a place, and well worth a visit. Seamus runs Keenan's Butcher Shop, and he doesn't just sell meat and groceries, he has a great collection of items - it's like a mini museum. The first thing I noticed was the... Continue Reading →
Bluebell Season
It's bluebell season - one of my favourite times of the year. There's something so special about walking in a forest surrounded by bluebells, they look absolutely beautiful and they smell amazing. I know many of you might not have access to Irish forests, so I've done a couple of little videos for you to... Continue Reading →
The Boyle Sculpture Trail
There's a lovely sculpture trail in the Pleasure Grounds in Boyle. The grounds have undergone a huge transformation in the last couple of years, and it's a beautiful place to spend some time, have a walk along the river, or even have a picnic. I had a little companion on the day I visited: Discover... Continue Reading →
Every day is pancake day at The Bazaar in Boyle
I was delighted to see that The Bazaar Coffee Shop in Boyle, Co. Roscommon are now serving pancakes every day. I love pancakes but somehow it feels wrong to eat them at home unless it's Pancake Day - daft I know! I was out and about early exploring the bluebell wood in Knockvicar, so I'd... Continue Reading →