I was delighted during the week when I won tickets for Bloom from Coole Swan on Facebook. I've wanted to go for the last couple of years but never got there. I got the 7am train on Thursday morning thinking I was being sensible being so early as there was a shuttle bus running the... Continue Reading →
Rain and Mass
Yes it's still raining. There doesn't seem to be much of let up. I read on Facebook that Mid West Radio are holding a mass on Wednesday to pray for an improvement in the weather (I'm saying nothing): Midwest Radio has today confirmed that a special mass will be broadcast on the station this Wednesday... Continue Reading →
Meandering around Markree
I had a visit to Markree Castle for their tour today. They run these tours on a regular basis and it was very interesting to find out more about the history of the castle and it's owners. The weather, as usual was lousy, although I did get the photos above in the few minutes that... Continue Reading →
Saturday in Boyle
Firstly Happy Mother's Day to anyone celebrating it today. We had ours in March although I may bake a cake later....just because 😉 The photo above is fitting for the day that's in it. I was up bright and early to take Jono to the railway station yesterday as he was going to Dublin so... Continue Reading →
A Wander around Union Woods
Last week Rocket-dog and I went for a walk around Union Wood. It was a nice walk but the bluebells were only just thinking about blooming so we'll probably go back again another day. We went off the beaten track and into the woods where we followed bike tracks. We got a bit of a... Continue Reading →
Hazelwood in the rain
I had about twenty minutes to kill today and even though it was pouring with rain I headed to Hazelwood. I'm delighted I did because the bluebells are finally out. The lake was very misty but had a magical feeling about it. I know the feathers above are from the swans but I always think... Continue Reading →
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