Well what can I say about my trip to Mayo yesterday. Firstly the weather was beautiful. I had to pick up Lucy from Ballina so I decided to head out early and visit the Ceide Fields which I've wanted to go to for a long time. On the way I had to stop in Killala... Continue Reading →
Jedward live in Castlebar!
I was delighted when my friend Heidi contacted me during the week to ask if we wanted two tickets to see Jedward in Castlebar. She didn't have to ask me twice! I love Jedward, we have met them in Dublin and they were so nice. They had time to chat and are really friendly, lovely... Continue Reading →
Jono’s 18th Birthday
Yesterday was Jono's 18th birthday. I don't know where the years go! I saw a special offer last year at Carlton Hotels. So I booked us a break in Westport at the Atlantic Coast Hotel. We left on Friday and spent the afternoon looking around Westport. It's a lovely little town and the people are... Continue Reading →
Feile na Tuaithe, 2011
This weekend was the annual Feile na Tuaithe at the museum of country life in Castlebar. It's a great family event and it's free. There were all kinds of events taking place. During the weeks leading up to the festival there was a photo competition running. The kids and I entered photo's. If you read... Continue Reading →
French Market
French Market, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Well it's been a busy weekend here. It's a bank holiday here in Ireland today and the kids are off school this week as well which is great as I really needed a break from school runs. Sligo Live was on this weekend. I've never seen the town so... Continue Reading →
The Harlequin Hotel
Last month I entered a competition on facebook to win a break at the Harlequin Hotel in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. All I had to do was refer friends to them....so I did and I won 🙂 We headed off last week and had a lovely time. The hotel is really nice, the beds were... Continue Reading →