Chill Insurance have recently produced an ebook of Musical Drives, it's a really interesting read containing Irish music videos, music-inspired landmarks and much more. Chill contacted me to collaborate on a blog post about my favourite drives in Ireland and in keeping with the musical theme I'm going to tie in some songs to go... Continue Reading →
Bookmart Sligo
Sligo is a real gem when it comes to independent shops, the Bookmart is just one of them. I love book shops and this is no exception. They have recently moved to a new shop on Bridge Street, next to the Gourmet Parlour - books and cake - sure what more could you want? I... Continue Reading →
Taste Leitrim Winter Feast
I went along to The Food Hub in Drumshanbo today for the Taste Leitrim Winter Feast Festival. The Food Hub is a fantastic initiative that houses various food producers. I'm hoping to cover it in greater detail in the new year. The Winter Feast consisted of a producers market in the marquee, food talks and... Continue Reading →
Rathcormac and Rosses Point at Christmas
Sometimes things don't go to plan, I used to fight against those days now I just go with the flow and trust whoever is in charge who sometimes knows just what I need rather than what I want. I went along to Rathcormac Market today, I wasn't in the best form. I was back in... Continue Reading →
A Festive Friday in Lovely Leitrim
This afternoon I headed over to the Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. There was a lovely Christmas event by Gaelscoil Chluainín taking place and I was also hoping to check out the farmers market. Due to my date with the doctor I missed the market but I did enjoy the Christmas event. What I... Continue Reading →
Hooked, Sligo
Just when you thought the food scene in Sligo couldn't get any better along comes Hooked. This new venture by Anthony and Eilish Gray already has people travelling from all over the North West of Ireland to check it out. You may know Anthony from the beautiful Eala Bhan Restaurant in Sligo - just down... Continue Reading →