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 →
Virtual Reality, Heritage Centres, and more in North Leitrim
I've have a few places of interest to tell you about in North Leitrim, they are all a short drive from each other too, and they are all very different. Leitrim may be a small county but it's full of heritage and history, and the people are so friendly and welcoming. The Rainbow Ballroom of... Continue Reading →
New Year Online Classes
With the new year and the new lockdown some of you might be looking for online courses and classes so I've decided to write a post about some I've spotted. It's a great way to learn something new or improve on a skill you already have and it's also a great way to distract yourself... Continue Reading →