The Free Fringe Festival returns this July 21st to the 23rd with a brand new look and a stunning new location. This year's Festival will be held in the beautiful Drumcoura City, Co. Leitrim. As always, expect some of the best Irish and international music, comedy and performing arts along with a host of activities including... Continue Reading →
Glorious Goodies at Glencar teaShed
Lucy and I were delighted to go along to lovely Leitrim today to try out the Afternoon Tea at Glencar teaSHED. I'm sure you all know by now that I'm a big fan of cake and as I've been on a healthy eating kick I haven't had any in ages so today was such a... Continue Reading →
Drawn to Water
It's been hard to get motivated so far this year. I was beginning to think the spark had well and truly gone...until today. I was over in the Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton where Water Senses, an exhibition by Ruth Le Gear is running. I got to listen to Ruth speaking about her work and I... Continue Reading →
An L of a Day
In case you are wondering about the title it's just that yesterday contained a lot of L words: Lucy, Leitrim, Lena's, Laurence and Longford and that would have made too long of a blog title! We've had a lovely week with Lucy back home for the mid-term break. It's been great having her around the... Continue Reading →
Carrick Water Music Festival
The 2016 Carrick Water Music Festival has been running for the last few days in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. We went along today to check out the events. In hindsight yesterday would have been a better day to go as there was a music trail running throughout the town with live music in various venues. We did... Continue Reading →
Music Night and Day at Carrick Water Music Festival!
Carrick Water Music Festival will take place in Carrick on Shannon from 13th to 17th July. Boasting 6 nights of live music with the best of Irish acts such as Lisa Hannigan, Zoë Conway & John McIntyre, Donal Dineen, Pádraig McGovern, Leonard Barry & John Tuohy, Mick Hanly & Donal Lunny and The Drawing Room... Continue Reading →