I've been to Sligo Folk Park several times over the years. The park is in the beautiful village of Riverstown - which is a lovely place to visit in itself. The folk park has had a fantastic makeover recently and it was an absolute pleasure to go back and see the place looking so well.... Continue Reading →
Warning, you may find this post upsetting. I went along to the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna, Co. Galway. As I arrived a bell from a nearby church was tolling, the sky was a dull grey and the wind was blowing the cheerful pink Heritage Week flags around against the stark exterior of the workhouse... Continue Reading →
If you are looking for a hidden gem in Ireland, Belleek Castle is one of them. I love visiting places that have a wow factor, a place I will remember long after I've left. This place ticks all the boxes and I only went on a tour there. Nestled in Belleek Woods, a short drive... Continue Reading →
If you are coming to Sligo or if you live here there's a walk that you might be interested in. The Sligo Dark Tales tour is a fascinating walk of Sligo town with lots of facts about the dark history of Sligo. The tour starts at the Riverside Hotel and visits several stops including Sligo... Continue Reading →
I have something very special to tell you about, The King's Trail has recently launched in Boyle, Roscommon and it's an absolutely brilliant idea! I went along today and check it out after seeing a video about it. You can see the video and read more details here. Bright and early this morning I made... Continue Reading →
There's a wonderful event taking place in County Mayo next month. If you want to explore the beautiful rolling landscape of The 61km long Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail, meet fellow walkers and find about more about this beautiful area this is well worth checking out. The Croagh Patrick Heritage trail starts from the town of... Continue Reading →
