Leitrim is a beautiful county, full of hidden gems, great food experiences, and some of the friendliest people I've met. It's the perfect place to go exploring, or enjoy a slow adventure. Here are ten photos to inspire you to visit. The first two photos are at O'Rourke's Table, Newtownmanor. The walkway is closed at... Continue Reading →
Sligo is often overlooked as a tourist destination in Ireland. This baffles me because we fell in love with the place after coming here on holiday 32 years ago. So much so that we moved over from the UK the following year. To show you just how beautiful it is I thought I post some... Continue Reading →
If you read the blog, or follow me on social media, you'll know I have a thing for cake, well food in general to be honest. So I was thrilled to be given cheesecakes by a new local business - Sligo Cheesecake Co. I was given a treat box containing four individual cheesecakes; Malteser, Toblerone,... Continue Reading →
After a break of two years, it was great to see the parades and the St. Patrick's Day celebrations back again. The weather in Sligo wasn't the best, there were some heavy shower, but it was dry enough for the most part. I went into town early, I usually do so that I can avoid... Continue Reading →
Imagine yourself in another world, a place filled with myths and legends, mists rolling over mountains, the sun obscured by moving clouds. This place is The Gleniff Horseshoe, Ballintrillick, in the Dartry Mountains, Sligo - and it's spectacular, whatever the weather. I can't describe the feeling I get driving into the valley, towards the imposing... Continue Reading →
A special Sunday Thoughts as it's St. Stephen's Day, Boxing Day, or St. Stephensessess Day. However you prefer to say it. I remember our first St. Stephen's Day in Ireland in 1991, there was a knock on the door and a group of 'wren boys' were there. There's an interesting article here to tell you... Continue Reading →
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