This is a blog post I should have written a couple of months ago but better late than never! Lucy had to do her exams in Castlebar so I took her over one day and decided to go exploring while she was slaving over an exam paper. First of all I had a wander around... Continue Reading →
Sheep Water Rafting at Temple House
Well today was very exciting. The lovely people at Temple House contacted me today and asked if I'd like a boat trip with a difference! I've seen on various occasions that they move their sheep across to an island for the summer and I've always wanted to go along for the trip. Today I got... Continue Reading →
Bloom 2016
I was lucky enough to win tickets to Bloom this year so myself and my friend went along on Friday. Bloom is a huge garden festival held in the Phoenix Park, Dublin every year. It's not just about gardening though. There is live music, loads for the kids to see and do, a craft village,... Continue Reading →
A warm welcome in Cloonacool
Well what can I say? I'm just back from a really relaxing break at the Moy River Bed and Breakfast in Cloonacool, Co. Sligo. Cloonacool in Irish means 'the meadow at the back.' Regular readers will know I have a huge interest in tourism so I jumped at the chance when Pat from Moy River contacted... Continue Reading →
It’s a kind of magic
'The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.' WB Yeats The sun was shining so the camera got an outing down by the river in Coolaney, Sligo. The insects remind me of fairies and magic. Photography for me is a form of meditation and getting away from it... Continue Reading →
Ideal Homes and Umbrellas
A random title but all will become clear. Yesterday I went up to Dublin for the Ideal Home Show at the RDS. Permanent TSB were giving away free tickets, so happy days. I took the 7am train from Sligo which arrived in Dublin just after 10am. It's a long old trek, I remember years ago... Continue Reading →
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