Athlone is the Jewel in Ireland’s Hidden Heartland
Athlone I’m always looking for places in Ireland that are easy to get to. Located in the ‘dead centre’ of Ireland and with a local brewery that boasts that name, Athlone is just 90 minutes […]
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Brooks Hotel Book of the Month
I’m delighted to announce that my novel Journey to the Heartland has been chosen by Brook’s Hotel in Dublin to be their Book of the Month. This means that copies will sit in the resident’s lounge and residents […]
Ireland’s Ancient East This Travel Tuesday on Virgin Media’s Elaine
I’ve been visiting Ireland’s Ancient East over the last couple of weeks and I’m overwhelmed by the stories and landscapes that I’ve had the pleasure to explore. In fact I thought that I would get […]
More to See in Monaghan
I’ve been exploring Ireland’s Ancient East over the past few weeks and I’ve been fascinated that there is so much to see and do. Stories emerge from the wonderous eastern landscapes and there is something […]
Ireland has a New Museum and it’s about Time!
The Irish Museum of Time Speaking of the launch of Ireland’s newest museum, Waterford Treasures Museum Director Eamonn McEneaney says, “This is the finest collection of Irish timepieces in the world. Waterford Treasures is proud […]
Father’s Day Adventure Travel On Travel Tuesday
Father’s Day Adventures on Virgin Media One’s Elaine Show It’s Father’s Day on June 20th so on this week’s Travel Tuesday we have great gift ideas for the Dad in your life. If he’s adventurous […]
Adventure Trips on Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder
Newstalk adventure and activities in Ireland June 4th Listen to the podcast here The Hard Shoulder Newstalk This week on The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk we are looking at adventurous things to do around the country. […]
Staycation Lough Derg on Newstalk
Gone Fishin’ Novel Travel Goes to Lough Derg on Newstalk This week I’m on a trip to Tipp and soaking up all that Lough Derg has to offer. Lough Derg Background I started […]
Africa Day this Travel Tuesday on Virgin Media’s Elaine Show
Africa Day on Travel Tuesday Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the African Union, which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 25th May, 1963. In Ireland, Africa Day represents an […]
City Breaks in Ireland on Newstalk
Newstalk City Breaks May 21st The Hard Shoulder Listen to the podcast here On this weeks show I’ve picked out some hotel deals in Ireland’s main cities to make a great city break. I’ve focused […]