I'm always looking for new places, so when I saw Paul's Retro Eats on Facebook I had to call over to check it out. It's a food truck very close to Boyle town, just across the river from Boyle Abbey and next to Scoil na nAingeal Naofa on the Carrick Road. Jono had the hot... Continue Reading →
Things to do in Sligo
I'm always asked for suggestions of things to see and do in Sligo, so I thought I'd write a blog post of some of my suggestions. Knocknashee Go for a walkThese aren't any old walks, these are Sligo Walks. Whatever your level of fitness and whatever your preference - forests, beaches, urban, rural - there's... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It seems like ages since I've done one of these blog posts, it's been a busy time. I've found myself going out and about with the camera a bit more, which is quite unusual as I have a bit of a love hate relationship with it. I love bluebells though, so it's encouraged me to... Continue Reading →
Bluebell Season
It's bluebell season - one of my favourite times of the year. There's something so special about walking in a forest surrounded by bluebells, they look absolutely beautiful and they smell amazing. I know many of you might not have access to Irish forests, so I've done a couple of little videos for you to... Continue Reading →
The Boyle Sculpture Trail
There's a lovely sculpture trail in the Pleasure Grounds in Boyle. The grounds have undergone a huge transformation in the last couple of years, and it's a beautiful place to spend some time, have a walk along the river, or even have a picnic. I had a little companion on the day I visited: Discover... Continue Reading →
Every day is pancake day at The Bazaar in Boyle
I was delighted to see that The Bazaar Coffee Shop in Boyle, Co. Roscommon are now serving pancakes every day. I love pancakes but somehow it feels wrong to eat them at home unless it's Pancake Day - daft I know! I was out and about early exploring the bluebell wood in Knockvicar, so I'd... Continue Reading →