If you are looking for a forest walk with a difference this is the place to visit. You can enjoy a 3km looped walk, or you can do what I did and just wander around looking at the beautiful carvings of forest animals. All trails lead to the ruin of the once magnificent Moore Hall.... Continue Reading →
Family friendly Christmas events in the North West
With so many things being cancelled over the last year or so, there's more interest than ever for things to do this Christmas. Here are some things I've noticed in Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Roscommon, that might be of interest, as numbers are limited for most events early booking is advisable. Winter Wonderland at Westport... Continue Reading →
A Book Shop with a Difference in Mayo
I've been hearing good things about Books At One for some time now, and I loved the interview on the Ryan Tubridy Show, so I had to go to see for myself. I love book shops, the smell of the books, the thought of the stories that lurk beyond the covers, the sense of peace... Continue Reading →
Doolough, Co. Mayo
Knocknashee I love heading off on road trips and I love exploring places that I've never been to before. There's also something about autumnal skies that add to the journey. I left home before the sun woke up and took a drive to Louisburgh in County Mayo, as I reached Knocknashee - the hill of... Continue Reading →
Focus on Foxford
Back when we had sun, which seems like so long ago now as I'm sitting listening to the rain belting off the window, I took a trip to Foxford in Co. Mayo. Aclare Village I drove along the rural roads from home and discovered there is a High Road and a Low Road in Sligo... Continue Reading →
A day trip to Mayo
With this year being anything but normal there have been no trips planned. I don't mind and it's a great opportunity to explore places in Ireland. I heard about The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, which opened on Monday in Ballycastle, so I decided to pay a visit. Jono came along with me for the spin and... Continue Reading →