I love anything a bit different and this Honesty Box Bakery is just that! Located in beautiful Leitrim, overlooking the stunning Darty Mountains and Eagles Rock, this is one bakery you just have to visit. Eagles Bakery is on the road from Kinlough to Manorhamilton, you can't miss the bright blue box. Inside there are... Continue Reading →
The Model Railway in Sligo Opens
Update 2025. The Model Railway is no longer at Sligo Folk Park. I've heard that it's now in Sligo Airport, but I don't have any details. We are big fans of model railways in this house, so we were delighted to hear that Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown now has a model railway. We went... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a while since I've done a Sunday thoughts blog, this is mainly a catch up to tell you what I've been up to, but it's also a way for me to offload the things that rattle around in my head. It's been a hectic week, with a lot going on, so it's nice... Continue Reading →
The National Famine Way
I've teamed up with The National Famine Way, to tell you more about this very special walk, and hopefully to inspire you to check it out for yourself. Strokestown House In 1847 a group of people made their way from Strokestown Park in County Roscommon to Custom House Quay in Dublin, in the hope of... Continue Reading →
These Hands – An Introduction
I've started a new project, one that has been in my head for a long time. I've done a short podcast to tell you more about it, have a listen and let me know what you think (anything except weird would be good, because I've heard that a lot recently 😉 )
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Chillin Time, Ballymote
Chillin Time Cafe is a brand new cafe in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. I'd been watching the progress of the mural over the last couple of months and was delighted to see the cafe open. The mural is beautiful, painted by local artists Samantha Rausch and Ami Scanlon, and inspired by the view of the family's... Continue Reading →