I put a call out on my social media channels for Halloween and mid-term events in Sligo, Leitrim, Bundoran and Roscommon. I've also added some events I saw in Ballina and Enniskillen. Happy reading. Sligo Easkey Scarecrow Festival returns from October 18th to the 31st 2025! Easkey village will once again come alive with a... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It’s been a real rollercoaster of a week. Absolute highs and absolute lows. The low – the end of Achonry Farmers Market. This came as such a shock, and I know some people will say it’s just a market, but it was such a warm and welcoming place. A place where I made friends and... Continue Reading →
Introducing the Magnumlady Podcast!
You can listen to my first podcast here. If you don't feel like listening, you can read the story behind it on this post: I want to tell you a bit about why I decided to do a podcast. I know there are thousands, millions of podcasts out there and do you really need another... Continue Reading →
They paved paradise and put up a parking lot
I visited the beautiful Derreen 'bluebell' woods, just outside Knockvicar in Roscommon yesterday, and I'm heartbroken at what I saw. The lovely walkway through the forest, has now been replaced by gravel, so that cars can drive down to a car park. You can see the photo on the left from last year, and the... Continue Reading →
The Mill Apartments, Ballisodare, Sligo – Revisited
It’s hard to believe that we are in the midst of a housing crisis and yet in Ballisodare there is an apartment block that has been sitting empty for years. I’ve read several articles that state there are between 60 – 80 apartments, it’s hard to find out the correct number, but surely that could... Continue Reading →
Forest Bathing in Leitrim – The Wellbeing Sanctuary at Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway
I have the most incredible spa experience to tell you about. Just a short drive from Carrick on Shannon is the most amazing oasis of calm. Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway is in Leitrim Village and is the perfect location to switch off and unwind, and as well as being a unique holiday destination where people can... Continue Reading →