Hot on the heels of Dock 84, another new café has opened. Westeroast Coffee is located in Cleveragh Retail Park (where Park Alley used to be). It's so handy to have a café here for those shopping in Petmania, Argos, Mr. Price, Expert Electric and the Food Centre. It's also just across the road from... Continue Reading →
Spotlight on Carrick on Shannon
It's time I wrote a bit about Carrick-on-Shannon. Before I worked near there I've been known to drive there just for the cake at Lena's Tea Rooms....yes I am that fond of cake that I will travel for it! Lena's Tea Rooms are an award-winning cafe, located in the scenic town of Carrick-on-Shannon. They have a... Continue Reading →
Insomnia Sligo
Insomnia have grown from a single location in a Galway bookstore in 1997 to an estate of 120+ coffee shops across high street and through partnerships with SPAR and Eurospar in addition to other Irish Retailers such as Eason, Fresh, Meadows & Byrne, An Post, Heatons, Compass Catering, Debenhams and Penneys. In addition the company has 300+ self-service units... Continue Reading →
Glen Keen Farm, Co. Mayo
On my recent visit to Mayo I paid a visit to Glen Keen Farm in Louisburgh. The farm is located on the Leenane road (R335) and was a welcome place to stop and stretch my legs after a long drive from Belmullet (I took the scenic route, which took about 3 hours!) The farm is... Continue Reading →
Glencar teaSHED
I'm delighted that there is a new coffee shop at Glencar waterfall, Co. Leitrim. Many a time I've been to the waterfall,usually when it's raining and I've wanted a place to relax and dry off....plus I'm usually always hungry but I'd have to wait until I got back in to Sligo....not anymore! A big welcome... Continue Reading →
Falling for the sea
After my recent visit to Teapot Lane I had a bit of time to kill so I headed to Mullaghmore. It really is a beautiful drive around by Classiebawn Castle. I got out of the car and decided to walk down to the rocks to see if I could get a better photo of the... Continue Reading →