Last year I was exploring the heritage trail with a friend. It's a really lovely walk, even if you just stick to the town part. We weren't sure where Emlaghfad Church was, and it was hard to find information online, so I went back another day to explore that, but in this post I'll tell... Continue Reading →
My St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo 2023
I headed off to the Sligo town St. Patrick's Day Parade this year. I love the St. Patrick's Day parades; the sights and the sounds, the colour and everyone being in good form. The weather didn't play ball, but it was mild so the rain didn't bother me too much. The traditional music playing in... Continue Reading →
Heart of Ireland – a look at some highlights
On March 1st I hosted a 'Heart of Ireland' day, the idea came to me when I was walking the dog. There was quite a lot of negativity online and I wanted to do something to brighten people's day, so I asked people to share their photos and videos of Ireland using the #heartofireland tag.... Continue Reading →
Heart of Roscommon Day – Some Highlights
There was a great response and reaction to the Heart of Roscommon Day I hosted on social media, so I thought I'd share some of the photos here, as they were on a variety of platforms and you might not have seen them all. This is just a brief snapshot of all the images. Louise... Continue Reading →
Getting Creative with Glass
I went on a Stained Glass workshop yesterday and it was brilliant! I love sun catchers and love trying my hand at anything new, so when I saw Creative Heartlands post about an Introduction to Stained Glass, I jumped at the chance. The workshop was held at Rainer Girrman's Crystal Palace in Cootehall, Roscommon. It... Continue Reading →
Family friendly things to do in Roscommon
I have teamed up with Visit Roscommon to tell you about some of my recommendations of family friendly things to do in the county. Roscommon is a place steeped in myth and legend, with hidden gems around every corner and friendly faces to greet you. Enjoy unforgettable adventures from high in the trees, or under... Continue Reading →