Well it's Nollaig na mBan today, which means Women's Christmas and it seems like Christmas was a million years ago, I really enjoyed the break from 'normality' so in a strange way the car not working was a blessing in disguise. I usually get cabin fever and feel myself turning into Jack Nicholson from The... Continue Reading →
A look back at 2016
It's been an absolute roller-coaster of a year. This time last year I had no idea what was in store for me - probably just as well or I'd have started worrying. Just a few of the big events of 2016: Jono's Journey. If you follow the blog you'll know Jono got invited to play... Continue Reading →
Ideal Homes and Umbrellas
A random title but all will become clear. Yesterday I went up to Dublin for the Ideal Home Show at the RDS. Permanent TSB were giving away free tickets, so happy days. I took the 7am train from Sligo which arrived in Dublin just after 10am. It's a long old trek, I remember years ago... Continue Reading →
A quick catch up
I have another foodie blog to post but didn't want to do two in a row so in between all that eating (and trying to make tomatoes red) we've been out and about trying to make the most of what's left of the 'summer'. I use the term summer lightly as its bloody freezing! The... Continue Reading →
Kidding around at Beltra Country Market
I had a great morning yesterday at Beltra Country Market. Paul, who is a goat farmer or as he calls himself 'The Goat Man' came along with two lovely goats and told us all about them. I was very lucky as I got to have a try at milking one...I was useless it has to... Continue Reading →
The week that was
So apart from all the events I've blogged about life goes on as normal - whatever normal is. I had to got to Boyle so I got to see my friend Kate which was lovely as always. While I was there I bumped into Sean who has this fantastic website about Boyle, if you want... Continue Reading →