Back to my trip to Strokestown Park. I had a brilliant guided tour around the house. Our tour guide was Dara, he was very interesting and told us some great stories about the house and it's occupants. We also got to see possibly the scariest dolls in the world! It was great to see the... Continue Reading →
If these walls could talk
I was out exploring with Sarah from Derelict Nation. This beautiful building was once a convent and in more recent years a nursing home. There is a follow up blog post here. There were a lot of things I wanted to say but I'm aware that people who may have stayed here or family members... Continue Reading →
There’s Nobody Home
I was out and about during the week and found this old house. There are so many houses and cottages like this all over Ireland, it's a real shame they've just been left when there are so many people homeless. I'd say this was once a cosy home, with the chair beside the range. The... Continue Reading →
This old house
We were out test driving Gilbert (the car) yesterday....long story, don't ask!..but if you have a spare car can you donate it to me please? 😉 Anyway we found this old house, I done what I always vow not to do and left the house without a camera or a phone so I had to... Continue Reading →
Westlife living
Here's a house for you if you have €990,000 knocking around. It's Shane Filan's old home in Sligo. I think it would make a fantastic bed and breakfast. All the information is here. If you do happen to buy it can I come around for tea? 😉
Derelict Ireland
I was looking at Flickr the other day and found some great images of our derelict nation which led me to the blog. It really is interesting and there are some great images on it. It makes you wonder why some people leave their homes with family photographs in them or tea towels still hanging up... Continue Reading →
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