As part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project with LookWest and the Hawk's Well Theatre I paid a visit to Zipit Forest Adventures in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Zipit is a forest adventure company specialising in adventurous trail courses in the treetops. I must admit I was nervous. I'm not great with... Continue Reading →
RAI President Launches New Healthy Eating Campaign for Kids
Restaurant Association of Ireland President and Sligo man, Anthony Gray is on a mission to get children eating healthier. He believes this starts early and restaurateurs have a responsibility to offer and encourage healthier options for children’s menus. Anthony has launched a new children’s menu in both his Sligo-based restaurants, Eala Bhán in Sligo town... Continue Reading →
Surfing in Donegal
As part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project I headed to the Surf Capital, Bundoran in Co. Donegal today to pay a visit to Turf and Surf and try surfing for the first time ever. I was a bit worried as I've never tried surfing before and having recently got over my fear of the... Continue Reading →
Exciting Enniscrone
Sometimes everything not only goes to plan but turns out to be much more than I expected it to be. This happened to me in Enniscrone. I had a long overdue visit planned as part of the #wawayfarer project. Mairead from Discover Enniscrone was just fantastic putting me in touch with people who wanted to... Continue Reading →
Under the sea
Two weeks ago I was scared of the sea (and heights) - until I went out coasteering with Wave Sweeper in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. How things have changed. I now love swimming in the sea so much that I want my own wetsuit. To my delight Mark from Wave Sweeper has some water activities taking... Continue Reading →
Sunday Jazz at the Riverside Hotel, Sligo
The Riverside Hotel in Sligo has recently re-opened and it's great to see that part of Sligo full of life again. I was walking across the bridge on Sunday when I heard music so I had to pop in. The Jazz Collective is a regular Sunday jazz session taking place in The Riverside Hotel Sligo... Continue Reading →