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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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