I’m a big fan of Honestly Kitchen; I’ve visited both the Carrick one and the Strandhill one many times. You can read about lunch at the Carrick on Shannon one here. I’m always up and out bright and early, so I was delighted to hear about the new opening hours in Carrick on Shannon. The... Continue Reading →
Breakfast at Sonnies Coffee House, Carrick on Shannon
Sonnies Coffee House is Leitrim’s newest café, it opened its doors on November 25th, 2024. It’s a gorgeous café, the interior is blue and grey and bright and airy, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They have a great menu, with so much choice. I almost went for the Açaà bowl, as that’s usually my... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Another Sunday and March is flying. I’m listening to a gale blowing outside, this is day two of an unnamed, unmentioned storm, but it’s been fairly wild. I hope you are all keeping well. Firstly, thank you so much to all of you who left comments or sent messages after my mid-week wobble. I’m still... Continue Reading →
The Leitrim Design House Creative Conference – April 4th, 2025
I know that I have quite a few creative people following the blog, and The Leitrim Design House Creative Conference might be something that you are interested in. It's taking place in Carrick on Shannon, and it's just €10 to attend, and that includes a light lunch. You'll also have the opportunity to hear from... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, this week is an even better Sunday because it’s a bank holiday weekend for St. Patrick’s Day, so today feels like a Saturday. I keep waking up at around 6am, possibly due to the mornings getting lighter, or the birds tapping on the roof, or maybe I need my B12 levels checked. Anyway,... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Twas ten days before Christmas and all through the house not a present was wrapped and very few were even bought! I’m not at all organised this year, but my favourite phrase ‘it’ll be grand’ springs to mind, and it will be grand. Mind you if I hear one more thing about a turkey I... Continue Reading →