I've teamed up with The National Famine Way, to tell you more about this very special walk, and hopefully to inspire you to check it out for yourself. Strokestown House In 1847 a group of people made their way from Strokestown Park in County Roscommon to Custom House Quay in Dublin, in the hope of... Continue Reading →
These Hands – An Introduction
I've started a new project, one that has been in my head for a long time. I've done a short podcast to tell you more about it, have a listen and let me know what you think (anything except weird would be good, because I've heard that a lot recently 😉 )
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Chillin Time, Ballymote
Chillin Time Cafe is a brand new cafe in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. I'd been watching the progress of the mural over the last couple of months and was delighted to see the cafe open. The mural is beautiful, painted by local artists Samantha Rausch and Ami Scanlon, and inspired by the view of the family's... Continue Reading →
Loughnaneane Sculpture Trail, Roscommon
I'm a big fan of Roscommon Town (and not just for the Iceland Store - honest). It's a really lovely town, with lots of hidden gems, including the not so hidden Loughnaneane Sculpture Trail. If you are looking for a flat walk, packed full of interesting things, this is the walk for you. It's suitable... Continue Reading →
An Chroi Digital Hub
With so many of us working remotely since the Covid-19 pandemic began, it can be a challenge to find a quiet place to work. Coffee shops are great, but you can't have a zoom meeting in one, or rely on a fast internet connection, this is where the remote working hubs have become a necessity,... Continue Reading →
The Tubbercurry Old Fair Day 2022
It was wonderful to see the Old Fair Day back after a two-year break. Even though I've now 'retired' from taking event photos, I couldn't go to the festival and not have a camera in my hand, so off I went. I loved the atmosphere of the day and the joy of seeing people meeting... Continue Reading →