I was out and about exploring in Roscommon and Leitrim yesterday and I spotted this post box on my travels. I've posted it on my social media channels, but I know that some of you aren't on there, and it really deserves a blog post of its own. These old post boxes are dotted around... Continue Reading →
A Morning in Mayo: The Michael Davitt Museum, Ballylahan Castle, The Matchstick Man Grave, and More.
It’s been a long time since I’ve taken myself off exploring for a morning. I saw a post by Mayo North Tourism about a special offer at the Michael Davitt Museum for International Women’s Day. I’ve never been there, so it sounded like a plan. I left home bright and early, and off I went.... Continue Reading →
The Gardens at Hazelwood House
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 →
Sligo News – March 2024
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 →
Amach – To The Field
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 →
A Butcher Shop with a Difference in Leitrim
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 →