I love visiting gardens, it's one of my happy places, and I love Hazelwood House in Sligo. I got to look inside it back in 2015 - you can read about it here. I haven't been inside the house since then, but I know there has been a huge amount of work done on the... Continue Reading →
I've spotted a few things online that I think might be of interest. It's very hard to find information when it's dotted all over the place, and there isn't one central location. I'm always asked for recommendations, and I do have a blog post of suggestions of things to do in Sligo. I can't recommend... Continue Reading →
There is an incredible installation in Leitrim at the moment, it's called Amach - To The Field. There are 21 doors dotted all across Leitrim, the doors contain a phone number, and when you dial it, you will hear the stories of the farmer and the families of the townland. The project is curated by... Continue Reading →
I love finding places that surprise me and this one is a real gem of a place, and well worth a visit. Seamus runs Keenan's Butcher Shop, and he doesn't just sell meat and groceries, he has a great collection of items - it's like a mini museum. The first thing I noticed was the... Continue Reading →
Last year I was exploring the heritage trail with a friend. It's a really lovely walk, even if you just stick to the town part. We weren't sure where Emlaghfad Church was, and it was hard to find information online, so I went back another day to explore that, but in this post I'll tell... Continue Reading →
I've ended up going down a family tree rabbit hole. I was looking through old cine film and found my granny and her sisters on it, so I got to thinking more about them and wondering about their parents. I also found some old photos of both sets of my grandparents. It's a real minefield... Continue Reading →
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