I had the most magical morning in South Sligo, I spent some time with Martina, who runs Nature Inspires. I'd been following the Nature Inspires Facebook page for sometime and I love the adventures of Archie the Pig and Dipsy the Duck and I really wanted to meet them, and was thrilled to get the... Continue Reading →
Hazelwood House and Lough Gill Distillery bought by US Drinks Firm
I heard the news this week that Lough Gill Distillery has been bought by The Sazerac Company, I didn't really look into the details, but I was driving along this morning and listening to Claire Ronan's 'Up and Running show on Ocean FM and it really got me interested. Claire was talking to Helen Mulholland... Continue Reading →
A Catch Up
It's been a while since I've written a generic blog post to tell you what I've been up to. I have about 20 blog posts waiting to be written and I never seem to do them, maybe one day I'll get to them. We've had some lovely days weatherwise, it's great because it was so... Continue Reading →
Glencar Alpacas
I love seeing interesting things to do in our area and I was delighted to be asked along to visit Glencar Alpacas. I went along with my friends Fiona and Michelle and we went on an hike with Aston, Reilly Arlo and Sonny the alpacas. Des, Malachy and Paula, with two of their alpacas We... Continue Reading →
The Smoothie and Juice Bar, Carrick on Shannon
Update - the Smoothie and Juice bar sadly closed in 2023 I have to tell you about The Smoothie and Juice Bar in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The name would suggest that it's a smoothie and juice bar, but look beyond the name and step inside the shop and you will be spoilt for... Continue Reading →
Soak Bath Salts is a Winner!
I'm always looking for positive Sligo stories that I can share on the blog and over the recent months I've really enjoyed following the Soak Bath Salts Instagram account. I was delighted when I saw that this local business won the Best Sleep Wellness section of the Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa Awards. Read about... Continue Reading →