This is a way overdue blog post but the Rummage shop in Roscommon is a real gem of a shop. Imagine picking up something unique for your home, perhaps an antique, or something beautifully upcycled. If this sounds like your kind of thing head to Roscommon for a Rummage. The team behind Rummage say:We sell... Continue Reading →
Castlemine Farm Shop, Roscommon
I have to tell you about the wonderful Castlemine Farm Shop in Roscommon town. I called in at the weekend and it's a real treasure trove of fantastic food and gifts. The shop has an extensive butcher counter and the staff are friendly and helpful. They sell a wide range of products from their farm,... Continue Reading →
Creative Heartlands Autumn and Winter Design Workshops
I've written before about the digital screen print workshop that I did with Creative Heartlands, I loved it and you can read about it here. I'm delighted to see some new workshops and classes taking place and I've already signed up for one already. It's great to learn from experts and pick up hints and... Continue Reading →
The National Famine Way
I've teamed up with The National Famine Way, to tell you more about this very special walk, and hopefully to inspire you to check it out for yourself. Strokestown House In 1847 a group of people made their way from Strokestown Park in County Roscommon to Custom House Quay in Dublin, in the hope of... Continue Reading →
Loughnaneane Sculpture Trail, Roscommon
I'm a big fan of Roscommon Town (and not just for the Iceland Store - honest). It's a really lovely town, with lots of hidden gems, including the not so hidden Loughnaneane Sculpture Trail. If you are looking for a flat walk, packed full of interesting things, this is the walk for you. It's suitable... Continue Reading →
Digital Screen Printing with Creative Heartlands
I went along to a digital screen printing workshop yesterday and I didn't really have any idea what to expect, or how you go from an image on a computer screen to a print on a tote bag. It was an absolutely fantastic workshop. Stuart from Fab Lab Maker Hub and Creative Heartlands is great... Continue Reading →