I love visiting gardens, and this one had been on my list for a while. The North Mayo Heritage Centre is located in the grounds of the Enniscoe House Estate, the house dates back to the late 1700s and there is a real wow factor as you drive up the winding road and through the... Continue Reading →
The Icon Spa Launch at Castle Dargan
I was invited along to the launch of the Icon Spa in Castle Dargan Estate, Ballygawley, Sligo. This is a beautiful hotel located on 170 acres of parkland, including a championship golf course. I'd seen photos of the spa (and the afternoon tea) before and it was on my list to visit, so it was... Continue Reading →
A Taste of Carrick at the Carrick Carnival
A Taste of Carrick is taking place on June 5th as part of the Carrick Carnival. I caught up with Sarah from Bits N Bytes and she told me all about the event, have a listen to our chat to find out more: The Carrick Carnival takes place in Carrick on Shannon from June 1st... Continue Reading →
The Sathya Sai Donkey Sanctuary, Sligo
There is a hidden gem in Sligo and it's a place that you really need to visit. Nestled in the Bricklieve Mountains, close to Carrowkeel Megalithic Complex, you will find a very special place. The Sai Sanctuary was founded in 1991 as a rest home for donkeys and ponies. The Sanctuary’s aim is to provide... Continue Reading →
My Leitrim Suggestions
I first published this post during lockdown when we were allowed to go exploring. It might be of interest to this of you looking for outdoor walks and places to visit in Leitrim. There is quite a lot of Leitrim that I haven't explored yet so this isn't an extensive list but there are some... Continue Reading →
The Ballymote Heritage Trail
Last year I was exploring the heritage trail with a friend. It's a really lovely walk, even if you just stick to the town part. We weren't sure where Emlaghfad Church was, and it was hard to find information online, so I went back another day to explore that, but in this post I'll tell... Continue Reading →