I was delighted to hear that the former Drumcliffe Tea Rooms had re-opened as Pink Clover, it's in the most fantastic location, just beside Drumcliffe Church and the grave of the famous poet William Butler Yeats. I went along to check it out, and as always I was bright and early, but a warm welcome... Continue Reading →
Castlemine Farm Shop, Roscommon
I have to tell you about the wonderful Castlemine Farm Shop in Roscommon town. I called in at the weekend and it's a real treasure trove of fantastic food and gifts. The shop has an extensive butcher counter and the staff are friendly and helpful. They sell a wide range of products from their farm,... Continue Reading →
A delicious dessert
I wouldn't normally dedicate a blog post to one dessert, but I have to with this one because it was amazing! I love Eton Mess - it's one of my favourite desserts, I saw a jar of a lemon curd flavour Eton Mess and I it was out of this world! It's by Maddy's Sweet... Continue Reading →
An Honesty Box Bakery – Eagles Bakery
I love anything a bit different and this Honesty Box Bakery is just that! Located in beautiful Leitrim, overlooking the stunning Darty Mountains and Eagles Rock, this is one bakery you just have to visit. Eagles Bakery is on the road from Kinlough to Manorhamilton, you can't miss the bright blue box. Inside there are... Continue Reading →
The Model Railway in Sligo Opens
Update 2025. The Model Railway is no longer at Sligo Folk Park. I've heard that it's now in Sligo Airport, but I don't have any details. We are big fans of model railways in this house, so we were delighted to hear that Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown now has a model railway. We went... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a while since I've done a Sunday thoughts blog, this is mainly a catch up to tell you what I've been up to, but it's also a way for me to offload the things that rattle around in my head. It's been a hectic week, with a lot going on, so it's nice... Continue Reading →