Yesterday I went along to explore Mullaghmore. Seatrails were holding a heritage walk so it was a brilliant opportunity for me to find out more about the area and to experience a Seatrails walk. I was in good company, along with award-winning travel writer Pól Ó Conghaile, Auriel from Seatrails, author and historian Joe McGowan... Continue Reading →
The Deserted Village, Achill
Following on from my first Achill post I stopped at The Deserted Village. There are around 100 cottages at the base of Slievemore mountain along a mile long stretch. Now it was called the deserted village but I wasn't alone. I had an audience of sheep! So there I was minding my own business and... Continue Reading →
Around Achill
Today I went to Achill Island for the first time ever I'm ashamed to say! I was heading to Westport to see my friends exhibition and I realised the Custom House Gallery didn't open until 1pm so I had several hours to kill and decided to explore. I'm going to do a couple of posts... Continue Reading →
Surfing at Mullaghmore, Sligo
It was a busy day in Mullaghmore, Sligo today. Surfers from all over the world headed there to take on the huge waves. Mullaghmore is a really popular surfing destination and today what with Storm Christine battering parts of Ireland the waves were pretty special. I'm still using the Canon 1100D so all photos are... Continue Reading →
Looking back and looking forward
As one year flows away it's time to look back. I had a brilliant 2013, I've done so much and am very grateful for being able to enjoy so many brilliant experiences. There are so many highlights but I can't mention them all so I'll just do a few. Last years New Year's Resolutions were... Continue Reading →
Paris in September
Another blog I was meant to do way before now. This time our visit to Paris, we were so lucky to have travelled this year, we don't usually go anywhere! It was Lucy's 18th birthday in September and she has always wanted to go to Paris so we headed there for a few days. I... Continue Reading →