A couple of weeks ago I called in to The New Art Gallery, Arts and Craft Shop in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. It's a lovely shop and stocks work by a large group of creative people in the Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon region. Kaz from Soak Bath Salts was there when I called, I've featured these... Continue Reading →
Tobernalt Holy Well, Sligo
I used to write for Sligo Now Magazine and back in 2019 I wrote an article about Tobernault Holy Well. I always find a sense of peace here, and I know so many other people do too. I thought you'd like to read the full article: Just a short drive from Sligo town you will... 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 →
Jimmy’s Coffee – Drive-thru Barista Bar in Swinford
I love anything a little bit different and love to see people thinking outside the box when it comes to food and drink. So when I heard that there was a drive-thru cafe in Swinford, Co. Mayo, I had to go and have a look. It's located in an old filling station on the Dublin... Continue Reading →
The National Famine Way
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 →