Firstly don't look too closely because my face needs ironing! 😉 I headed over to Boyle in Co. Roscommon this morning where I had read on Real Boyle that the filming of Chris O'Dowd's sitcom 'Moone Boy' was taking place. First of all I got to meet Steve Coogan who is also in the sitcom.... Continue Reading →
King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion located in Boyle, County Roscommon. It was built in the early 1700’s for Sir Henry King, whose family were one of the most powerful and wealthy in Ireland. After its first life as a home, King House was converted into a military barracks in the 19th century... Continue Reading →
A shameless plug
I entered a photo competition on Look West's facebook page. I'm delighted that two of my photos got shortlisted from 750 to the final 50. The only trouble is now that it's a voting competition which is great if you have loads of friends but I don't 😦 I would love to win a hamper... Continue Reading →
Roaming around Roscommon
Jono is off on summer holidays from his course so today we decided to go to Roscommon. We were hoping to get to Strokestown House as we've never been there and from what I'd seen on the internet it looked like a nice place to visit. On our way Jono spotted this telephone box. It's... Continue Reading →
Hamper Time :)
Back in November I entered a competition from Look West.ie They were asking for photo's from Roscommon. I entered the photo above which is one of the 'Boyle' donkeys. These guys live beside the forest park and as you drive passed they look over the wall 🙂 So I have to stop and say hello. I... Continue Reading →
Toward the light
Toward the light, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Well today was a very interesting day. I had an appointment booked with 'Psychic Anna' in Boyle. While I was waiting for my appointment I had a look around the Ardcarne Garden Centre.....it's a lovely place. The staff are very friendly and there is a great variety of... Continue Reading →
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