We have some amazing shops in Ireland; family run, independent, treasure troves of shops, but did you know the oldest shop in Ireland is in County Mayo? Jeremiah Higgins is in the heart of Claremorris. Take a step back in time as you walk through the white cast iron gate and bright red door. The... Continue Reading →
A Stroke of Magic in Ballina
I have a fantastic shop to tell you about and it's in the heart of Ballina, Co. Mayo. If you are a fan of upcycling, you will love this place! It's a real treasure trove of upcycled furniture, every item is so unique and quirky. If you like upcycling your own furniture you can buy... Continue Reading →
Past Life Regression with Wellness on the Way
I've always been interested in past life regression and I do believe that we've been here before, although I'm aware not everyone believes in reincarnation. A few years ago I heard an interview with Jenny Cockell, who not only believed that she was born before, but she managed to track down her children from her... Continue Reading →
Jimmy’s Coffee – Drive-thru Barista Bar in Ballina
I've previously featured Jimmy's Coffee in Swinford on the blog, and I was delighted to see that they'd opened a branch in a former filling station in Ballina, Mayo. It's named The Biden Corner, as it opened the same week as President Joe Biden came to visit Ballina. There's a lovely outdoor seated area at... Continue Reading →
Cakes galore in Charlestown – Inga’s Sweet Dreams
If you are looking for delicious cakes you have to call to Inga's Sweet Dreams in Charlestown, Co. Mayo. Inga has been making beautiful cakes and treats for years and her dream was always to have her own shop, Inga's Sweet Dreams opened at Easter in Charlestown, Co. Mayo - just a short drive from... Continue Reading →
The Blog is 14!
Can you believe the blog is now fourteen years old! On a dark day in 2009 the blog was born. It was started as an online diary then people started reading it so what went from a few readers turned into hundreds of thousands of visits and views. The blog has seen and blogged about... Continue Reading →