Hello lovely readers and happy Sunday. It’s a dull day here, and not looking like the middle of August at all, very different to our neighbours over the pond, who are struggling with another heatwave. It’s warm here, just damp. Enough of the weather forecast, I’d better get on with the blog! I hope you... Continue Reading →
A Morning on Devenish Island with Erne Water Taxi
I've wanted to visit Devenish Island for years. I'm a regular visitor to Enniskillen, and not just for the shopping, although that's pretty good too. There's so much to see and do that it's well worth planning a day trip. I booked the Pilgrim's Pass through the Erne Water Taxi website. It includes a return... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It’s the first Sunday of May, the sun is shining, and the birds are singing. The swallows are back and it’s lovely to see them. There’s a real chill in the wind though, but it’s nicer than looking at grey skies and rain. Now that I’ve finished with the weather report, I’ll get on with... Continue Reading →
A Visit to Knockvicar Alpacas in Roscommon
Knockvicar Alpacas is a gem of a place that you need to visit, it’s a wonderful experience for all the family, and I’d highly recommend it. Located just off the N4, between Boyle and Carrick on Shannon (just a few minutes from Ardcarne Garden Centre), it’s very easy to find. I booked a farm visit... Continue Reading →
Costa Del Carrick on Shannon
The sun has been shining and it's been hot, which has been nothing short of a miracle these days. I was starting to think we wouldn't get a summer. We took a little spin to Carrick on Shannon, just for a change of scenery and a look around. It's a really lovely town and with... Continue Reading →
A weekend of B’s
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 →