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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
This is a well overdue blog post but it's worth the wait! Just after my birthday we went to Jack Fenn's Cafe in the Courtyard of Belleek Castle, Ballina. I've been drooling over their Instagram feed since they opened so I had to go and test it for myself. Firstly I'm very fond of Ballina... Continue Reading →
