It was Nollaig na mBan yesterday, a day where women used to get the day off and eat cake - sounds like my kind of day! You can read the roots and traditions of the day here. I didn't get to eat cake or take a day off yesterday, but I made up for it... Continue Reading →
Great news as Honestly Farm Kitchen is now open in Strandhill. I'm a big fan of their place in Carrick-on-Shannon, it's the first organic drive-thru in Ireland, and well worth a visit. Read more here. Honestly Farm Kitchen is located in what used to be The Draft House in Strandhill. They have done an amazing... Continue Reading →
Knocknarea Farm Shop I headed off to Strandhill on Sunday morning and I thought I'd tell you about it. My first port of call was Knocknarea Farm, this is a chemical-free farm and Sean and Rob, who run the farm, only use natural growing methods. I love that they have a shop with an honesty... Continue Reading →
It's been a busy few days, Jono had his birthday on Friday and yesterday it was Andy's birthday and also our wedding anniversary. We've been married for 31 years, which have flown! It seems like only a few weeks ago that I looked like a demented hamster wearing a giant meringue. 😉 Our wedding We... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to be given a voucher for Voya for Christmas so I decided a seaweed bath would be the perfect start to the new year. Voya are based in Strandhill, Co. Sligo right opposite the Wild Atlantic Way. Before the bath I went for a walk along the beach, I'm taking part in... Continue Reading →
So yesterday I turned 50. It was a day where nothing was really planned but aren't they always the best days? I woke up to banners on the house and car, flowers on the table and loads of presents. I headed to the village drawing group as I decided what could be nicer than spending... Continue Reading →
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