It was Nollaig na mBan yesterday, a day where women used to get the day off and eat cake - sounds like my kind of day! You can read the roots and traditions of the day here. I didn't get to eat cake or take a day off yesterday, but I made up for it... Continue Reading →
Things to do over the Christmas Break in Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and beyond
Hopefully the turkey sandwiches are now a thing of the past but I’m sure ‘I’m bored’ is a well used term in most households – probably from the adults ;). Here are just a few ideas to keep the family entertained throughout the holidays. As I’m based in Sligo most of the ideas will be... Continue Reading →
An Afternoon at The Ocean Sands Hotel
I was delighted to invited along to The Ocean Sands Hotel for afternoon tea, and a tour of their spa. If you read the blog, you'll know that afternoon tea is one of my favourite hobbies, and it's been ages since I went for one. The Ocean Sands Hotel is a four star hotel located... Continue Reading →
Family friendly things to do in Roscommon
I have teamed up with Visit Roscommon to tell you about some of my recommendations of family friendly things to do in the county. Roscommon is a place steeped in myth and legend, with hidden gems around every corner and friendly faces to greet you. Enjoy unforgettable adventures from high in the trees, or under... Continue Reading →
The Butterfly Garden in Swinford
There's a very special community initiative that I want to tell you about in Swinford, Co. Mayo. In 2020 a group of bereaved mothers got together and came up with the idea of a baby memorial garden. They fundraised and got support from the local community, and The Butterfly Garden was opened in August 2022.... Continue Reading →
The Model Railway in Sligo Opens
We are big fans of model railways in this house, so we were delighted to hear that Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown now has a model railway. We went along to check it out and we were blown away! The layout is huge, it's one of Ireland's largest model railways. We were talking to Alex... Continue Reading →