Mullaghmore, Sligo was the place to be on August 26th for the All Ireland Donkey Derby. Thankfully the sun was shining which is always a bonus. The was a vintage car display, donkey show, bouncy castles, stalls and of course the donkey race. This being Ireland though nothing starts on time and I was there... Continue Reading →
The Rose of Innisfree
Today I once again joined the Wild West Irish Tours for the day, thanks to Michael for inviting me to tag along. Today we went on The Rose of Innisfree and took a cruise around lovely Lough Gill. We were joined on board by Mary Kennedy who was filming for RTE's Nationwide. George was a... Continue Reading →
Blue Moon
This was the sight I woke up to this morning....pretty special I think. I was walking the dog when I saw the moon. I had to go back home to get my camera as the phone camera didn't do it justice. It makes up for the blue moon I didn't see the other night because... Continue Reading →
Belvedere House and gardens, Mullingar
On Saturday I went to Belvedere House and gardens, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. I got there just after 9.30am when it opened...I should have realised it's 'Irish time', so I was waiting for about ten minutes to pay to get in. It's €8.75 an adult, €4.75 for children and €24.00 fo a family of two adults... Continue Reading →
Temple House, Sligo
On Wednesday there was an open day at the beautiful Temple House, Ballinacarrow, Co. Sligo. It was open as part of Heritage week and we got a guided tour by the owner Roderick Perceval. The house and grounds are just stunning. Temple House is a classical Georgian mansion set in a private estate of over... Continue Reading →
Creevylea Abbey, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim
Last week I went to visit Creevylea Abbey in Dromahair. I loved the walkway to it through the trees and was looking forward to seeing what was around the corner. I loved seeing the cows in front of the abbey. I was hoping they would turn around but they weren't obliging me. Creevylea was a Franciscan... Continue Reading →
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