I first published this post during lockdown when we were allowed to go exploring. It might be of interest to this of you looking for outdoor walks and places to visit in Leitrim. There is quite a lot of Leitrim that I haven't explored yet so this isn't an extensive list but there are some... Continue Reading →
There was a great response and reaction to the Heart of Roscommon Day I hosted on social media, so I thought I'd share some of the photos here, as they were on a variety of platforms and you might not have seen them all. This is just a brief snapshot of all the images. Louise... Continue Reading →
I love flower festivals and have missed going to Bloom for the last number of years, so I was delighted to see The Lurganboy Flower Festival taking place this weekend, even more exciting was that it was in The Chapel of Ease. I've seen this beautiful blue tin church so many times but I've never... Continue Reading →
King House Cultural Quarter will come alive over May and June with a series of fringe cultural events taking place in multiple venues at the heart of Boyle, Co. Roscommon. These six events cover Live Music, Film, Theatre, Opera and Literature. This series is part of the Local Live Performance Scheme 2022, which aims to... Continue Reading →
I happened to be in Castlerea recently, so I took off exploring. I absolutely love visiting new places, there are always hidden gems - and Castlerea is no exception. Thank you to the twitter folk for all their suggestions, I didn't get to do everything today but I'll have to go back another day. Castlerea... Continue Reading →
I love the exploring and I've been to Rathcroghan Visitor Centre many times but I've never been to Oweynagat (Cave of the Cats) before. This has been described as Ireland’s “Gate to Hell” and the entrance to the Otherworld. It's also said to be the location where Halloween or Samhain originated from. Samhain was the... Continue Reading →
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