If you read my blog last week you'll see I cancelled The Gresham Hotel (due to being ripped off) and booked Wynn's Hotel instead. The rooms are pretty basic and fairly small (and our one smelt of stale smoke) but the staff were so friendly and helpful. The bedroom carpet wasn't the cleanest either. Also... Continue Reading →
Glencar
After we went to Parkes Castle we carried on to Glencar which is also in County Leitrim (well half in Leitrim and half in Sligo), the waterfall part is in Leitrim though 😉 It is another beautiful scenic area and of all the places we took Andy's dad to this was his favourite place. It... Continue Reading →
Parkes Castle
One of the places we took Andy's dad to was Parkes Castle in County Leitrim. I haven't been for years but it's a lovely place and quite a reasonable price to get in. There are guided tours at no extra cost and they are really interesting and informative. We heard all about the families that... Continue Reading →
Fun at the seaside
As Lucy goes back to school next week we went to Bundoran for the day. Lucy and her friend went to Waterworld which is a great swimming pool with slides, a wave machine and a whirlpool. We thought it might be a bit much for Jono's back so we went bowling. We also had fun... Continue Reading →
There is such a thing as a free lunch :)
Well it's been a busy day. I took Lucy into town to get her a new schoolbag and a few other things as she's back at school on Tuesday. Before I went the postman arrived and bought me a sun catcher. I saw this when I was in Westport but I didn't get it so... Continue Reading →
King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion located in Boyle, County Roscommon. It was built in the early 1700’s for Sir Henry King, whose family were one of the most powerful and wealthy in Ireland. After its first life as a home, King House was converted into a military barracks in the 19th century... Continue Reading →
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