If you can’t decide between a forest walk or a stroll along the beach, Lissadell is the perfect place to have both. As you drive from the village of Carney, you’ll spot a little gate lodge on the left-hand side. Turn down there and you’ll find a small lay-by with space for a few cars.... Continue Reading →
It’s been a few weeks since my last Sunday Thoughts. I just haven’t been in the right headspace to write - and that’s okay. Sometimes it's good to take a break. But here I am again, back to annoy you all. Life has been busy (though not quite as hectic as before). There have been... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to read that Hazelwood reopened at the weekend. This beautiful forest was decimated during Storm Eowyn, back in January, and Coilte have been busy clearing the paths and repairing the damage. I went to visit on Saturday morning and it's sad to see how many trees were lost during the storm, but... Continue Reading →
If you are looking for a lovely walk in County Sligo, I'd really recommended The Tubbercurry Forest Trail. It's a lovely gentle walk, on flat ground, a calm oasis, just outside Tubbercurry town centre. The trail is also the location of the Tubbercurry Parkrun, this is a free, weekly, timed 5k parkrun for all ages... Continue Reading →
It has been a while since I visited Troll Wood (Cartron Wood) in Leitrim, it's just beside Parkes Castle and so worth a visit. It's said on some pages that it's an easy walk, but it is quite steep in places and can be slippery after rainfall. My thighs were burning the next day, and... Continue Reading →
I visited the beautiful Derreen 'bluebell' woods, just outside Knockvicar in Roscommon yesterday, and I'm heartbroken at what I saw. The lovely walkway through the forest, has now been replaced by gravel, so that cars can drive down to a car park. You can see the photo on the left from last year, and the... Continue Reading →
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