The Intercontinental Hotel Dublin is tops for Valentine’s Day!
If you are planning on spoiling your loved one this Valentine’s Day or if you are hoping your loved one has plans for you but needs a little help, then look no further. I’ve been […]
Ireland
Ho Ho Ho Santa is hitting the high seas with Stena Line for Christmas!
Ireland’s leading ferry company, Stena Line, is getting a Christmas makeover this year complete with a historic name change to Santa Line – what else! – across its European Network. They also celebrated by giving one […]
Going Wild in Fota Resort and Wildlife Park
I stood at the school gate recently with my friend Cheryl, waiting for our daughters Nicole and Sarah to appear as we reminisced about the odd sunny day that we had shared this summer. […]
Dublin can be heaven…and a spot of Tapas Afternoon Tea!
Are you heading to Dublin City this weekend? Don’t miss out on a real treat in one of my personal favourite Wine Bars! Ireland’s first ‘Afternoon Tapas Tea’ served at Bach 16 #Dublin […]
Castlemartyr the perfect retreat for Mums and Novelists
Castlemartyr the perfect retreat for busy novelists I spent the most wonderful few days with fellow authors Maria Duffy and Niamh Greene at Castlemartyr a couple of years back. We spent the day in the […]
Athlone for teens and tweens
The summer holidays can feel long when you have a teen and a tween shuffling around the house but living in Ireland we often forget that there is plenty to do on our doorstep. I […]
Ìnis Oirr, Aran Islands
Inis Oirr is the smallest inhabited of the Aran Islands and a beautiful diversion for travellers taking the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway City to Doolin in County Clare. Possibly best known as Craggy Island […]
Narnia isn’t all that far away – it’s in Belfast!
A Voyage of Discovery in Belfast with CS Lewis Every city has its literary giants and Belfast is no exception. Authentic Ulster promotes a tailormade CS Lewis tour which takes a fascinating three hours. While […]
Belfast is great for a mid-term break and only up the road!
I’ve been to Belfast a few times in the last couple of years and it’s a great place to bring the kids. This article was published in 2013 in the Sunday World, The whole family […]
Where are you going for Valentine’s Day?
If you fancy a sweet escape somewhere in Ireland for Valentine’s here’s a host of great offers! Hidden Ireland Kilmokea Country Manor Valentine’s at Kilmokea Country Manor Beautiful Kilmokea Country Manor and Gardens in Campile, […]