It’s been a long time since I’ve taken myself off exploring for a morning. I saw a post by Mayo North Tourism about a special offer at the Michael Davitt Museum for International Women’s Day. I’ve never been there, so it sounded like a plan. I left home bright and early, and off I went.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and Happy March! We are finally heading into Spring, and there’s a bit of a stretch in the evenings already, which is lovely to see. Things here are good, I’ve had a lovely week, with a bit of everything. I met up with Louise on Thursday, and we had a lovely chat. Someone... Continue Reading →
Baker51 by O’Hara’s of Foxford
I’m a big fan of O’Hara’s of Foxford, their cakes are just gorgeous – and if you follow the blog, you’ll know I’m a big fan of cake! So, I was delighted when they opened a café in Ballina just before Christmas. I finally got there yesterday, I’m always early so it was just the... Continue Reading →
Sunday roasts, seaweed baths, and Shells – celebrating 57 years of me!
Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who wished me happy birthday, it’s not every day that your birthday is trending on twitter, but that’s what happened! I didn’t just celebrate on one day; I got a few days out of it, and I intend to get one more day at least out of it!... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and welcome to another Sunday Thoughts blog post. I think this one might be quite long, so grab a cuppa and put your feet up and have a read. It’s been a busy week, with lots of different things happening. I’ve had three social outings this week. The first was to meet a... Continue Reading →
24 Hours in Manchester
Last month (which seems like a lifetime ago) I took a trip to Manchester to see Magnum. I hadn’t been on a plane on my own since 2019, and I wasn’t sure how I would be. It was all good, and I was pleased with how well I did. It’s so handy having Ireland West... Continue Reading →