I was walking down by the Garavogue River in Sligo town recently (from the bank to my car in case anyone gives out that I wasn't on essential business). It got me thinking about my memories connected to the river. I remembered the wonderful fireworks at the finale of the Fleadh Cheoil. That event took... Continue Reading →
We've had some really lousy weather recently and it has made me very lazy. I'd normally go out for regular walks but the weather put a halt to my gallop, this morning I made myself go out. I had to go to Ballymote anyway (check out the baker truck there on Thursday and Saturday mornings),... Continue Reading →
I went off exploring today. One positive from staying within the 5km where I live is finding new places, or exploring old places. I parked in Glen Wood, which is a lovely forest walk but I was looking for the famine village that I visited previously with the Coolaney Drawing Group. Before I went looking... Continue Reading →
A few years ago we went to Limerick for a weekend break. I love being a tourist in Ireland and just going exploring, Limerick is a vibrant, colourful, diverse city. With something to see on every street and a friendly face to greet you. The River Shannon runs through the city and it’s well worth... Continue Reading →
A memory came up on Facebook today, it's five years since I went coasteering in Erris so I've decided to bring back some memories for me and take you in a virtual trip at the same time. Erris is a Gaeltacht region in County Mayo, it's a stunning place to visit. Wild and rural, with... Continue Reading →
Part three of my virtual tour of some of my favourite places in Ireland, the ones I've been to anyway. This time we take a trip to lovely Leitrim and the town of Drumshanbo. If you've ever wanted to walk on water you can do it in Drumshanbo. Acres Lake has a floating boardwalk, it’s... Continue Reading →
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