The Dream Garden – Ballina

If you are looking for a magical experience for all ages, you must visit The Dream Garden in Ballina, Co. Mayo. The beautiful walled garden of the Jackie Clarke Collection comes alive after dark with a lightscape of native Irish animals, birds and plants. As you leave bustling Pearse Street in Ballina town, you will... Continue Reading →

Leitrim’s Newest Cafe Opens – Earth

Closed down. There’s a new cafe in Leitrim, welcome to Earth Artisan Bakery and Cafe, a bright and airy cafe in the heart of Carrick on Shannon. Their bakery specialises in long, naturally fermented breads, made using traditional methods. The pâtisserie and viennoiseries are made fresh daily in house by their French trained chef de... Continue Reading →

Amach – To The Field

There is an incredible installation in Leitrim at the moment, it's called Amach - To The Field. There are 21 doors dotted all across Leitrim, the doors contain a phone number, and when you dial it, you will hear the stories of the farmer and the families of the townland. The project is curated by... Continue Reading →

Sunday Thoughts

The end of another week, and it's been such lovely weather for October, not really October weather because it's been so mild. That changed today and there was a real nip in the air, but watching the sunrise and the mist lifting this morning was beautiful. Things are grand, plans being made for the Hands... Continue Reading →

A Visit to Carrowgarry Farm, Sligo

One of the things I love most about living in the North West of Ireland is finding out about the wonderful enterprises that surround us. Family run businesses that are at the heart of our community, and they really deserve to be shouted about. One of those is Carrowgarry Farm in Beltra, Sligo, and I... Continue Reading →

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