Today was a good day. It was Shrove Tuesday/pancake day so that helped. I haven't had anything sweet for a while so today I kind of lost the run of myself. Eala Bhan were having a pancake day in aid of North West Hospice so it was a pig out for a good cause. I... Continue Reading →
Celebrating in Collooney
It was my birthday on Friday and although I hadn't intended venturing out Lucy and Laurence kindly gave me a voucher for Nook in Collooney. I decided we should all go there for lunch, we also paid a visit to Mill Falls (above) - well worth a visit. If you haven't been to Nook it... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle
I had such a wonderful day yesterday. Back in February Lucy and Laurence got me a voucher for Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo - it was one of the things on my bucket list. I finally got to visit yesterday. Ashford Castle is a stunning 5 star resort in the village of Cong,... Continue Reading →
Glorious Goodies in Galway
Yesterday I went to Galway for a few hours to meet up with Lucy. I haven't seen her in a few weeks so it was great to catch up. First though was the bus trip from hell. Well it wasn't really that bad but I have a tendency to be melodramatic. It was an Expressway... Continue Reading →
Culture, Curry and Chocolate
I had a bit of free time this afternoon. It feels like it's been months since I've had any time to just mooch around so it was lovely. First stop was to the Hamilton Gallery to have a look at the 'Invited Artists Exhibition'. It's a really lovely exhibition, there are some very talented... Continue Reading →
Happy Cakemas
I entered a Facebook competition a couple of weeks ago and was delighted when I found out this week that I won! Brian from Mc G Cakes delivered this beautiful chocolate gateaux to me today. I also won these beautiful cupcakes. Lucy has had one already and said it was gorgeous! Thanks so much Mc... Continue Reading →