If you live in Ireland you have probably heard of Queen Maeve, in Celtic mythology she was known as the Warrior Queen of Connacht. She's buried in Sligo - in a cairn on the top of Knocknarea Mountain near Strandhill. What you may not know about Queen Maeve is how she died. I find this... Continue Reading →
To be a pilgrim
Have you ever just walked into a place and felt like you were meant to be there? Instead of the usual awkwardness it's like feeling instantly at home. As I walked up the stairs the colours, sounds and smells lured me through the door and into the room. This is the Pilgrim Soul Studio. Amanda... Continue Reading →
Halfway there
It's been a while since I've written a health update. I've suffered from anxiety and depression since the beginning of the year. The anxiety was always there but kept well hidden. The depression, well that was something that arrived out of the blue. I'm happy to say, yes I am happy!, that I feel like... Continue Reading →
The Boyle Food Hub
The blog provides a lot of opportunities for me, sometimes it's adventures, sometimes it's experiences and sometimes it's meeting special people. Today I met a very special person. Tony Scanlon is from Boyle, Co. Roscommon. He recently became aware that children, families and individuals, who through a shortage of money, are being forced to go... Continue Reading →
Wheelie good fun
I have decided I'm probably in the throes of a mid-life crisis. Firstly I want a tattoo, secondly I want blue streaks in my hair and yesterday I saw a pair of roller skates in a charity shop....you can guess the rest! I've decided to embrace my inner child. I used to be very much... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Tea Week
I found out this week is Afternoon Tea week, there really is a celebration for everything these days. I thought I'd do a recap of the Afternoon Teas that I have been to here in Ireland. Lena's Tea Rooms in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. This gorgeous cafe is a hidden gem, priding itself in the finest... Continue Reading →
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