I was delighted and surprised earlier this week to be contacted by the BBC. They had found some videos of Ballina on my blog page and they asked if they could use them in a video they were putting together for Joe Biden's inauguration. It was wonderful to see my footage and my name mentioned... Continue Reading →
BCRFM 11th October Show
If you missed my show on Ballina Community Radio you can listen back here. I'm talking about some of the recommendations of places to visit from the Mayo Naturally Facebook page and also some of the things I've been up to. I'll also be talking about the fantastic job the volunteers have done in Ballina.... Continue Reading →
A Spa with a View
I love going to spas, in a hectic world it's lovely just to take time out and relax. I was thrilled when Laurence gave me a voucher for The Ice House in Ballina, Co. Mayo. I was over in Ballina today to record my radio show on BCRFM so I booked a seaweed bath at... Continue Reading →
Belleek Castle, Ballina, Co. Mayo
If you are looking for a hidden gem in Ireland, Belleek Castle is one of them. I love visiting places that have a wow factor, a place I will remember long after I've left. This place ticks all the boxes and I only went on a tour there. Nestled in Belleek Woods, a short drive... Continue Reading →
A weekend of B’s
That's B's as in Ballina, Bayside and Boyle. Lucy was home for the weekend so we took a trip to Ballina just for the craic. Well no actually it was to visit Jack Fenn's Courtyard Cafe at Belleek Castle in Ballina and to have a look around the shops. I really like Jack Fenn, it's... Continue Reading →
Ballina Fringe Festival – A Brand New Festival of Words, Art & Music for North Mayo
Summer is here and it’s festival season again. And the good news this year is that Ballina has a brand new festival coming to town! Ballina Fringe Festival is a fledgling week-long arts festival has been curated to run from 6-15 July alongside Ballina’s flagship Salmon Festival, now in its 54th year. Ballina and North... Continue Reading →