Happy Sunday, and what a glorious day it is here in Sligo. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the hedgerows are full of golden daffodils and pale primroses. The gorse is in full bloom, bright yellow against a blue and white sky. Spring is here, for today anyway. If you read the... Continue Reading →
A Morning in Mayo: The Michael Davitt Museum, Ballylahan Castle, The Matchstick Man Grave, and More.
It’s been a long time since I’ve taken myself off exploring for a morning. I saw a post by Mayo North Tourism about a special offer at the Michael Davitt Museum for International Women’s Day. I’ve never been there, so it sounded like a plan. I left home bright and early, and off I went.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and Happy March! We are finally heading into Spring, and there’s a bit of a stretch in the evenings already, which is lovely to see. Things here are good, I’ve had a lovely week, with a bit of everything. I met up with Louise on Thursday, and we had a lovely chat. Someone... Continue Reading →
Baker51 by O’Hara’s of Foxford
I’m a big fan of O’Hara’s of Foxford, their cakes are just gorgeous – and if you follow the blog, you’ll know I’m a big fan of cake! So, I was delighted when they opened a café in Ballina just before Christmas. I finally got there yesterday, I’m always early so it was just the... Continue Reading →
Step into Spring with a Season of Events at Strokestown Park!
Spring has sprung at Strokestown Park bringing with it a variety of events to suit all tastes. From live concerts to celebrating Irish heritage during Seachtain na Gaeilge, exploring history at the Famine Summer School, enjoying cosy music sessions at the Woodland Café, and Easter activities for the little ones – it's all happening at... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a busy week. I was out with the family last week for an early birthday celebration, and took myself off on my actual birthday, you can read all about it here. There has been a lot going on this week, and battling the storms. If it wasn't blowing a gale, it was lashing... Continue Reading →