Last week we went for a family meal to Eithna's by the Sea in Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. It's quite rare for the four of us to go out together so it was extra special. Eithna's is an award-winning seafood restaurant located right opposite Mullaghmore Harbour. The restaurant has recently been refurbished and is bright and... Continue Reading →
A French Feast at The Fairgreen
Apologies readers because you will be hungry after reading this post. Last night Lucy and I went along to The Fairgreen Creative and Culinary Centre in Skreen, Co. Sligo for their first supper club. It was a French theme so Lucy donned her French top and I forgot all about it until I was there...and... Continue Reading →
Glasnevin Cemetery
This week we had a day trip to Dublin. Lucy and Jono wanted to look around the shops and as I'm not a shopper it was the perfect opportunity for me to go off exploring. The Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum has been on my 'to do' list for years so it was great to finally... Continue Reading →
Five Glens Arts Festival
Yesterday I went along to Manorhamilton for the Five Glens Art Festival. It was a varied programme of events with something to do for all ages. I thought the Vintage Afternoon Tea sounded delightful so I went along to check it out. It was set in the Castle Cafe which is in the grounds of... Continue Reading →
Discovering Derry
Yesterday Jono and I took a bus trip. Since I started my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project Jono has been telling me about the machine on Bus Eireann - the Wayfarer machine, so it seemed only right I should get a photo of it. Now I have to admit bus trips were something else I was... Continue Reading →
Magic at Strokestown Park
I made a return visit to Strokestown Park as part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project. Although Roscommon isn't on the Wild Atlantic Way it's one of the neighbouring counties and is well worth a visit. I didn't go on the house tour this time as I've covered it on a previous blog post. So... Continue Reading →