It's another dark August day in rural Sligo, and the schools go back next week, so that’s it for summer. The Irish tourist board really need to market Ireland as a place to visit to cool down! The tagline could be ‘Come to Ireland, the coolest place in Europe’. Sunday thoughts last week was great,... Continue Reading →
I am a big fan of The Leitrim Design House, no visit to Carrick on Shannon is complete without calling in to see their beautifully curated selection of Irish art, craft, and design. So, I was delighted to be invited along to feature the gallery on my blog. The Leitrim Design House is located in... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I went along to the Mindfulness for the Creative Sector | Creative Minds event hosted by The Leitrim Design House and the Leitrim Local Enterprise Office, at The Dock in Carrick on Shannon. I wasn't too sure about the mindfulness part, if you read the blog you'll know about my history with mindfulness, if... Continue Reading →
Closed down. There’s a new cafe in Leitrim, welcome to Earth Artisan Bakery and Cafe, a bright and airy cafe in the heart of Carrick on Shannon. Their bakery specialises in long, naturally fermented breads, made using traditional methods. The pâtisserie and viennoiseries are made fresh daily in house by their French trained chef de... Continue Reading →
There's a new food truck in Carrick on Shannon and you really have to try it! I've followed Sean and Sophie for a while, on social media, in their previous locations and I've always been impressed by their food, so I was delighted to finally check them out in their new venture. Eabha's Street Kitchen... Continue Reading →
This is a lovely story and one that I've followed with interest. A lady called Bridie Moore used to run a convenience store and sweet shop in Summerhill, Carrick on Shannon, the shop opened in 1932 and sadly closed in the 1990's. It's wonderful to see that Bridie's great-grandson Mark has recently reopened the shop.... Continue Reading →
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