The New Year prompts reflection for the author, who shares struggles with podcasting confidence and personal projects. Despite feeling like a couch potato post-wedding and holiday indulgences, they enjoy outings, upcoming theater experiences, and genealogical discoveries. They express gratitude for blog followers as it approaches its 17th anniversary.
A new Business and Retail Summit taking place in Sligo this January aims to support local economies across the North West by helping businesses plan, adapt and futureproof for the year ahead. The North West Services Summit will take place on the 26th January 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo, bringing together retail,... Continue Reading →
The 6th of January marks Nollaig na mBan — Women’s Christmas, also known as Little Christmas — and it traditionally signals the end of the Christmas season. My good friend, Dr Marion McGarry, has written a beautiful article exploring the origins and customs associated with the day, which you can read here:https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0102/1103975-nollaig-na-mban-january-6th-ireland-roots-traditions-customs/ I’ve noticed a... Continue Reading →
The blog post highlights various relaxation experiences in Ireland, focusing on seaweed baths, spas, and kayaking adventures. Notable locations include Voya Seaweed Baths, Kilcullen Seaweed Baths, and The Ice House in Ballina, among others. The author shares personal highlights, encouraging readers to explore these rejuvenating experiences for a mini getaway.
It’s that time of year when I look back over the last 12 months. 2025 was the year of the wedding, that was the big event and it was everything that I could have wished it could be. For those who don’t follow the blog, my beautiful daughter got married to her long-term partner, and... Continue Reading →
It’s the last Sunday of 2025, I almost typed 2024 then! It’s time for another Sunday Thoughts blog post, and I’m lucky to have dragged myself away from Ancestry - more on that later. I hope Christmas was everything that you wanted it to be. I know it’s not an easy time for some people.... Continue Reading →
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