Last night we went to see Riverdance at the Royal theatre in Castlebar. We've never seen the live show before although we have the original video which the kids used to watch all the time when they were little. We got there early so got our seats. It was a shame that not everyone got their... Continue Reading →
The Harlequin Hotel
Last month I entered a competition on facebook to win a break at the Harlequin Hotel in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. All I had to do was refer friends to them....so I did and I won 🙂 We headed off last week and had a lovely time. The hotel is really nice, the beds were... Continue Reading →
Crystal Swing
Crystal Swing, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Last week we went to see Crystal Swing at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. Crystal Swing are a family group. They consist of Mary Burke and her son and daughter, Derek and Dervla. The songs they sing are Country and Western/Irish/Showband songs. Now regular readers to my blog will know... Continue Reading →
Sunshine and showers
Sunshine and showers, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. More showers than sunshine it has to be said. I don't know what happened to the Summer, June appears to have taken it with it 😦 So as it was so bad I didn't do anything much today.....apart from walking the dog and making cheese scones. So what... Continue Reading →
The birds
The birds, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. It's been a busy few days. I still haven't managed to do a blog about Billy Ocean but I'll get to it soon. On Sunday as I was recovering from the Eurovision mum phoned me to say her tv had packed up. So off we went into town to... Continue Reading →
Oh hi there!
Oh hi there!, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Yesterday was a busy day. Jono and I went to Féile Na Tuaithe (the festival of the countryside) in the Museum of Country Life in Castlebar. It's an annual event and is free. There was loads to see and do. All kinds of crafts and items for sale.... Continue Reading →