There's a very special community initiative that I want to tell you about in Swinford, Co. Mayo. In 2020 a group of bereaved mothers got together and came up with the idea of a baby memorial garden. They fundraised and got support from the local community, and The Butterfly Garden was opened in August 2022.... Continue Reading →
Tobernalt Holy Well, Sligo
I used to write for Sligo Now Magazine and back in 2019 I wrote an article about Tobernault Holy Well. I always find a sense of peace here, and I know so many other people do too. I thought you'd like to read the full article: Just a short drive from Sligo town you will... Continue Reading →
Eternal – Elphin
Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt like you've known them for ages? Well that's how I felt when I walked in to The Eternal Gift Shop in Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Mary runs this beautiful shop, and what a wonderful lady she is. The warmest of people, who will chat away... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Pink Clover, Drumcliffe
I was delighted to hear that the former Drumcliffe Tea Rooms had re-opened as Pink Clover, it's in the most fantastic location, just beside Drumcliffe Church and the grave of the famous poet William Butler Yeats. I went along to check it out, and as always I was bright and early, but a warm welcome... Continue Reading →
Ennjoy – A Beautiful Shop in Enniscrone, Sligo
Ennjoy sadly closed down in 2023 There is the most amazing shop in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. It opened in April and I only got to visit today, but I wish I'd gone sooner because there are so many fantastic gift ideas there. Ennjoy is an oasis of calm, in the busy seaside village of Enniscrone.... Continue Reading →
An Honesty Box Bakery – Eagles Bakery
I love anything a bit different and this Honesty Box Bakery is just that! Located in beautiful Leitrim, overlooking the stunning Darty Mountains and Eagles Rock, this is one bakery you just have to visit. Eagles Bakery is on the road from Kinlough to Manorhamilton, you can't miss the bright blue box. Inside there are... Continue Reading →