It’s hard to believe that we are in the midst of a housing crisis and yet in Ballisodare there is an apartment block that has been sitting empty for years. I’ve read several articles that state there are between 60 – 80 apartments, it’s hard to find out the correct number, but surely that could... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's the first Sunday in March, and the month certainly came in like a lion, as most of Ireland woke up to snow on Friday. Some places were badly hit, I saw images of lorries struggling to get uphill, and schools were closed in some areas. It wasn’t too bad here, and the snow just... Continue Reading →
Forest Bathing in Leitrim – The Wellbeing Sanctuary at Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway
I have the most incredible spa experience to tell you about. Just a short drive from Carrick on Shannon is the most amazing oasis of calm. Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway is in Leitrim Village and is the perfect location to switch off and unwind, and as well as being a unique holiday destination where people can... Continue Reading →
The Lilliput Way in Roscommon
I'm always looking for interesting things to visit and feature on the blog and I've discovered a fantastic walk, just a short drive from Roscommon Town. The Lilliput Way is in Kilteevan and it's part of the Cloonlarge Bog Walk, which is a looped walk around the peatlands. It's a lovely scenic walk, there wasn't... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a mixed bag of a week, in many senses. There was an incredibly sad day, I'm not going to write about it because it's not my story to tell, but I just want to say I'm thinking of the people concerned, they'll know what I mean. Weather wise we had one day of... Continue Reading →
A Spa Day for the Bank Holiday
I had a lovely day today, I booked a muscle soak bath in the Ocean Sands Hotel in Enniscrone. I love the spa, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, and I always feel at ease there. I was early (as usual), and the hotel coffee shop wasn't open, but Emily on reception kindly gave... Continue Reading →