Winter Sun in Gran Canaria
With the temperature in January between 22 and 27 degrees most days, there are few places better to escape the Irish winter than the Canary Islands. So my teenage daughter, Nicole, and I set […]
Destinations
Winter Solstice at Newgrange in The Boyne Valley
We are blessed in Ireland to have so many remarkable Megalithic Sites and especially to have Newgrange which is one of the most famous in the world. The best time to see inside the chamber […]
Time Travel To Newcastle
It isn’t often that I get the chance on my travels to go back in time but that’s exactly what happened when I took my first flight for 19 months in September. My journey began […]
Halloween Spirits of Meath Festival
The Birthplace of Halloween launches its 2021 Spirits of Meath Festival! Halloween is my favourite time of year. I love to see the leaves turn multi-coloured and it’s the perfect time of year to get […]
Derry Halloween
Derry Halloween 2021 I adore Derry. I’ve visited several times over the last few years and each time is a treat. I’ve yet to visit during Halloween which is when I am told is the […]
Kildare the home of Cutlery and Kings this Travel Tuesday
County Kildare It may only be October but as I was driving down to Kildare last week the news on the radio sent out the scary headline that there’ll be a scarcity of gifts on […]
Fermanagh Lakelands Fishing and Dishing
I first discovered The Fermanagh Lakelands on a short trip to Lusty Beg Island three years ago. Then last year I uncovered more of its beauty while cruising on Lower Lough Erne last year […]
Something for Everyone in Sligo this Travel Tuesday
The breathtaking five kilometres of coastline at Enniscrone Beach make it a haven for a three generation holiday with a plethora of activities to suit every taste. With Grandad Jim and my seventeen-year-old daughter Nicole […]
Irish Coastlines on Newstalk
Newstalk Travel Exploring Irish Coastlines on Pat Kenny Show August 9th I’m taking a closer look at three coastal routes around the country that are popular this summer and worth exploring. Wild Atlantic Way Clew […]
Staycation Travel Deals on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show
There is still time to book a staycation in Ireland with availability in places yet to be explored. The usual favourites are heavily booked but you will get cancellations and if you can travel mid-week […]