With so many things being cancelled over the last year or so, there's more interest than ever for things to do this Christmas. Here are some things I've noticed in Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Roscommon, that might be of interest, as numbers are limited for most events early booking is advisable. Winter Wonderland at Westport... Continue Reading →
Rediscovering Enniscrone
When Discover Enniscrone asked me if I'd like to feature Enniscrone on the blog I jumped at the chance. It's been a long time since I visited, and it's such a fabulous place I really need to go back more. Enniscrone is located on the Wild Atlantic Way, around a 40 minute drive from Sligo... Continue Reading →
Exploring Castlerea
I happened to be in Castlerea recently, so I took off exploring. I absolutely love visiting new places, there are always hidden gems - and Castlerea is no exception. Thank you to the twitter folk for all their suggestions, I didn't get to do everything today but I'll have to go back another day. Castlerea... Continue Reading →
Costa Del Carrick on Shannon
The sun has been shining and it's been hot, which has been nothing short of a miracle these days. I was starting to think we wouldn't get a summer. We took a little spin to Carrick on Shannon, just for a change of scenery and a look around. It's a really lovely town and with... Continue Reading →
Sligo Folk Park Revisited
It's a year since I've written about Sligo Folk Park. It's been a strange year for everyone due to Covid, you don't need me to tell you that, but the crew at Sligo Folk Park have been making the most of the months that they have been closed and they have transformed the place. I... Continue Reading →
Back to Bundoran
Now that the country is opening up it's been great to see places that we haven't seen for a while. Recently we went to Bundoran in Donegal, I can't remember the last time I was there, it's always a pleasure to go though, whatever the weather - and we didn't pick the best day. I... Continue Reading →