I’m a big fan of O’Hara’s of Foxford, their cakes are just gorgeous – and if you follow the blog, you’ll know I’m a big fan of cake! So, I was delighted when they opened a café in Ballina just before Christmas. I finally got there yesterday, I’m always early so it was just the... Continue Reading →
Step into Spring with a Season of Events at Strokestown Park!
Spring has sprung at Strokestown Park bringing with it a variety of events to suit all tastes. From live concerts to celebrating Irish heritage during Seachtain na Gaeilge, exploring history at the Famine Summer School, enjoying cosy music sessions at the Woodland Café, and Easter activities for the little ones – it's all happening at... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a busy week. I was out with the family last week for an early birthday celebration, and took myself off on my actual birthday, you can read all about it here. There has been a lot going on this week, and battling the storms. If it wasn't blowing a gale, it was lashing... Continue Reading →
Lauren’s Patisserie Opens in Sligo Town
There’s some great news for those of you who love cakes and coffee, Lauren’s Patisserie has opened her beautiful new patisserie in Adelaide Street, Sligo town. It’s perfect for those of you heading into work, as the shop opens at 8am, so you can grab a coffee and a treat before you head to the... Continue Reading →
Sunday roasts, seaweed baths, and Shells – celebrating 57 years of me!
Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who wished me happy birthday, it’s not every day that your birthday is trending on twitter, but that’s what happened! I didn’t just celebrate on one day; I got a few days out of it, and I intend to get one more day at least out of it!... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and welcome to another Sunday Thoughts blog post. I think this one might be quite long, so grab a cuppa and put your feet up and have a read. It’s been a busy week, with lots of different things happening. I’ve had three social outings this week. The first was to meet a... Continue Reading →