Spring has sprung at Strokestown Park bringing with it a variety of events to suit all tastes. From live concerts to celebrating Irish heritage during Seachtain na Gaeilge, exploring history at the Famine Summer School, enjoying cosy music sessions at the Woodland Café, and Easter activities for the little ones – it's all happening at... Continue Reading →
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 →
Have you ever wanted your hair cut in a museum? This could be your chance! I love experiences that are a little bit different, and there's a museum in Enniskillen that's very different, it's not just a barber shop, it's also a railway museum! Headhunters Railway Museum is a hidden gem, in the heart of... 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 →
“My name is Padraig Mulligan, we’ve been in business here since 1944. We are a pub and a hardware shop in Ballaghaderreen. My dad opened during the war, when things were hard to procure. Originally the business was a 6 day licence and we extended it to a 7 day licence, we open in the... 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 →
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