Knockvicar Alpacas is a gem of a place that you need to visit, it’s a wonderful experience for all the family, and I’d highly recommend it. Located just off the N4, between Boyle and Carrick on Shannon (just a few minutes from Ardcarne Garden Centre), it’s very easy to find. I booked a farm visit... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, this week is an even better Sunday because it’s a bank holiday weekend for St. Patrick’s Day, so today feels like a Saturday. I keep waking up at around 6am, possibly due to the mornings getting lighter, or the birds tapping on the roof, or maybe I need my B12 levels checked. Anyway,... Continue Reading →
Tegi’s Tea Room at Carrick on Shannon Golf Club
Tegi's Tea Room has opened at Carrick on Shannon Golf Club, and it's well worth a visit! Tegi's used to be on Bridge Street in Carrick on Shannon, but closed at the end of April in 2024, and I know it was missed. There's great news as it has now reopened at Carrick on Shannon... Continue Reading →
Step into Spring with a Season of Events at Strokestown Park!
Spring has sprung at Strokestown Park bringing with it a variety of events to suit all tastes. From live concerts to celebrating Irish heritage during Seachtain na Gaeilge, exploring history at the Famine Summer School, enjoying cosy music sessions at the Woodland Café, and Easter activities for the little ones – it's all happening at... Continue Reading →
Celebrating St. Brigid’s Day in Boyle
We were delighted to be invited to Úna Bhán Tourism in Boyle for their St. Brigid's Day Festival - Celebrating the Creativity of Women. I was amazed at how many people came along. It has been such a strange week with so many people without electricity, or just back on, and I thought people might... Continue Reading →
2024 – A Record-Breaking Year for the Blog
Firstly, happy new year to you all. I hope that 2025 is everything you wish for. Secondly, thank you to each and every one of you who took time to read the blog, leave a message, comment on the Facebook page, share posts, etc. It’s all thanks to you that 2024 was the most popular... Continue Reading →