Sunday Thoughts

Here we are again: another Sunday, another cold day. It feels more like November than June. Drinking hot chocolate in summer should probably be illegal, but that’s exactly what I was doing yesterday. It’s been very windy too; the trees have taken a battering, and the May flowers are scattered across the roads like forgotten... Continue Reading →

A Weekend of Little Detours

I had a lovely weekend out and about in Sligo, and it was so enjoyable I thought I'd tell you about it. I had no real plan on Saturday morning other than to see where the road took me. The weather wasn't great, but if I let the weather dictate what I did, I wouldn't... Continue Reading →

Sunday Thoughts

Happy Sunday! I hope you’re all keeping well. I’m just back from a long walk - one of the joys of waking early when the sun is shining. I love getting out and about; it really sets me up for the day. I’ve done some lovely walks this week: Slish Wood, Lissadell, Raghley, and Coolaney.... 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 →

Grand Designs

I've always been interested in home design programmes. Imagine being able to design your own home. What kind of design would you go for? What features would your house have? Would you be minimalistic or go for the cosy, lived in look? Would you have a mansion or a cottage? In my mind I have... Continue Reading →

Back to Coopershill

After my last trip to Coopershill....where I forgot my camera battery! I was invited to go back again with my battery this time and try to get a photo of the deer. As it wasn't raining today (for a change) I went back again. There is a lovely drive up to Coopershill. It's very atmospheric...if... Continue Reading →

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