I have to tell you about the most wonderful place I visited yesterday. I know the term hidden gem has been used so often on the internet that no one really pays any heed to it anymore, but this place genuinely is a hidden gem – and so worthy of the title. I’m in my... Continue Reading →
Families – Looking for Something to Do This August? Under 18s Get Free Entry to OPW Heritage Sites
If you are looking for affordable days out with the kids this August, here's one that's worth knowing about. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced that all visitors under the age of 18 will receive free admission to participating OPW heritage sites throughout August. Previously, the scheme only applied to younger children, so... Continue Reading →
Walking Sheemore (The Hill of the Fairies), Leitrim
A few weeks ago, I had a day off work, so I headed to Leitrim. I was booked in for an aroma bath at Drumhierny Wellbeing Sanctuary, but as I was up bright and early (as usual), I had plenty of time to explore beforehand. I love a good walk, and I'd heard plenty about... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Here we are again, another Sunday, which means another Sunday Thoughts post. These are probably more of a diary than a collection of thoughts these days, although there are always a few musings along the way. It's the last Sunday of June, and what a week it's been..... and that's just the weather. We've had... Continue Reading →
A Return Visit to Drumhierny’s Wellbeing Sanctuary
Some places leave such an impression that you find yourself thinking about them long after you've left. That's exactly how I feel about the Wellbeing Sanctuary at Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway in Leitrim. Nestled within the estate's original walled garden and surrounded by towering oak trees, it's one of my favourite places to escape to when... Continue Reading →
Journey to the Job – A Feature in Leitrim Life Magazine
I was delighted when I received a phone call recently, from Claire Corrigan of the Leitrim Observer Newspaper and Leitrim Life Magazine. Claire asked me if I would like to take part in a feature about my career. Although I don't live in Leitrim, I feature Leitrim a lot, and I work for Momentum -... Continue Reading →