I know I've posted before about my snowy photo that went viral. Well the Sligo Champion did a brilliant article about it and about me 🙂 They said I was like a one-woman tourist board for Sligo. You can read the full article here. I'm happy to highlight the beauty we have here in Sligo.... Continue Reading →
The Deserted Village, Achill
Following on from my first Achill post I stopped at The Deserted Village. There are around 100 cottages at the base of Slievemore mountain along a mile long stretch. Now it was called the deserted village but I wasn't alone. I had an audience of sheep! So there I was minding my own business and... Continue Reading →
Belleek Pottery Gathering Celebration
Today there was a day of celebration in Belleek Pottery. I haven't been there for quite some time so it was great to go back again. This time I had a tour of the factory which was really interesting, it's amazing to see the process and skill involved by the workers. Dearbhla was our tour... Continue Reading →
Slieve League
On Monday I finally got to Slieve League in County Donegal. I've heard a lot about it but never actually got there before. I saw a carpark with portaloos and there was a closed gate leading up to the cliffs so I presumed you couldn't drive any further and parked the car. I ended walking... Continue Reading →
Cruising around Cavan
After my visit to Marble Arch Caves I headed back to Blacklion for a look around. I've often driven through it on the way to Enniskillen but have only stopped a couple of times for the lovely charity shop there. So it was great to do some proper exploring. The peace monument above is in... Continue Reading →
Marble Arch Caves
The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is host to one of Europe's finest showcaves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers. I decided to head up there today even though I've been a few times before. There is usually a boat that brings visitor into the caves... Continue Reading →