The Lodge at Ashford Castle
From the moment my car turns in through the pillared entrance of Ashford Castle Estate I’m whisked away to another time. The estate oozes polite luxury on a grand scale offering a chance to live […]
November 2025
Head To Armagh
It’s becoming clear moments after arriving at Navan Fort that stories are at the heart of Armagh’s cultural heritage. Celtic mythology is ingrained into the landscape and creatively displayed at Navan Centre. Being the ancient […]
Christmas Meet Ups With Ireland’s Blue Book
One of my favourite things about the run up to Christmas is that little extra effort we make to meet up with friends and family that we haven’t seen in a while. It’s never too […]
Viceroy Ombria Resort, Algarve
In the balmy stillness, the waxing moon hangs like a pendant on the neck of the almighty. The conditions are ideal for hunting stars under the Algarvian night sky. I lean forward and squint into […]
Family Time at Eccles Hotel
It’s rather nice to take a road trip in Ireland for a mini-staycation anytime of the year – and when your adult children have been working and studying abroad it’s a great way to gather […]