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 →
48 Hours in Birmingham – Trains, Planes, Greggs and Catacombs
Me and Jono spent the weekend in Birmingham, we were there for the Model World Show, and I managed to do a little bit of sightseeing while we were there too, so I thought I’d write a blog post to tell you all about it. Firstly, we flew from Ireland West, I love this airport... 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 →
Step into Spring with a Season of Events at Strokestown Park!
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 →
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 →
A museum with a difference in Enniskillen
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 →