It’s been one of those weeks that felt bust from start to finish, the kind where you sit down on Sunday and wonder where the days actually went. Having the bank holiday on Tuesday for St. Patrick’s Day completely threw me off. It took me a long time to realise that Wednesday wasn’t actually Monday.... Continue Reading →
Legends Live Here – The Sligo St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026
There’s something about St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo town that always feels special. I got in early in the morning, and I loved walking through a quiet town, waiting for the crowds to arrive. I treated myself to breakfast potatoes in Osta, the place was packed, and I had to sit outside! It was great... Continue Reading →
Revisiting the Ballisodare Union Wood Walk – and the Gnomes of Union Wood
Last year I wrote about the lovely Union Wood walk in Ballisodare, and the magical little surprise hidden along the trail – the Gnomes of Union Wood. Recently I went back for another wander, and it reminded me exactly why I loved it the first time. Union Wood sits just outside Ballisodare and is a... Continue Reading →
The Ballisodare Union Wood Walk and the Gnomes of Union Wood
If you are looking for a beautiful walk, that won’t exhaust you, but will fill you with joy, check out the Ballisodare Union Wood Walk. It’s flat, it’s short, and it’s lovely for all ages. It’s home to the Gnomes of Union Wood, filled with birds and beautiful birdsong, a little library, and even a... Continue Reading →
Reflecting on a Busy Week: Sunday Thoughts
Here we are again, another Sunday, and another Sunday thoughts blog post. It’s been another busy week, but good busy. With a bit of everything. Jono and I took an impromptu visit to Enniskillen on Monday. It was a bank holiday here, but it wasn’t in Northern Ireland, so we popped to Border Parcel Motel... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy February! It’s St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland, and we have a bank holiday tomorrow in honour of that. It’s also Imbolc, the start of spring and a sign that the days are getting longer. I have had such a busy week and I’m totally wrecked today. The best way to describe it was that... Continue Reading →