Well that was a bit of a week to say the least! A real mixed bag of everything, so I'll fill you in here. Last Sunday night was the finale of the Cairde Arts Festival, I didn't get to much of it this time around - crowds, evenings, people - you know what I'm like.... Continue Reading →
Eabha’s Street Kitchen, Carrick on Shannon
There's a new food truck in Carrick on Shannon and you really have to try it! I've followed Sean and Sophie for a while, on social media, in their previous locations and I've always been impressed by their food, so I was delighted to finally check them out in their new venture. Eabha's Street Kitchen... Continue Reading →
A Hidden Gem in the Ox Mountains – Cabragh Lodge
Do you ever go to a place where you feel at ease immediately? A place where you exhale as soon as you arrive and feel totally at peace? That happened to me when I visited the Cabragh Lodge Centre for Inner and Interpersonal Wellness in Coolaney, Sligo. You may know that I live in Coolaney,... Continue Reading →
A Visit to the Gardens at the North Mayo Heritage Centre
I love visiting gardens, and this one had been on my list for a while. The North Mayo Heritage Centre is located in the grounds of the Enniscoe House Estate, the house dates back to the late 1700s and there is a real wow factor as you drive up the winding road and through the... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's over a month since I wrote a Sunday Thoughts blog post, and what a busy month it's been! Jono turned 30 and we celebrated with a takeaway from Honestly Kitchen. A few days later it was Andy's birthday and our wedding anniversary and the lads like the food from Honestly Kitchen so much that... Continue Reading →
A new ‘old’ shop opens – O’Hallorans Sweet Shop, Carrick on Shannon
This is a lovely story and one that I've followed with interest. A lady called Bridie Moore used to run a convenience store and sweet shop in Summerhill, Carrick on Shannon, the shop opened in 1932 and sadly closed in the 1990's. It's wonderful to see that Bridie's great-grandson Mark has recently reopened the shop.... Continue Reading →