Bloom 2016

I was lucky enough to win tickets to Bloom this year so myself and my friend went along on Friday. Bloom is a huge garden festival held in the Phoenix Park, Dublin every year. It's not just about gardening though. There is live music, loads for the kids to see and do, a craft village,... Continue Reading →

Blooming Fantastic!

I was delighted during the week when I won tickets for Bloom from Coole Swan on Facebook. I've wanted to go for the last couple of years but never got there. I got the 7am train on Thursday morning thinking I was being sensible being so early as there was a shuttle bus running the... Continue Reading →

A kiss for the donkey

A kiss for the donkey, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. As you can see Rocket is making friends with the neighbours 🙂 This is one of three donkeys that live in the fields just up from our house. It's been a busy week......and a rainy one. Although today was dry so that must prove the St.... Continue Reading →

The cottage with the tin roof

The cottage with the tin roof, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. I spotted this little cottage while I was out walking the other day. I think it's very quaint, it's a shame it's been left. I would love to know the history of the place. We used to have a tiny one roomed cottage at the... Continue Reading →

Irelande Nil Points…

Well its almost Eurovision so the Late Late Show had six songs competing for the honour (?) of representing Ireland in this years Eurovision Song Contest. They really scrapped the bottom of the barrel picked the cream of the crop for the nation to choose from. It seemed to go on for hours. We had... Continue Reading →

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