Today was Heritage Day in Ballina, Co. Mayo. This is part of the Ballina Salmon Festival which runs for the rest of the week. The town was absolutely packed and the photo above was taken at 11am! Things don't usually start that early in Ireland. There was so much to see and do and a... Continue Reading →
Free things to see and do during the Summer in Sligo
I've seen a few people looking for free things to do in Sligo so I've decided to do a post with a few suggestions. I’m writing this for visitors who might arrive into Sligo town without their own transport so everything is based in the town. The Sligo Walking Tour takes place throughout the summer. It's... Continue Reading →
A couple of hours in Castlebar
This is a blog post I should have written a couple of months ago but better late than never! Lucy had to do her exams in Castlebar so I took her over one day and decided to go exploring while she was slaving over an exam paper. First of all I had a wander around... Continue Reading →
Eating out in County Sligo
With 'Summer' here, you wouldn't know it from the weather, and following on from my food in Sligo town post, I thought I'd do a round-up of some of my favourite places to eat in Co. Sligo. Harrison's Bar and Restaurant, Cliffoney. Well worth a visit - gorgeous food and brilliant customer service. Pictured above... Continue Reading →
Scales and Feathers at Eagles Flying
Last weekend I went back to Eagles Flying. It’s one of my favourite places to visit. There are some many wonderful birds and animals there and the people who run it are so knowledgeable about them all. The birds of prey fly right over your head during the flying display. It's amazing to see these beautiful creatures... Continue Reading →
Music Night and Day at Carrick Water Music Festival!
Carrick Water Music Festival will take place in Carrick on Shannon from 13th to 17th July. Boasting 6 nights of live music with the best of Irish acts such as Lisa Hannigan, Zoë Conway & John McIntyre, Donal Dineen, Pádraig McGovern, Leonard Barry & John Tuohy, Mick Hanly & Donal Lunny and The Drawing Room... Continue Reading →
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