It has been a while since I visited Troll Wood (Cartron Wood) in Leitrim, it's just beside Parkes Castle and so worth a visit. It's said on some pages that it's an easy walk, but it is quite steep in places and can be slippery after rainfall. My thighs were burning the next day, and... Continue Reading →
Happy September! We waited all year for summer, and it's finally arrived. It's so wonderful to see the sunshine and blue skies after such a lousy year. I don't ever remember such a bad summer since we moved to Ireland in 1991. September is usually a month of sunrises and sunsets, hopefully this year will... Continue Reading →
It's another dark August day in rural Sligo, and the schools go back next week, so that’s it for summer. The Irish tourist board really need to market Ireland as a place to visit to cool down! The tagline could be ‘Come to Ireland, the coolest place in Europe’. Sunday thoughts last week was great,... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to meet up with Johnnie Lawson and chat to him for my podcast. I've called it an interview but it really is more of a chat, and Johnnie shares the inspiration behind his work. I've been a fan for years, since I saw his beautiful videos on YouTube, and I finally met... Continue Reading →
https://videopress.com/v/0gCMQbrF?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Outdoor enthusiasts, trail builders and community groups are set to descend on Leitrim next month for Ireland’s inaugural National Trail Conference, which will take place from August 31 to September 3 in Carrick-on-Shannon. Organised by Leitrim Development Company, this landmark event will kick off with a variety of free and ticketed excursions designed to showcase the natural beauty... Continue Reading →
I've been in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim quite a lot over the last few months and I think it's a place you might be interested in. For a small town there is a lot happening so here are just some things worth note: The floating boardwalk over Acres Lake. You can actually walk on water! It's... Continue Reading →
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