This was the sight I woke up to this morning....pretty special I think. I was walking the dog when I saw the moon. I had to go back home to get my camera as the phone camera didn't do it justice. It makes up for the blue moon I didn't see the other night because... Continue Reading →
Belvedere House and gardens, Mullingar
On Saturday I went to Belvedere House and gardens, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. I got there just after 9.30am when it opened...I should have realised it's 'Irish time', so I was waiting for about ten minutes to pay to get in. It's €8.75 an adult, €4.75 for children and €24.00 fo a family of two adults... Continue Reading →
Food in Sligo
Firstly happy September everyone! This year is just flying. Secondly apologies if this blog post makes you feel hungry. We have some fantastic restaurants, cafes and pubs in Sligo so I thought I'd share some of the fab food we've enjoyed at them. Apologies for the poor quality of the photos, they are from my... Continue Reading →
Culture Night in Sligo, 2012
Culture Night in Ireland takes place on Friday 21st September, 2012. All over the country loads of free cultural events will be taking place. I'm really looking forward to it. Last year I went to the Hawkswell Theatre, Sligo and enjoyed the wonderful music..you can read the blog about it here. This year Tabby will... Continue Reading →
Temple House, Sligo
On Wednesday there was an open day at the beautiful Temple House, Ballinacarrow, Co. Sligo. It was open as part of Heritage week and we got a guided tour by the owner Roderick Perceval. The house and grounds are just stunning. Temple House is a classical Georgian mansion set in a private estate of over... Continue Reading →
Creevylea Abbey, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim
Last week I went to visit Creevylea Abbey in Dromahair. I loved the walkway to it through the trees and was looking forward to seeing what was around the corner. I loved seeing the cows in front of the abbey. I was hoping they would turn around but they weren't obliging me. Creevylea was a Franciscan... Continue Reading →
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