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 →
Breakfast at Hooked, Sligo
I was delighted to be invited along to visit Hooked in Sligo recently. Hooked is one of my favourite places in Sligo town. For me, eating out isn't just about the food (although of course it's important), but it's about the whole experience. I love to see a place with the 'wow' factor, and Hooked... Continue Reading →
The Butterfly Garden in Swinford
There's a very special community initiative that I want to tell you about in Swinford, Co. Mayo. In 2020 a group of bereaved mothers got together and came up with the idea of a baby memorial garden. They fundraised and got support from the local community, and The Butterfly Garden was opened in August 2022.... Continue Reading →