Today was Heritage Day in Ballina, Co. Mayo. This is part of the Ballina Salmon Festival which runs for the rest of the week. The town was absolutely packed and the photo above was taken at 11am! Things don't usually start that early in Ireland. There was so much to see and do and a... Continue Reading →
Scales and Feathers at Eagles Flying
Last weekend I went back to Eagles Flying. It’s one of my favourite places to visit. There are some many wonderful birds and animals there and the people who run it are so knowledgeable about them all. The birds of prey fly right over your head during the flying display. It's amazing to see these beautiful creatures... Continue Reading →
Bricks and Jazz in Derry
Today Jono and I went to Derry to see the Brick Wonders exhibition at the Nerve Centre in Derry. It's a Lego exhibition and had been running since February. I did think it would be a bigger exhibition than it was. I really liked the airport scene and the London scene but I did feel... Continue Reading →
Magic at Strokestown Park
I made a return visit to Strokestown Park as part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project. Although Roscommon isn't on the Wild Atlantic Way it's one of the neighbouring counties and is well worth a visit. I didn't go on the house tour this time as I've covered it on a previous blog post. So... Continue Reading →
You Tarzan, Me Not Jane
As part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project with LookWest and the Hawk's Well Theatre I paid a visit to Zipit Forest Adventures in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Zipit is a forest adventure company specialising in adventurous trail courses in the treetops. I must admit I was nervous. I'm not great with... Continue Reading →
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