If you are looking for a magical experience you need to head to Manorhamilton in Co. Leitrim. Take a walk along Main Street and look in the windows. In two of the former shops, McMorrow's Butchers and TA Goldens, you will see something very special. The windows of TA Goldens contains a magical forest, including... Continue Reading →
Doolough, Co. Mayo
Knocknashee I love heading off on road trips and I love exploring places that I've never been to before. There's also something about autumnal skies that add to the journey. I left home before the sun woke up and took a drive to Louisburgh in County Mayo, as I reached Knocknashee - the hill of... Continue Reading →
To a lake in the mountain
I've been wanting to go to Lough Lumman for a number of years, I few weeks ago I finally got there. The lake is located on Slieve Deane and the walk is part of The Sligo Way (if you wanted a longer walk). I parked at Ballygawley Woods and started to walk, and walk, and... Continue Reading →
A Day trip to Donegal
I recently went for a day trip to Donegal, it's taken me a while to write about it because I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the place. I know all of Ireland is beautiful, but there really was something powerful about the time I spent in Donegal - and I probably went on the... Continue Reading →
Exploring Castlerea
I happened to be in Castlerea recently, so I took off exploring. I absolutely love visiting new places, there are always hidden gems - and Castlerea is no exception. Thank you to the twitter folk for all their suggestions, I didn't get to do everything today but I'll have to go back another day. Castlerea... Continue Reading →
Back to Bundoran
Now that the country is opening up it's been great to see places that we haven't seen for a while. Recently we went to Bundoran in Donegal, I can't remember the last time I was there, it's always a pleasure to go though, whatever the weather - and we didn't pick the best day. I... Continue Reading →