Yesterday afternoon we were all sitting around the house. I was contemplating tackling the washing mountain, when Andy suggested we go to the beach. Tough call - the washing mountain or the seaside? The seaside won! We headed to Strandhill which is about a 15 minute drive from home. We are so lucky because we... Continue Reading →
You’re Not Alone
The Sligo Dip in the Nip took place on Sunday morning at Dunmoran Strand. The purpose of the dip is to fund-raise for local cancer charities, anything that's raised locally stays locally. I had my own scare earlier this year - which to be honest inspired me on my own adventures. It was a wake up... Continue Reading →
Back to Enniscrone
It was a return visit to Enniscrone for me today. There were a couple of other places for me to check out and I jumped at the chance. Enniscrone is a beautiful place and even on a dull day like today it's well worth a visit. There is a beautiful clean sandy beach which stretches... Continue Reading →
Surfing in Donegal
As part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project I headed to the Surf Capital, Bundoran in Co. Donegal today to pay a visit to Turf and Surf and try surfing for the first time ever. I was a bit worried as I've never tried surfing before and having recently got over my fear of the... Continue Reading →
Sligo Walks – Lissadell
Still on my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project (in conjunction with the Hawk's Well Theatre and LookWest), this time it was off for a walk along Lissadell beach, Sligo. It's a lovely flat walk, so suitable for all abilities. There was no one else around when I was there so I had a lovely peaceful walk... Continue Reading →
Horsing around in Sligo
I'm still busy with my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project although this week I have been somewhat hampered by my car troubles. Before Gilbert (the car) decided to die on me just after I went to the wonderful Island View Riding Stables, which is located right on the Wild Atlantic Way just outside Grange, Co. Sligo.... Continue Reading →