I've previously featured Jimmy's Coffee in Swinford on the blog, and I was delighted to see that they'd opened a branch in a former filling station in Ballina, Mayo. It's named The Biden Corner, as it opened the same week as President Joe Biden came to visit Ballina. There's a lovely outdoor seated area at... Continue Reading →
Cakes galore in Charlestown – Inga’s Sweet Dreams
If you are looking for delicious cakes you have to call to Inga's Sweet Dreams in Charlestown, Co. Mayo. Inga has been making beautiful cakes and treats for years and her dream was always to have her own shop, Inga's Sweet Dreams opened at Easter in Charlestown, Co. Mayo - just a short drive from... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a busy week so it's lovely to have a day of doing nothing, except maybe cutting the grass if the weather stays dry. I'm looking at dark clouds though, the weather people have been telling us about this amazing weather, but it doesn't seem to have reached the North West just yet. I've... Continue Reading →
Slow Roast, Loughrea and Athlone
Slow Roast has been on my list of places to visit for a long time and I finally got to the Athlone shop during the week. This is an award-winning independent sandwich and coffee shop and it's wonderful! They do gorgeous grilled sandwiches, choose from: The Sunday Roast, Hang and Cheese, Aragh Musha and Cheese... Continue Reading →
A Taste of Carrick at the Carrick Carnival
A Taste of Carrick is taking place on June 5th as part of the Carrick Carnival. I caught up with Sarah from Bits N Bytes and she told me all about the event, have a listen to our chat to find out more: The Carrick Carnival takes place in Carrick on Shannon from June 1st... Continue Reading →
Paul’s Retro Eats in Boyle, Roscommon
I'm always looking for new places, so when I saw Paul's Retro Eats on Facebook I had to call over to check it out. It's a food truck very close to Boyle town, just across the river from Boyle Abbey and next to Scoil na nAingeal Naofa on the Carrick Road. Jono had the hot... Continue Reading →